The Chinese University of Hong Kong

JS4848

Government and Public Administration 政治與行政學

GOV'T & PUBLIC ADMIN

Short Description

The Government and Public Administration (GPA) programme provides all-round training in political science. The subject is comprised of three primary specialisms that span the areas of politics, public administration and international relations. The programme offers more than forty courses that cover core areas such as political theory, comparative politics, international relations, and public administration. While a large proportion of courses focus on the Greater China region, the programme is renowned for its diversity of courses that encompasses the area of global politics. These courses cover fundamental political, economic and social issues in different parts of the world and enable students to foster an enhanced global vision and mindset for the future.

Remarks:
For details of the undergraduate curriculum, please click here.

Programme Website

http://www.gpa.cuhk.edu.hk/

Requirements

Programme Entrance Requirements
General Entrance Requirements

Core Subjects	Minimum Level
CHINESE LANGUAGE	3
ENGLISH LANGUAGE	3
LIBERAL STUDIES	3
MATHEMATICS COMPULSORY PART	2

Elective Subject(s)	Minimum Level
ANY 2 SUBJECTS^NOTE	3

NOTE: The two subjects may include:
(i)	2 New Senior Secondary elective subjects; or
(ii)	1 New Senior Secondary elective subject and Mathematics (Extended Part) Module I or Module II.

REMARK:
The programme accepts specific Applied Learning course(s) with "Attained with Distinction I/II" as an extra elective subject. Please refer to http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/adm/jupas/ApL2023 for details.

Core Subjects	Minimum Level
CHINESE LANGUAGE^Note1	3
ENGLISH LANGUAGE	3
LIBERAL STUDIES	2
MATHEMATICS COMPULSORY PART	2

Elective Subject(s)	Minimum Level
ANY 2 SUBJECTS^Note2	3

Note 1: Applicants with very special circumstances may be granted waivers of this requirement on a case-by-case basis. For details, please click here.
Note 2: The two subjects may include:
(i)	2 New Senior Secondary elective subjects^#; or
(ii)	1 New Senior Secondary elective subject and Mathematics (Extended Part) Module I or Module II.
	^#	Other Language subjects (Grade E or above) will be considered as an unspecified elective subject in fulfilling (i) above.
Note 3: "Attained with Distinction I/II" in Applied Learning subjects will be accepted by some programmes as an extra subject for awarding bonus points. For details, please click here.

Calculation of scores for applicants with more than 1 sitting in HKDSE Examination

Most programmes offered by CUHK consider the best results in the same subject taken by a candidate in more than one sitting of HKDSE. Some programmes may have specific arrangements and the admission scores of candidates seeking admission on the strength of results from more than one sitting of HKDSE may be adjusted. Details of calculation of scores in more than one sitting of HKDSE for the 2023-24 entry will be finalised and posted at the admissions website (admission.cuhk.edu.hk).

First Year Tuition Fee

HK$ 42,100

Contacts

Department of Government and Public Administration

Email: gpadept@cuhk.edu.hk

Tel: 39437530

Statistics

Application Statistics (after Modification of Programme Choices)

Year	Band A	Band B	Band C	Band D	Band E	Total
2022	313	252	257	295	273	1390
2021	89	95	201	261	230	876
2020	125	125	227	373	308	1158
2019	159	157	291	384	364	1355
2018	167	174	285	433	410	1469
2017	177	177	295	424	395	1468
2016	122	94	186	300	335	1037
2015	162	127	241	411	375	1316
2014	146	112	252	383	444	1337
2013	139	106	238	410	488	1381
2012	190	120	319	464	608	1701

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Offer Statistics (as at the Announcement of the Main Round Offer Results)

Year	Band A	Band B	Band C	Band D	Band E	Total
2022	42	0	0	0	0	42
2021	14	6	5	0	0	25
2020	37	0	0	0	0	37
2019	36	0	0	0	0	36
2018	39	0	0	0	0	39
2017	38	0	0	0	0	38
2016	38	0	0	0	0	38
2015	38	0	0	0	0	38
2014	36	0	0	0	0	36
2013	39	0	0	0	0	39
2012	42	0	0	0	0	42

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