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JS4850

Journalism and Communication 新聞與傳播學

JOURNALISM & COMMUN

Short Description

The School of Journalism and Communication is dedicated to educating communication experts adept at information technology and capable of generating high-quality communication content, products and services. The School is also dedicated to research into various important aspects of communication.

This programme places equal emphasis on theoretical and professional ethics. It offers three professional tracks: Journalism, Advertising and Public Relations, and Creative and New Media. Based on their particular interests, students can specialise in one or two professional tracks, or select courses from different tracks.

The School is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, including high definition (HD) television and radio studios, a Blackbox Studio, two Creative Hubs for HD video editing and numerous networked computer laboratories.

The programme offers four practicum groups to students: U-Beat, Varsity, Pinpoint, and Creative Media Laboratory. Students can choose to participate in the writing, editing and production of one of the School’s two news practicum magazines: U-Beat, which is published in Chinese, or Varsity, published in English. Students can also acquire hands-on experience conducting social and commercial campaigns by working at Pinpoint. Those who join the Creative Media Laboratory gain knowledge and skills in audio and visual media production. In addition, the programme arranges summer internship placements for all students.

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

Programme Website

Requirements

  • Programme Entrance Requirements
  • General Entrance Requirements
Core Subjects Minimum Level
CHINESE LANGUAGE 3
CITIZENSHIP AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT Attained
ENGLISH LANGUAGE 3
MATHEMATICS COMPULSORY PART 2
Elective Subject(s) Minimum Level
ANY 2 SUBJECTSNOTE 3
NOTE: The two subjects may include:
(i) 2 elective subjects; or
(ii) 1 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 https://www.cuhk.edu.hk/adm/jupas/ApL2024 for details.
Core Subjects Minimum Level
CHINESE LANGUAGENote1 3
CITIZENSHIP AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENTNote2 Attained
ENGLISH LANGUAGE 3
MATHEMATICS COMPULSORY PART 2
Elective Subject(s) Minimum Level
ANY 2 SUBJECTSNote3 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:
For Liberal Studies (LS) subject taken in 2023 or before, a Level 2 or above will be considered as “Attained” in Citizenship and Social Development. The LS level will not be considered in the calculation of admission scores.

Note 3:
The two subjects may include:
(i) 2 elective subjects; or
(ii) 1 elective subject and Mathematics (Extended Part) Module I or Module II or Other Language subjects (Grade E or above).
(iii) For Integrated Science or Combined Science subject(s) taken in 2023 or before, a Level 3 or above will be considered as an unspecified elective subject where applicable.

Note 4:
"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 2024-25 entry will be finalised and posted at the admissions website (admission.cuhk.edu.hk).

First Year Tuition Fee

HK$ 42,100

Contacts

School of Journalism and Communication

Email: com@cuhk.edu.hk

Tel: 852 3943 7680

Statistics

Application Statistics (after Modification of Programme Choices)

Year Band A Band B Band C Band D Band E Total
2023 196 205 394 576 504 1875
2022 174 187 325 556 484 1726
2021 147 160 299 515 420 1541
2020 150 196 349 602 535 1832
2019 171 175 373 586 554 1859
2018 180 182 387 625 626 2000
2017 155 177 369 613 584 1898
2016 205 203 398 610 655 2071
2015 169 181 418 661 755 2184
2014 239 252 498 809 872 2670
2013 294 225 508 873 1035 2935
2012 325 335 772 1295 1403 4130

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

Year Band A Band B Band C Band D Band E Total
2023 45 0 0 0 0 45
2022 45 0 0 0 0 45
2021 46 0 0 0 0 46
2020 41 0 0 0 0 41
2019 38 0 0 0 0 38
2018 39 0 0 0 0 39
2017 34 0 0 0 0 34
2016 51 0 0 0 0 51
2015 43 0 0 0 0 43
2014 45 0 0 0 0 45
2013 46 0 0 0 0 46
2012 52 0 0 0 0 52