The Chinese University of Hong Kong
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
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JS4893
Data Science and Policy Studies 數據科學與政策研究
DSPS
Short Description
The BSSc in Data Science and Policy Studies (DSPS) Programme offers students:
- opportunity to tackle policy challenges using quantitative methods
- the state-of-art knowledge and skills to become specialists in providing data-driven policy solutions for the betterment of society
- opportunity to learn from seasoned scholars and practitioners in the field of predictive analytics
The DSPS Programme is suitable for students who:
- have a dual interest in both areas of data science and policy studies
- aspire to transform knowledge and technologies to impactful changes in society
Programme Highlights
- A comprehensive and balanced curriculum on data, analytics machine-learning knowledge and policy design.
- Hands-on experience with data science software and visualization tools.
- A final-year capstone project to apply data analytic skills to address real-world policy issues.
- A wide range of elective courses on data science and policy studies, social science, technology and statistics to allow students to tailor their study schedule to personal interests.
- Students can declare a minor once they fulfill the relevant programme requirements.
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 | 3 |
| 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
Enquiries:
Email: dsps@cuhk.edu.hk
Statistics
Application Statistics (after Modification of Programme Choices)
| Year | Band A | Band B | Band C | Band D | Band E | Total |
| 2023 | 33 | 41 | 84 | 181 | 189 | 528 |
| 2022 | 51 | 51 | 110 | 188 | 201 | 601 |
| 2021 | 56 | 62 | 150 | 243 | 207 | 718 |
| 2020 | 80 | 84 | 184 | 207 | 235 | 790 |
| 2019 | 113 | 85 | 149 | 180 | 168 | 695 |
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 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| 2022 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| 2021 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 |
| 2020 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
| 2019 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 |