The Education University of Hong Kong

The Education University of Hong Kong
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JS8001
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Creative and Digital Arts and Bachelor of Education (Honours) (Music) 創意藝術與數碼藝術榮譽文學士及音樂教育榮譽學士
BA(CDA)&BEd(MU)
Short DescriptionUpdated
The BA(CDA)&BEd(MU) cross-sectoral co-terminal double degree incorporates knowledge and proficiency in its disciplines from both Western and non-Western cultures, including Chinese Music, and articulates the interconnectedness with the social, historical, cultural, technological, and aesthetic contexts, covering digital arts practices and STEAM education in music, and critically applying, evaluating, and critiquing a broad range of styles, genres, and traditions within local, regional and global contexts. The programme will equip students with knowledge in arts administration and management, providing them with opportunities to gain hands-on experience through internships, in addition to the solid training to nurture professional school teachers. Graduates of the programme will have attained academic excellence and professional competence, and will possess a solid command of subject knowledge and skills in their chosen disciplines together with a firm and thorough grasp of the interrelationship between theory and practice.
- Theory and Practice Integration
Integration of subject knowledge, professional knowledge and practical abilities in Education Major, Music Studies, Creative and Digital Arts Studies, Cultural Studies and Arts Management - Empirical Learning
Teaching practicums, internship experiences and study tours - Greater Bay Area (GBA) Elements
Incorporation of the recent developments in cultural and creative sectors of the GBA - Diverse Career Opportunities
Pursue career in Music teaching in primary/secondary school, or engage in digital arts and creative industries - Qualification Recognition
Graduates will obtain dual degrees and be eligible for applying as registered teachers in Hong Kong
Remarks:
EdUHK Self-Nomination Admissions Scheme
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Programme Website
Requirements
- Programme Entrance Requirements
- General Entrance Requirements
*Applicants who obtain Level 4 or above in HKDSE Music will be exempted from the audition.
Subject weightings may be adopted in the admission score calculation for particular programmes. Please click here for more information.
Core Subjects | Minimum Level |
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CHINESE LANGUAGE | 3 |
CITIZENSHIP AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT | Attained |
ENGLISH LANGUAGE | 3 |
MATHEMATICS COMPULSORY PART | 2 |
Elective Subject(s) | Minimum Level |
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ANY 2 SUBJECTSNote | 2 |
Note: Not more than one Applied Learning subjects, excluding Applied Learning Chinese
Remarks:
(1) Applied Learning (ApL) subject (Category B) graded “Attained with Distinction / Attained with Distinction (I)/(II)” is accepted as one of the elective subjects, excluding Applied Learning Chinese. For Bachelor’s degree, not more than one ApL subject will be counted as having met the requirement of an elective subject.
(2) The Mathematics Extended Part (M1/M2) is counted as an elective subject for the purpose of meeting the University’s GERs, but cannot be used as a substitute for the Mathematics Compulsory Part. If applicants have taken both M1 and M2, only the module with the best result will be taken into consideration.
(3) Other Language subjects (Category C) will be accepted as unspecified elective subjects. The minimum requirements are listed here.
(4) For non-Chinese speaking (NCS) applicants who have met the specified circumstances as announced by the Education Bureau (EDB), the University accepts the Alternative Chinese Language (ACL) qualifications, such as GCE (A-level / AS-level) (Grade E), GCE (O-Level) (Grade C), GCSE (Grade C / Grade 4), IGCSE (Grade C / Grade 4) and HKDSE ApL(C) (Attained), as equivalent to Level 3 in DSE Chinese Language for meeting the minimum Chinese Language requirements and for calculation of the related admission scores, except for programmes which require students to have possessed a good command of Chinese.
(5) The admission scores will be the sum total of the level/grade values of the best five HKDSE subjects, regardless of whether they are core or elective subjects and excluding the Citizenship and Social Development subject. Subject weightings may be adopted in the score calculation for particular programmes. Please click here for more details.
(6) For Bachelor's degree programmes, the past result(s) of HKDSE Liberal Studies (Level 2 or above) attained in 2023 or before will be recognised for meeting the Citizenship and Social Development subject requirement in the GERs and will be included in the admission score calculation as long as the result is among the best five HKDSE subjects.
Calculation of scores for applicants with more than 1 sitting in HKDSE Examination
"Combined sittings" is accepted for meeting the GERs and for the calculation of admissions scores. If an applicant has taken the HKDSE examination in a subject more than once, the best result for that subject will be counted. There is no score deduction for repeated subjects.
First Year Tuition Fee
HK$ 44,500
Contacts
(1) As the 2025/26 academic year is the beginning of the 2025/26 - 2027/28 triennium for which the allocation of UGC-funded places is still subject to the Government's approval, the number of intake places shown above is indicative only and subject to changes or confirmation.