The University of Hong Kong
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JS6274
Bachelor of Arts in Global Creative Industries 文學士（全球創意產業）
BA(GCIN)
Short Description
The Bachelor of Arts in Global Creative Industries programme provides an interdisciplinary approach to understanding the intricate relationship between commerce and culture. It explores the fusion of cultural, economic, social, and political forces that drive the convergence of creativity and commerce on an industry-wide scale. With a global perspective, the programme inspires students to critically analyse the evolving roles of culture in today’s society, where commerce and culture increasingly intersect. This approach provides a platform to explore the interconnected nature of contemporary global creative sectors, transcending traditional boundaries and offering a holistic view of creative industry emergence, development, and future prospects on a global, regional, national, and local scale.
The programme presents four pathways for its majors: (1) Film & Media Communications, (2) Gaming & Digital Humanities, (3) Visual Arts, Heritage & Museum Studies, and (4) Music & Performing Arts. Each student selects a major within one of these pathways, fostering expertise in their chosen field while comprehending the interconnected nature of the creative industries. Additionally, the programme prepares students for diverse roles across industries, encompassing marketing, advertising, curation, customer relations, etc., in cultural sectors such as film, design, fashion, tourism, and heritage. Through supervised internships, industry experiences, field trips, and capstone projects, the curriculum provides practical, hands-on learning opportunities. By integrating theoretical knowledge with practical applications, the programme aims to cultivate profound understanding and practical skills, empowering students for success across various fields and preparing them to navigate the dynamic landscape of the creative industries and beyond.
Remarks:
Subject to approval
Programme Website
Requirements
- Programme Entrance Requirements
- General Entrance Requirements
| Core Subjects | Minimum Level |
|---|---|
| CHINESE LANGUAGE | 3 |
| CITIZENSHIP AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT1 | Attained |
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE | 4 |
| MATHEMATICS COMPULSORY PART | 3 |
| Elective Subject(s) | Minimum Level |
|---|---|
| ANY 1 SUBJECT (EXCLUDING APPLIED LEARNING)2 | 3 |
| ANY 1 SUBJECT (EXCLUDING APPLIED LEARNING, OTHER LANGUAGE) | 3 |
| Or | |
| MATHEMATICS EXTENDED MODULE 1 OR 2 | 3 |
| ANY 1 SUBJECT (EXCLUDING APPLIED LEARNING, OTHER LANGUAGE) | 3 |
Remark:
- Level 2 in Liberal Studies achieved in previous sitting(s) will be considered in lieu of Citizenship and Social Development.
- Other Language subjects will be used as unspecified elective subjects. Please refer to hku.hk/dse for the minimum requirement.
The calculation of programme score considers category A subjects and may include Mathematics Extended Module 1 or 2 or category C subject whichever is higher. Please refer to hku.hk/dse for details.
The result(s) of Liberal Studies, Combined Science and Integrated Science achieved in previous sitting(s) will also be considered.
| Core Subjects | Minimum Level |
|---|---|
| CHINESE LANGUAGE | 3 |
| CITIZENSHIP AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT3 | Attained |
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE | 3 |
| MATHEMATICS COMPULSORY PART | 2 |
| Elective Subject(s) | Minimum Level |
|---|---|
| ANY 1 SUBJECT (EXCLUDING APPLIED LEARNING, OTHER LANGUAGE) | 3 |
| ANY 1 SUBJECT (EXCLUDING APPLIED LEARNING)4 | 3 |
| Or | |
| ANY 1 SUBJECT (EXCLUDING APPLIED LEARNING, OTHER LANGUAGE) | 3 |
| MATHEMATICS EXTENDED MODULE 1 OR 2 | 3 |
Remark:
- "Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education” is referred to as “HKDSE”.
- "Attained with Distinction" obtained prior to 2018, or "Attained with Distinction (I)" or "Attained with Distinction (II)" obtained in or after 2018, in Applied Learning subjects (other than Applied Learning Chinese) will be used as additional supporting information. In the meantime, student learning experiences in Applied Learning subjects may be considered within the context of other learning experiences in their application.
- Level 2 in Liberal Studies achieved in previous sitting will be considered in lieu of Citizenship and Social Development.
- Other Language subjects will be used as unspecified elective subjects. Please refer to hku.hk/dse for details.
- The result(s) of Combined Science and Integrated Science achieved in previous sitting(s) will also be considered.
Calculation of scores for applicants with more than 1 sitting in HKDSE Examination
In general, most of the programmes offered by HKU consider the best results achieved by candidates in different combination of sittings, except for a few programmes which only consider the latest results. Few programmes may also impose a penalty on HKDSE repeaters. Please refer to https://www.hku.hk/dse for details.
First Year Tuition Fee
HK$ 44,500
Contacts
1As 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.