Chinese Studies

JS4136 中國研究

15

Projected Enrolment

This is indicative admission quota which is subject to adjustment.

4

Duration of Study

The normative study period is 4 years.

Table of Content

Information you can find on this page:

1

Programme Highlights

2

2021 Requirements

3

Score Calculation

4

2020 Admission Grades

Programme Highlights

What our students say...

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Understanding the Most Populous Country in the World

The programme offers an integrated exploration of the complexities of Chinese history, culture, languages and contemporary society, including the integrated realms of the economy, governance, and business. It prepares students to become globally-oriented China-specialist analysts, cross-cultural communicators and network builders of the twenty-first century.

OUR DESIGN

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Polishing Language and Communication Skills

The curriculum provides a range of opportunities for students to train language, communication and analytical skills and explore the diversity of Chinese studies. Students learning Chinese as a Second Language are placed in the “International Stream”, which ensures they will receive the high-level of Chinese language training necessary for international China experts. Students in the “Chinese Native-Speaker Stream” receive additional attention to strengthening English writing and communication skills in global settings.

OUR DESIGN

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Cultural Fieldtrips

Led by the faculty members , students will experience first-hand Chinese culture and society in various aspects in a one-week field study elective course in the summer of their 3rd year.

OUR DESIGN

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Read Students' Stories

What can you expect from studying the CUHK Chinese Studies programme?

Watch the following videos to explore:

1) Meet the Professors [0:53] in English
2) Immersive Learning Opportunities [1:52] in English
3) Why Study Chinese Studies? [1:47] in English
4) How are Dfferent Disciplines Useful in Understanding China? [1:47] in English

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Programme-specific Requirements (2021 Entry)

JUPAS applicants must fulfil the following minimum requirements to be considered by the programme concerned

SubjectLevel
English Note 13
Chinese3
Mathematics2
Liberal Studies2
Elective 13
Elective 2 or M1/M23

Note 1: English Language at Level 4 or above is preferred.

Note 2: Other Language subjects (Grade E or above) will be considered as an unspecified elective subject in fulfilling the minimum eligibility for application of 4 core and 2 elective subjects.

Interview Arrangement

Before
release of
HKDSE results:

Yes (on a selective basis)
(Early - mid June)

After
release of
HKDSE results:

No

For Admission Score Calculation

Score Conversion

Level 5** = 8.5
Level 5* = 7
Level 5 = 5.5
Level 4 = 4
Level 3 = 3
Level 2 = 2
Level 1 = 1

HKDSE Subject Weighting

No specific subject weighting

Weighting for all HKDSE subjects = 1

Selection Principle

Best 5

The programme calculates admission scores based on the total score of Best 5 HKDSE subjects.

Bonus points will be awarded to the 6th and 7th subjects.

More than 1 HKDSE Sitting

No Penalty will be imposed

  

Note 1: Please note that admission to the University is on a competitive basis. Apart from public examination results, applicants' other learning experiences, prior education, and interview performance (if any) will also be considered.

Note 2: For score conversion of Category C: Other Language subjects, Grade A = 5 / Grade B = 4 / Grade C = 3 / Grade D = 2 / Grade E = 1

Note 3: For 2021 entry, the best result in the same subject taken by a candidate in his/her three most recent attempts of the HKDSE examination will be used for calculation of the admission score.

Admission Grades (2020 Entry)

Programme Selection Principle in 2020 entry: Best 5

Target Percentile
CHIENGMATHLSM1/M2Best Elective2nd Best Elective3rd Best ElectiveTotal Reference Score
UQ435*5 44 23
M5*425 43  22
LQ5*444 44 22

Note 1: The Total Reference Score is the total score of the applicant calculated based on the programme selection principle (where level 5** = 7 / level 5* = 6 / level 5 = 5 / level 4 = 4 /  level 3 = 3 / level 2 = 2 / level 1 = 1 for Category A subjects. For Category C: Other Language subjects, Grade A = 5 / Grade B = 4 / Grade C = 3 / Grade D = 2 / Grade E = 1).

Note 2: In the admission process, some programmes may have additional requirements (such as specifying subject requirements, assigning heavier weighting to specific subjects, etc.) which are NOT reflected in the Total Reference Score above.

Note 3: Please note that as admission is NOT based on public examination results alone, and the overall scores of students admitted to each programme vary from year to year, the information provided is for reference only, and should not be used to predict the chance of admission to any programme in subsequent years.

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