- Accredited by HKCAAVQ: 3-Year Degree programmes
- The Guardian University Guide ranks UWL as No. 23** out of 121 universities in UK
- Eligible for 3-year HK$33,740 NMTSS* (government subsidy)
- Study mode: Full time / Part time
- Convenient location at Shum Shui Po campus
About the University of West London
- Number 1 London university (non-specialist) - National Student Survey 2023.
- Best modern London university (non-specialist) in the Complete University Guide 2024.
- Best university for Student Experience and Teaching Quality in the UK in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024.
- University of the Year for Social Inclusion in the Daily Mail University Guide 2024.
- 80% of our research is rated as world-leading (4*) or internationally excellent (3*) in the latest Government Research Excellence Framework (REF) assessment.
For more information about the University of West London, please visit www.uwl.ac.uk.
All Degree Programmes have earned the academic accreditation by the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualification (HKCAAVQ) as meeting the accreditation standards at QF Level 5 (at the same level of a Bachelor Degree).
Upon graduation, graduates can pursue postgraduate studies in criminology or related fields or apply for civil service jobs or jobs in disciplinary forces.
| Institution | Course Name | Registration Number |
|---|---|---|
 University of West London | BA (Hons) Business Studies | 252931 |
| University of West London | BSc (Hons) Cyber Security | 252933 |
| University of West London | BA (Hons) Criminology, Policing and Forensic Investigation | 252930 |
Some modules of this course have been included in the list of reimbursable courses under Continuing Education Fund.
Tuition fee： $59,900
Eligible for HK$33,740 NMTSS* subsidy.
The tuition fee after deduction of NMTSS* subsidy: $43,460
Tuition fee： $77,200
Eligible for HK$33,740 NMTSS* subsidy.
The tuition fee after deduction of NMTSS* subsidy: $43,460
Tuition fee： $77,200
Eligible for HK$33,740 NMTSS* subsidy.
The tuition fee after deduction of NMTSS* subsidy: $43,460
#The tuition fee will be subject to adjustment by annual review.
*For NMTSS subsidy, please refer to "Financial Assistance and Scholarship" section.
Year 1 (Level 4) Entry
Minimum Admission Requirements
- HKDSE 15 points in five subjects (Level 1 = 1 point and Level 5** = 7 points) with minimum Level 3 in both English and Mathematics, and no subjects are at Level 1; or
- Qualifications with equivalence of the above standards
- Aged 21 or above prior to the commencement of the programme, subject to the prior learning and experience requirements by University of West London
Remark:
- An Applied Learning subject (ApL) with “Attained with Distinction” or “Attained with Distinction (I)” is recognized as one level 3 subject. And "Attained with Distinction (II)" is recognized as one level 4 subject. Applicants may use not more than two Applied Learning subjects in each application.
- While the typical entry with 112 UCAS tariff points is comparable to HKDSE score of 17, students with a total HKDSE score of 15 or 16 will be considered and offered a place subject to a satisfactory interview for admission and final sign off by UWL.
- Students with Level 2 in any one of the 5 subjects, e.g. Mathematics, will be considered as special entry and offered a place subject to a satisfactory interview for admission and sign off by UWL.
Special Entry
Other applicants not meeting the above requirements or with no formal qualifications will be considered on an individual basis taking into account their professional / work / life experiences and their ability to engage with and benefit from the course.
Non-means-tested Subsidy Scheme for Self-financing Undergraduate Studies in Hong Kong (NMTSS)
Students who are eligible for the Non-means-tested Subsidy Scheme for Self-financing Undergraduate Studies in Hong Kong (NMTSS) will be provided with an annual subsidy up to HK33,740 in the 2023/24 academic year. Eligible students enrolling in the relevant programmes only need to pay the tuition fee net of subsidy. For details, please visit www.cspe.edu.hk/nmtss.
Eligibility for NMTSS:
From the 2023/24 academic year onwards, the annual subsidy for studies is applicable to all Hong Kong students who are enrolled in full-time locally accredited local and non-local self-financing undergraduate (including top-up degree) programmes offered by eligible institutions.
The following students are not eligible for the subsidy :
- Non-local students.
- Students who already possessed a degree at the Bachelor’s level or above.
- Students who are enrolling in any subsidised undergraduate or sub-degree programmes (such as University Grants Committee-funded programmes, subvented programmes of the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, and subsidised places of the designated programmes under SSSDP).
Financial Assistance Scheme for Post-secondary Students (FASP)
FASP provides means-tested financial assistance to needy full-time students pursuing locally-accredited, self-financing post-secondary education programmes at the level of associate degree, higher diploma or degree. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to needy students so that no eligible students will be denied access to post-secondary education because of lack of means.
For details of the schemes, please visit SFO website at: https://www.wfsfaa.gov.hk/sfo/en/postsecondary/fasp/overview.htm
The Non-means-tested Loan Scheme for Post-secondary Students (NLSPS)
The NLSPS is used to complement the Financial Assistance Scheme for Post-secondary Students (FASP) to provide loan(s) to eligible students to settle tuition fees of locally-accredited, self-financing full-time post-secondary education programmes at the level of associate degree, higher diploma or degree
For details of the schemes, please visit SFO website at: https://www.wfsfaa.gov.hk/sfo/en/postsecondary/nlsps/overview.htm
Self-financing post-secondary scholarship scheme (SPSS)
To promote the development of the self-financing post-secondary sector, the Self-financing Post-secondary Scholarship Scheme (SPSS) is set up under the Self-financing Post-secondary Education Fund to offer scholarships and awards to students pursuing full-time locally-accredited self-financing sub-degree or bachelor's degree (including top-up degree) programmes at non-profit-making education institutions.
For details of the schemes, please visit SPSS website at: https://www.cspe.edu.hk/en/Overview-Measures-Fund-SPSS.html
Tax Deduction for Self-Education Expenses
Students of this programme are eligible to apply for tax deductions in relation to the course fees. For details or enquiries please contact 187 8088 or visit the Government website at www.info.gov.hk/ird.