BSc (Hons) Computer Science

Programme Structure

Duration

Year 1 Entry

Full-time: 3 years
Part-time: 4 years

Year 3 Entry

Top-up: 1-2 years

Graduation Requirements

Students are required to normally enrol and follow the modules in the programme until the completion of the award.

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The following information also includes details of government tuition fee subsidy applications:

#The tuition fee will be subject to adjustment by annual review.

*For NMTSS subsidy, please refer to "Financial Assistance and Scholarship" section.

Year 1 Standard Entry

• Have obtained a minimum of 15 points in five Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSE) subjects (Level 1 = 1 point and Level 5** = 7 points) with a minimum of Level 3 in English Language and Mathematics, and no subjects at Level 1; OR
• Have obtained an academic qualification that is deemed as equivalent to or above the requirements stated above.

English Proficiency Requirements:

• Have obtained Level 3 or above in HKDSE English Language; OR
• Have obtained IELTS (Academic) at 6.0 or above, with a minimum of 5.5 in each of the four individual components.

Year 3 Standard Entry

• Have obtained a recognised Associate Degree (AD) / Higher Diploma (HD) pitched at HKQF Level 4 from local educational institution; OR
• Have obtained an equivalent qualification.

English Proficiency Requirements:

• Have completed the sub-degree programme or an equivalent qualification with English as the medium of instruction; OR
• Have obtained IELTS (Academic) at 6.0 or above, with a minimum of 5.5 in each of the four individual components.

Application Period

Starting from 2 months before commencement of semester September, February

Application Procedure

Complete the Online Application form

Applicants will be required to submit/upload the following documents:

• Photocopy of your Hong Kong Identity Card
• Photocopy of all supporting documents for your application

Remarks:

• Successful applicants should present originals of the above documents for verification during the admission interview/registration.

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.

For details, please call 2782 2433.