Hong Kong Institute of Technology

Bsc (Hons) Computer Science

Bsc (Hons) Computer Science

Wrexham University

Bsc (Hons) Computer Science offered in collaboration with Wrexham University.

Bsc (Hons) Computer Science
Registration & QR
EDB Registration No.
253179
Qualifications Framework
QF

The qualification of this programme is recognised under the Qualifications Framework (QF).

QF Level
5
QR Registration No.
26/000629/L5
Registration Validity Period
01/09/2026 - 31/08/2029
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Programmes

Mode of Study

Full time / Night-time schedule

Medium of Instruction

English

Duration

  • Top-up: 8 months - 12 months

Programme Leader

Dr. HK Ng

Qualifications Framework

Level 5

Enquiries

Programme Commencement Date

September / February

Programme Features

The broad field of computing is an exciting, challenging and dynamic discipline. Computers form an integral part of every aspect of society and modern life. New computing technologies are introduced at an enormous rate and the computing field develops and changes continually and rapidly.

Students studying this programmes will be exposed to an education and learning experience that aims to instil knowledge and develops critical and intellectual abilities applicable to problem solving and solution specifying in technologically and socially diverse environments.

The purpose of this programme is to prepare graduates for a career in the computing field. Their educational journey begins by providing them with a solid set of subject-specific knowledge and skills, which gradually draws to a narrower focus of computing subjects over the duration of their studies.

About Wrexham University

All course/prospectus information is available online from https://wrexham.ac.uk/.

Programme Structure

Module TitlesAssessment
YEAR 1
01. Information Security and GovernanceAssignment Base
02. Database Systems
03. Programming Fundamentals
04. Fundamentals of Machine Learning
05. Computer Systems and Architecture
06. Applied Computational Methods
YEAR 2
07. Data Structures and AlgorithmsAssignment Base
08. Cloud, Distributed Architecture and Security
09. Systems Engineering and Project Management
10. Secure Software Development
11. Group Project
12. Machine Learning
YEAR 3
13. Cryptography and Defensive SystemsAssignment Base
14. Deep Learning Implementation
15. Data Analysis and Visualisation
16. Emergent Technologies
17. Project
TOTAL: 360 CREDITS

Graduation Requirements

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

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

Year 1
Tuition fee: $63,000
Eligible for HK$35,120 NMTSS* subsidy.
The tuition fee after deduction of NMTSS* subsidy: $27,880
Year 2
Tuition fee: $63,000
Eligible for HK$35,120 NMTSS* subsidy.
The tuition fee after deduction of NMTSS* subsidy: $27,880
Year 3
Tuition fee: $63,000
Eligible for HK$35,120 NMTSS* subsidy.
The tuition fee after deduction of NMTSS* subsidy: $27,880
Top Up Student

Duration of study: 1 - 1.5 years

Tuition fee: $63,000

Eligible for HK$35,120 NMTSS* subsidy.
The tuition fee after deduction of NMTSS* subsidy: $27,880
Bridging Course Tuition Fee
Applicant holding a relevant Associate Degree or Higher Diploma qualification: $0.
Applicant holding a relevant Advanced Diploma or equivalent qualification: $15,000.
Applicant holding a non-relevant Associate Degree or Higher Diploma qualification: $39,000.

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

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

Year 3 Entry

Minimum Admission Requirements
  • Recognised Associate Degree or Higher Diploma awarded by local educational institutions, or
  • Equivalent qualifications (such as Advanced Diplomas and Professional Diplomas in Computing)

Remark: The home institution will assess the equivalent qualification on case-by-case basis.

English language proficiency requirement
  • HKDSE Level 3 or above in English Language; or
  • Previous qualification taught in English; or
  • Having met WU’s English language requirement for bachelor’s degree programmes which includes IELTS (Academic) at 6.0 with no individual skill score below 5.5

***Recognition of Prior (Experiential) Learning
Applicants may enter the programme at various levels with Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning (RPEL) in accordance with the University General Regulations.

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.

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 HK35,120 in the 2026/27 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 2026/27 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 :

  1. Non-local students.
  2. Students who already possessed a degree at the Bachelor’s level or above.
  3. 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.

For details, please call 2782 2433.

For the purpose of Cap. 493B, the Non-local Course Registration Numbers for the University of West London / HKIT courses are: BA (Hons) Business Studies 252931; BSc (Hons) Cyber Security 252933; BSc (Hons) Criminology with Forensic Investigation 252930; BSc (Hons) Computer Science 253363; BSc (Hons) Public Health 253362; MSc Cyber Security 253334. It is a matter of discretion for individual employers to recognize any qualification to which this course may lead. 個別僱主可酌情決定是否承認本課程可令學員獲取的任何資格.

For the purpose of Cap. 493B, the Non-local Course Registration Numbers for Wrexham University / HKIT courses are: Bsc (Hons) Computer Science 253179; Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Accounting and Finance Management 253020; Bachelor of Arts (Hons) International Tourism and Hospitality Management 253019; Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Business and Management 252974. It is a matter of discretion for individual employers to recognize any qualification to which this course may lead. 個別僱主可酌情決定是否承認本課程可令學員獲取的任何資格.

It is a matter of discretion for individual employers to recognize any qualification to which this course may lead.
個別僱主可酌情決定是否承認本課程可令學員獲取的任何資格.

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