Hospitality & Lifestyle Wine, Spirits, Sake & Coffee
Programme Overview
Highlights
Programme Objectives:
- To broaden students’ global outlook and allow them to have a systematic learning of a new culture (e.g. food, art, people, architecture, folklore, festival, lifestyle) overseas within a short timeframe;
- To deepen students’ knowledge in Scotch whisky and craft beer through visits and tastings;
- To attend workshops delivered by HKU SPACE and Edinburgh Napier University and have a taste of university life;
- To learn and experience the world-famous festivals and events in Edinburgh (e.g. Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, and few other festivals) in August.
Programme Details
This study tour consists of two parts:
(A) 3 hours Pre-departure workshop at HKU SPACE: 25 July, 7-10 pm
- Ice-breaking
- Introduction to geography, weather, and basic information of Scotland and Edinburgh
- Introduction to the itinerary and preparation for the stay
- Introduction to events and festivals in Edinburgh
- Introduction to Scotch Whisky and Tastings
(B) 7 days Educational Tour in Edinburgh: 3 - 9 Aug
- Have a Taste of Scotch Whisky and Craft Beer: You will visit four famous Whisky Distilleries and one Craft Beer Brewery in Scotland, understand the whisky & craft beer production process, and appreciate the taste of different Scottish Whiskys (such as Johnnie Walker Journey of Flavour Experience, Port of Leith Distillery, Blair Athol Whisky Distillery, Dewar's Aberfeldy Distillery) and Craft Beer at Stewart Brewing!
- Have a Taste of Scottish way of dining: You will learn the British dining etiquette, enjoy afternoon tea in the Royal Yacht Britannia, enjoy the ambience in a traditional British pub to enjoy pub food with beer!
- Experience the world-famous festivals in August: You will be able to secure a ticket of the spectacular the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, and enjoy two paid shows at Edinburgh Festival Fringe! Besides, during your visit, you can also take part in other August festivals, e.g. Edinburgh International Festival, Edinburgh Art Festival, Edinburgh International Book Festival and Edinburgh International Film Festival. For festival and event lovers, they cannot miss all these incredible top class cultural events with performers from all over the world!
- Experience student life at Edinburgh Napier University!: You have a precious chance to experience being a 'university student', as you can attend classes in both Hong Kong and Edinburgh in two campuses of ENU, and stay in the most recent student accommodation!
- Experience the cultural heritage: You will visit the UNESCO World Heritage 'Old and New Towns of Edinburgh' and the Forth Bridge'!
Key Features:
1. Experience the local culture:
2. Experience the world-famous festivals and events in Edinburgh
3. Visit whisky and beer distilleries:
4. Experience student life at Edinburgh Napier University!
Application Code and Details
Price and Discount | Application Code | Application Deadline |
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Normal Price |
2335-1157NW | 22 April 2025 |
Early Bird Discount | 2335-1159NW | 31 March 2025 |
Application Code | 2335-1157NW | - |
Start Date | 25 Jul 2025 (Fri) | |
Application Code | 2335-1159NW | - |
Start Date | 25 Jul 2025 (Fri) | |
- Hong Kong for Pre-departure workshop
- Edinburgh, UK for the educational study tour
Modules & Class Details
Class Details
Tentative itinerary:
Meal arrangement:
Not all meals will be arranged by HKU SPACE and Edinburgh Napier University, so that students can have more chances to expose to the local cuisine of their own choices, and they can enjoy more flexibility to arrange their own meals at their own time, or simply have self-catering in the student accommodation. Students need to prepare their own breakfast, or have breakfasts on their own, for all days.
Accommodation arrangement:
Student accommodation will be in Orwell Terrace, Edinburgh Napier University accommodation. Students will stay in standard en-suite bedroom (single room), with self-catering facilities and living area.
Local transportation arrangement:
Students will be given a one week unlimited bus pass to travel around Edinburgh and downtown area, to and from Edinburgh airport as well during the 7 day period (3-9 Aug). For the day trip to Highland on 7 Aug, coach will be used to commute students to different attractions.
Tuition Fee Details:
Tuition fee covered: | Tuition fee doesn’t cover: |
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• 3-hour Pre-departure workshop in HK • 3 workshops (total 6 hours) in ENU • Course materials and programme handbook • Day trip in Edinburgh (as listed in the tour schedule) • Entrance tickets to places of interests, including 4 whisky distilleries and 1 craft beer brewery (as listed in the tour schedule) • Entrance tickets to two selected festivals and the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo • 6 nights in en-suite single room accommodation at Edinburgh Napier University (including bedding packs, cookery, cutlery and other kitchen amenities) • Free WiFi access at student accommodation • 6 meals including pub dinner, afternoon tea (as listed in the tour schedule) • Local transportation (transfer to and from Edinburgh airport using the 1-week bus pass at Edinburgh, and private coach in the day trip to Highland) • Full student support with full time tour director • Graduation ceremony at ENU • Group travel insurance • 24-hour emergency contact number • Full access to all university facilities (including computing suite and library facilities) |
• Round trip flight tickets • Some meals (those not listed in the tour schedule) • Individual travel insurance • Launderette • Visa application fee, if applicable • Other personal expenses |
Notes:
- Unless there are extenuating circumstances determined by the college, such as insufficient enrollment or unforeseen emergencies beyond the control of the college resulting in course cancellation, all fees paid are non-refundable.
General terms and conditions:
- All images depicting food and accommodation are intended for illustrative purposes only.
- Food and accommodation are subject to availability. The tour itinerary is subject to modification at any time, and alternative food and accommodation of equivalent will be provided as replacements without prior notification.
Fee & Entry Requirements
Fee
- • HKD33,500
• Early Bird discount (on or before 31 March) : HKD31,500
Entry Requirements
Applicants shall:
- be aged at least 18 years or above, and should not have any health problems that make them unfit for whisky and beer tasting.
- be proficient in reading and communicating in English.
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Application Form
Online Enrolment
HKU SPACE provides 24-hour online application and payment service for students to apply to selected award-bearing programmes and to enrol in most open admission courses (courses enrolled on a first come, first served basis) via the Internet. Applicants may settle the payment by using either "PPS by Internet" (not available via mobile phones), VISA or Mastercard online. Online WeChat Pay, Online AliPay and Faster Payment System (FPS) are also available for continuing enrolment in the same programme, if online service is offered.
For first time enrolment
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Complete the online application form
Applicant may click the icon on the top right-hand corner of the programme/course webpage to make online application, and then follow the instructions to fill in the online application form.
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Make Online Payment
Pay the application or programme/course fees by either using:
"PPS by Internet" - You will need a PPS account and a PPS Internet password. For information on how to open a PPS account and how to set up a PPS Internet password, please visit http://www.ppshk.com.
*Credit Card Online Payment - Course fees can be paid by VISA or Mastercard including the “HKU SPACE Mastercard”.
* HKU SPACE Mastercard cardholders who wish to enjoy 10-month interest free instalment scheme must pay their tuition fees in person at any of our HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres.
To know more about first-time online application/enrolment and payment, please refer to the user guide of Online Application / Enrolment and Payment:
For continuing enrolment in the same programme
Selected programmes offer online continuing enrolment service. Programme staff will inform students if they offer this service and offer further enrolment details.
Online Payment can be made via "PPS by Internet" (not available via mobile phones), VISA or Mastercard, Online WeChat Pay, Online AliPay and Faster Payment System (FPS)
In Person / Mail
For first time enrolment
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For first come, first served short courses, complete the Application for Enrolment Form SF26 and bring or post the completed form(s), together with the appropriate application/course fee(s) and any required supporting documents to any of the HKU SPACE enrolment centres.
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Award-bearing and professional courses may require other information. Forms are usually available at the enrolment centres or on request from programme staff. Bring or post the completed form(s), together with the appropriate application/course fee(s) and any required supporting documents to any of the HKU SPACE enrolment centres.
For continuing enrolment in the same programme
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The standard ‘Enrolment/Payment Slip’ is designed for students of award-bearing programmes or remaining programmes in a suite of programmes requiring continuing enrolment and it applies to most programmes.
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Students should complete the “Enrolment/Payment Slip” which will be made available by relevant programme staff and return the slip to any HKU SPACE enrolment centre or post it to the relevant programme staff with appropriate fee payment.
Please refer to available Payment Methods for fee payment information. If you are in doubt about the procedures, please check the individual course details, or contact our programme staff or enrolment centres.
Please note the followings for programme/course enrollment:
- To make an application online, you will need a computer with connection to the Internet and a web browser with JavaScript enabled. Google Chrome is recommended.
- Applicants should not leave the online application idle for more than 10 minutes. Otherwise, applicants must restart the application process.
- Only Early Bird Discount is supported for Online Applicants (Application). To enjoy other types of discount, please visit one of our enrolment centres.
- During the online application process, asynchronous application and payment submission may occur. Successful payment may not guarantee successful application. In case of unsuccessful submission, our programme staff will contact you shortly.
- Applicants are reminded that they should only apply for the same programme/course once through counter or online application.
- For online enrolment, a payment confirmation page would be displayed after payment has been made successfully. In addition, a confirmation email would also be sent to your email account. You are advised to keep your payment confirmation for future enquiries.
- Fees paid are not refundable except as statutorily provided or under very exceptional circumstances (e.g. course cancellation due to insufficient enrolment).
- If admission is by selection, the official receipt is not a guarantee that your application has been accepted. We will inform you of the result as soon as possible after the closing date for application. Unsuccessful applicants will be given a refund of programme/course fee if already paid.
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1. Cash, EPS, WeChat Pay Or Alipay
Course fees can be paid by cash, EPS, WeChat Pay or Alipay at any HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres.
2. Cheque Or Bank draft
Course fees can also be paid by crossed cheque or bank draft made payable to “HKU SPACE”. Please specify the programme title(s) for application and applicant’s name. You may either:
- bring the completed form(s), together with the appropriate course or application fees in the form of a cheque, and any required supporting documents to any of the HKU SPACE enrolment centres;
- or mail the above documents to any of the HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres, specifying “Course Application” on the envelope. HKU SPACE will not be responsible for any loss of personal information and payment sent by mail.
3. VISA/Mastercard
Applicants may also pay the course fee by VISA or Mastercard, including the “HKU SPACE Mastercard”, at any HKU SPACE enrolment centres. Holders of the HKU SPACE Mastercard can enjoy a 10-month interest-free instalment period for courses with a tuition fee worth a minimum of HK$2,000; however, the course applicant must also be the cardholder himself/herself. For enquiries, please contact our staff at any enrolment centres.
4. Online Payment
Online application / enrolment is offered for most open admission courses (enrolled on first come, first served basis) and selected award-bearing programmes. Application fees and course fees of these programmes/courses can be settled by using "PPS by Internet" (not available via mobile phones), VISA or Mastercard. In addition to the aforesaid online payment channels, new and continuing students of award-bearing programmes with available online service, they may also pay their course fees by Online WeChat Pay, Online Alipay or Faster Payment System (FPS). Please refer to Enrolment Methods - Online Enrolment for details.
Notes
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If the programme/course is starting within five working days, application by post is not recommended to avoid any delays. Applicants are advised to enrol in person at HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres and avoid making cheque payment under this circumstance.
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Fees paid are not refundable except under very exceptional circumstances (e.g. course cancellation due to insufficient enrolment), subject to the School’s discretion. In exceptional cases where a refund is approved, fees paid by cash, EPS, WeChat Pay, Alipay, cheque, FPS or PPS by Internet will be reimbursed by a cheque, and fees paid by credit card will be reimbursed to the credit card account used for payment.
- In addition to the published fees, there may be additional costs associated with individual programmes. Please refer to the relevant course brochures or direct any enquiries to the relevant programme team for details.
- Fees and places on courses cannot be transferrable from one applicant to another. Once accepted onto a course, the student may not change to another course without approval from HKU SPACE. A processing fee of HK$120 will be levied on each approved transfer.
- HKU SPACE will not be responsible for any loss of payment, receipt, or personal information sent by mail.
- For payment certification, please submit a completed form, a sufficiently stamped and self-addressed envelope, and a crossed cheque for HK$30 per copy made payable to “HKU SPACE” to any of our enrolment centres.
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