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Advanced Diploma in Communication and Culture
文化及傳播學高等文憑
CEF Reimbursable Course (selected modules only)
- Course Code
- MC015A
- Application Code
- 2265-MC015A
- QF Level
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Continuing Education Fund Reimbursable Course
(selected modules only)Some modules of this course have been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund.
- Credit
- 120
- Study mode
- Part-time
- Start Date
- 13 Jan 2025 (Mon)
- Duration
- 20 months
- Language
- English
- Course Fee
- HKD 38,000 (payable in 5 instalments; HKD 7,600 per instalment)
- Enquiries
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- Eligible to apply for overseas bachelor's degree programmes
- For HKDSE/DYJ/HKCEE graduates or students with equivalent qualifications
- Applicants who have completed relevant programmes from a recognised institution could be granted credit exemption
Programme Overview
Highlights
The programme aims to provide students with a multi-disciplinary approach to the study of communication and culture with an emphasis on media and cultural studies. More specifically, it trains the students to be critical consumers and ethical communicators through discussions that allow them to understand the power of both mediated and non-mediated communication in specific cultural contexts. The programme also addresses how existing and emerging forms of new media construct identities and shape lives by examining the relationship between communication and cultures.
QF Level
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QF Level: 4 QR Registration No.: 18/000891/L4 Validity Period: from 01 Mar 2019 to on-going |
Programme features
- The programme offers academic training for working adults with at least 2 years of work experience, and those who have Hong Kong Diploma in Secondary Education (HKDSE), Diploma Yi Jin (DYJ) or equivalent qualifications to fulfil their educational goals;
- Upon completion of the programme, students are academically prepared for entry to top-up degree programmes in communication and culture with credit exemption offered by HKU SPACE in collaboration with overseas universities;
- This is a unique programme tailor-made for students who are interested in understanding how communication and media work particularly in Asian socio-cultural contexts, and how to produce writings for professional purposes such as public relations and advertising.
Programme Details
The entire programme consists of 10 modules. To complete the programme, students are required to achieve 80% attendance of all the modules and pass all the modules of the programme, normally in 20 months spanning across five semesters. The Advanced Diploma in Communication and Culture (文化及傳播學高等文憑) will be awarded within the HKU system through HKU SPACE to those who have successfully completed the programme.
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) of the Programme
On completion of the programme, students should be able to
- apply communication theories, tools and techniques for various purposes in a variety of cultural contexts;
- identify and analyse the ways in which different media can influence representational, communicative and social practice, and the relation between media and forms of community in Asia;
- apply basic research methodologies to study about communication messages in political and cultural phenomena;
- identify and analyse various economic, social, political forces which have shaped the cultural development including the communication industry in Asia;
- evaluate primary academic writing associated with the communication discipline;
- examine and critique media arguments.
Programme Structure
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Modules |
Credits |
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1 |
Critical Thinking and Effective Communication Skills |
12 |
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2 |
Introduction to Intercultural Communication |
12 |
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3 |
English for Academic and Professional Purposes |
12 |
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4 |
Researching Culture and Media |
12 |
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5 |
Understanding Media and Communication |
12 |
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6 |
Popular Culture and Everyday Life |
12 |
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7a |
Asian Societies: An Introduction |
12 |
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7b |
Media and Society in Contemporary China |
12 |
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8 |
Media, Culture and Identity |
12 |
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9 |
Professional Communication: Advertising and Public Relations |
12 |
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10 |
Introduction to New Media |
12 |
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Total: |
120 |
This course has been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund. The mother course (Advanced Diploma in Communication and Culture) of this module is recognized under the Qualifications Framework (QF Level 4).
Notes
- Modules are 3-hour weekly lectures which include a variety of pedagogies such as discussion and class presentation in which students will be asked to form groups to discuss and/or debate an assigned topic and work on exercises and projects, allowing them to engage in peer learning, and to develop team-building and interpersonal skills. Students will be given the chance to integrate and apply the theoretical framework learnt in the corresponding module into practical works.
- Normally 7a will be offered. 7b will only be open as an option subject to sufficient number of enrolment.
- A wide variety of assessments include essays, presentations, individual/group projects, quizzes, examinations and class participation.
Relevant Programmes (for further studies)
BA Mass Communications, Advertising & Public Relations
Bacherlor of Arts (Honours) Media Production
Postgraduate Diploma in Media and Cultural Critique
| Application Code | 2265-MC015A | Apply Online Now |
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Fee & Entry Requirements
Fee
HK$150 (Non-refundable)
Course Fee- HKD 38,000 (payable in 5 instalments; HKD 7,600 per instalment)
Entry Requirements
Applicants shall:
- have gained in the HKDSE Examination Level 2 or above in 5 subjects including English Language; OR
- have gained in the HKALE Grade E in 2 subjects including Use of English; OR
- have gained in the HKALE Grade E in Use of English, and have 2 years of relevant work experience in the communication or cultural industry; OR
- have gained in the HKCEE Grade E in 4 subjects, and Level 2 in English Language, and have 2 years of relevant work experience in the communication or cultural industry; OR
- have a diploma in communication studies, cultural studies, media studies or language studies from a recognised institution, OR
- be a mature student of at least 21 years of age by the start date of the programme and have at least 2 years of work experience.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate a good command of English, in particular in writing and reading. They may be required to attend an English written test if necessary. Applicants with other qualifications will be considered on individual merit.
(Note: Students who barely meet the English Language requirement of the programme (HKDSE Examination Level 2 in English Language, HKALE Grade E in Use of English, or HKCEE Grade E in English Language) are required to take the additional practical English writing course in the first trimester of the programme.)
CEF
- The CEF Institution Code of HKU SPACE is 100
| CEF Courses | ||
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| Critical Thinking and Effective Communication Skills (Module from Advanced Diploma in Communication and Culture) | ||
| COURSE CODE 40Z106008 | FEES $3,800 | ENQUIRY 2910-7613 |
| Researching Culture and Media (Module from Advanced Diploma in Communication and Culture) | ||
| COURSE CODE 40Z106016 | FEES $3,800 | ENQUIRY 2910-7613 |
| Understanding Media and Communication (Module from Advanced Diploma in Communication and Culture) | ||
| COURSE CODE 40Z106024 | FEES $3,800 | ENQUIRY 2910-7613 |
| Media, Culture and Identity (Module from Advanced Diploma in Communication and Culture) | ||
| COURSE CODE 40Z106032 | FEES $3,800 | ENQUIRY 2910-7613 |
Continuing Education Fund
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Continuing Education Fund Reimbursable Course (selected modules only) Some modules of this course have been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund. |
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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.
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"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.
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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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