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BA (Hons) Creative Media
創意媒體(榮譽)文學士

Awarded by
University of Plymouth, United Kingdom
Course Code
MC047A
Application Code
2345-MC047A
Credit
240
Study mode
Part-time
Start Date
22 Sep 2025 (Mon)
Duration
24 months
Language
English
Course Fee
Course Fee: HK$135,000 (payable in 4 equal instalments)
Deadline on 04 Jul 2025 (Fri)
Enquiries
2910 7613
2151 0720
ug.comm@hkuspace.hku.hk
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Highlights

BA (Hons) Creative Media launches you on a journey to make media that shapes, reflects and changes the world we live in. Our industry-facing course develops your creative voice, engages with communities on social issues and provides a practical grounding in professional media practices. Learn from experts skilled in narrative, documentary and artistic media practices – from film, photography and animation to interactive and immersive media, projection mapping and online media production.

 

The BA (Hons) Creative Media programme is an excellent choice for working adults seeking a part-time degree that will broaden your global and local perspectives in the industry.

You will:  

  • Study a range of media practices, including video, photography, sound, animation and digital media.
  • Enjoy the freedom to experiment: choose to focus on one medium, develop several or integrate across the range to find your creative voice.
  • Develop projects to suit your creative and career ambitions. Open doors to your future career by showcasing your work to the public and developing a portfolio of work. 
  • Learn from both local and international lecturers from industry, arts practice and academic research. 

Programme Details

Programme Overview

BA (Hons) Creative Media is an interdisciplinary programme which focuses on contemporary practice in video, photography, sound, animation and a range of new digital media. Students can use these skills to enhance and develop specialist skills or to foster a more integrated practice. The programme is designed for the contemporary Creative Media practitioner emphasising the value of learning by practical investigation informed by critical understanding. Creative Media embraces the changing needs of the subject and its students.

Teaching Mode

The course will be delivered by HKU SPACE and the University of Plymouth lecturers. They will employ diverse teaching modes and these include lectures, seminars, small group discussions, screenings, practical workshops, student-led research and individual tutorials.

Assessment 

Students will be assessed by a combination of individual essays, research exercises, multimedia projects, presentations and live briefs as specified in individual modules.

Award

Students who successfully complete the programme will be awarded the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Creative Media by the University of Plymouth.

 

Application Code 2345-MC047A -

Non-Local Higher and Professional Education (Regulation) Ordinance

The School is applying for exemption under the Non-local Higher and Professional Education (Regulation) Ordinance. It is a matter of discretion for individual employers to recognise any qualification to which these courses may lead.

Modules

The entire programme consists of 360 credits. Upon fulfilling the minimum entry requirements, students enrolled in the programme will be granted an exemption from 120 credits, normally equivalent to the first year of study. With this exemption, students are required to complete only 8 modules in 24 months, spanning across four semesters.

Year

Module

Credits

2

Experiment

40

Common Challenge: Social Context

20

Critical Dialogues

20

Immersive Storytelling

40

3

Common Dissertation: Critical Practices

20

Collaborative & Contextual Practices

40

Independent Practice

40

Media Futures

20
  Total credits: 240

Please click here for module descriptions. 

Note: The above programme structure is intended for use as a guideline to prospective students. The University reserves the right to modify the sequencing of units within the structure.

Career Path

Career Opportunities

The BA (Hons) Creative Media programme equips students with both practical skills and theoretical knowledge essential for the creative and media industries. It offers vast career opportunities in multimedia production, digital content creation, film, television, and streaming. Graduates gain hands-on experience with emerging technologies, preparing them to excel in immersive media and interactive storytelling while fostering adaptability, innovation, and creativity in a rapidly evolving industry.

Further Studies

Qualifications from the University of Plymouth are recognised internationally, and graduates of the BA (Hons) Creative Media are eligible to proceed onto Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip) in Media and Cultural Critique, awarded within the HKU system through HKU SPACE,  and other local and overseas master's degree programmes in the subjec area.

Fee

Application Fee

HK$150

Course Fee
  • Course Fee: HK$135,000 (payable in 4 equal instalments)

Entry Requirements

Applicants shall:

(a)  hold an Advanced Diploma or Higher Diploma/ Associate Degree in a media, communication and culture-related discipline awarded within the HKU system through  HKU SPACE, or other equivalent qualifications granted by recognised institutions;

​          and

(b)  preferably have 2 years of  relevant work experience.

If the above academic qualification is from an institution where the language of teaching and assessment is not English, applicants shall provide evidence of English proficiency such as:

(i) an overall band of 6.0 in the IELTS or above (with minimum component scores of 5.5 in all four components: listening, reading, speaking and writing); or

(ii) an overall score 76 or above in the TOEFL iBT (with minimum component scores of listening 17, reading 18, speaking 20, writing 18)

For other qualifications in non related subjects, the Programme Leader at the University of Plymouth will review on a case-by-case basis.

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Enrolment Method
Payment Method
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

  • 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.

  • 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.

Partner Details

This BA (Hons) Creative Media programme is delivered within the School of Art, Design and Architecture at Plymouth, stands as a beacon of excellence in creative education, providing exceptional programmes with strong reputation.  As per The Guardian University Guide’s subject rankings (2024), the School’s programmes are ranked 27th in Film Production and Photography, 19th in Architecture and 22nd in Graphic Design in the UK. Offering high-quality, student-centered degrees, postgraduate programmes and research opportunities, the School emphasises adaptability and relevance to today’s cultural industries.

The University of Plymouth is widely regarded as one of the best universities in the UK. According to the Complete University Guide 2024, the university is ranked 65th out of 130 universities in the UK. It is a three-time winner of the Queen’s Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education and was awarded a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) in 2023, which highlights its commitment to delivering excellent teaching and learning outcomes for its students.

Established in 1862, the University of Plymouth is renowned for its remarkable achievements in higher education, student satisfaction and career readiness. Currently, Plymouth serves a diverse student population of over 19,000 individuals from around the world, who are pursuing various undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. In terms of international collaborations, Plymouth has established 150 partnerships with institutions across 30 countries. These partnerships enable 7,500 students to pursue a Plymouth degree at partner institutions within the UK and abroad. Plymouth's community also encompasses its alumni network, comprising 181,000 graduates who aspire to attain career success on a global scale.

With a strong focus on practical skills and industry relevance, Plymouth’s programmes prepare students for real-world success. 

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