This programme provides a good foundation concepts in engineering education and prepares students for further studies or acquiring practical knowledge and skills to pursue a career in engineering fields by offering two streams of studies:

• Electrical Engineering
• Building Services Technology 

Professional Recognition

Graduates of Electrical Engineering Stream of this programme is recognised by The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD) of the Hong Kong S.A.R. Government as fulfilling the academic requirements for Grade A and Grade B Registered Electrical Worker (REW)^*.

Note: Graduates of Building Services Technology Stream of this programme have to complete the modules of Electromechanical Energy Conversion and Power Transmission and Distribution in order to fulfill the academic requirements for Grade A and Grade B registration^*.

^*Graduates must also possess the relevant practical experience in electrical work as stipulated by The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD).

 

Programme Objectives

The programme aims to provide students with:

• Professional ethics concepts;
• Generic knowledge of languages, mathematics and interpersonal communication skills;
• Hands-on training on engineering or creative project development on their chosen stream of studies in either:
  • Electrical Engineering stream which is related to electrical power generation, transmission and distribution; or
  • Building Services Technology stream which is related to building services installations.

 

Intended Learning Outcomes

On completion of the programme, students should be able to:

• Communicate ideas in a manner appropriate to the circumstance using English languages (oral and written) in social and academic contexts; 
• Apply mathematical methods to solve engineering problems; 
• Design and implement engineering systems related to electrical or building automation systems; 
• Apply computer interfacing techniques in industrial systems; 
• Discuss the importance of professional ethics in the field of engineering; 
• Describe the major components of electrical installation in buildings.  

The programme will be offered on a part-time basis and 3 trimesters will be allocated over each academic year. For year 1 module will have 24 contact hours and be taught in 3 hours per week (i.e. total 8 weeks). For year 2 modules, there will be 30 contact hours per module and it will be taught in 3 hours per week (i.e. total 10 weeks). For year 3 modules, except the modules Project, and Engineering and Society, there will be 36 contact hours per module and it will be taught in 3 hours per week (i.e. total 12 weeks).

The language modules will be taught by face-to-face lectures, small group discussions, and case studies. For specialism modules, arrangement of teaching and learning approaches including face-to-face lectures, class discussions, group work, practical, site visit, field work, laboratory work, directed self-study and computer aided learning will be used for relevant technical modules, such as Computer Aided Design, Electrical and Electronic Principles, and Electromechanical Energy Conversion.

Opportunities for Further Studies

High calibre students can further their studies in Engineering at local or overseas universities after successfully completing this programme. In 2013-14, around 30% of graduates gained admission to local part-time engineering degree programmes (e.g. The Hong Kong Polytechnic University). 

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Duration

• 3 years (If applicants are granted direct entry to Advanced Diploma in Engineering Year 2, the study duration is 2 years.)

Venue

• Any of the HKU SPACE Learning Centres

The following table shows the modules to be contained in the programme:

Year	Trimester	Modules
1	1	General English  ENGG2001
		Basic Mathematics I ENGG2002
		Introduction to Engineering and Technology ENGG3001
	2	Technical English I ENGG3002
		Engineering Drawing ENGG3005
		Electric Circuit Analysis  ENGG3006
	3	Basic Mathematics II# ENGG3003
		Introduction to Engineering Mechanics ENGG3004
2	4	Technical English II# ENGG4012
		Engineering Mathematics I ENGG4013
		Electrical and Electronic Principles ENGG4016
	5	Instrumentation and Measurements ENGG4014
		Interface and Embedded Systems ENGG4059
		Mechanical Systems Principles ENGG4018
	6	Engineering Mathematics II# ENGG4015
		Computer Programming ENGG4034
		Solar Energy Conversion ENGG4054
3		Electrical Engineering Stream	Building Services Technology Stream
	7	Computer Aided Design and Building Information Modelling ENGG4060
		Power Transmission and Distribution ENGG4029	Fire Protection, Plumbing and Drainage Systems ENGG4023
		Electrical Energy Systems ENGG4030	Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning (HVAC) ENGG4024
	8	Project Management ENGG4025
		Engineering and Society ENGG4026
		Electrical Services in Buildings ENGG4027
		Project ENGG4028
	9
		Electromechanical Energy Conversion ENGG4021	Intelligent Buildings ENGG4031
		Control Systems ENGG4022	Thermodynamics ENGG4055

Notes

• Programme QF Level of Advanced Diploma in Engineering Year 1 and 2 is 3.  
• Programme QF Level of Advanced Diploma in Engineering Year 3 is 4.   

Students will be awarded Advanced Diploma in Engineering by completing all the 26 modules in 1-9 trimesters.

If the students would like to exit after completing the 17 modules in the 1-6 trimesters, students will be awarded Diploma in Engineering.

If the students would like to exit after completing the 8 modules in the 1-3 trimesters, students will be awarded Certificate in Engineering.

^#Pre-requisite is required before attempting the module. 

Classes will generally be held on either weekday evenings (7:00 - 10:00pm); or Saturday afternoons (2:30 - 5:30pm), or Saturday evenings (6:30 - 9:30pm); or Sunday mornings (10:00am - 1:00pm), or Sunday afternoons (2:30 - 5:30pm).

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Application Fee

HK$150 (Non-refundable)

Course Fee

• To be paid in 3 instalments per year and are subject to annual revision without prior notice.
  
  HK$18,800 (Year 1)
  HK$27,900 (Year 2)
  HK$37,800 (Year 3)
  
  (effective date: 1 Sep 2023)

Applicants shall:

1. have gained in the HKDSE Level 2 Examination or above in 5 subjects^# (including Chinese Language, English Language and Mathematics (Core)); or
2. have gained in the HKCEE Grade E in three subjects, and Level 2 in Chinese Language and English Language^*, or equivalent; or
3. have successfully completed the Yi Jin Programme or the Yi Jin Diploma; or
4. hold a degree or sub-degree in a non-engineering discipline. Their qualifications must be obtained in an institution with English as the teaching medium. These applicants will be exempted from ENGG2001 General English, ENGG2002 Basic Mathematics I and ENGG3002 Technical English I. Those who hold Level 2 or above in Mathematics Extended Part Module 1 or Module 2 in the HKDSE, or Grade E or above in the HKCEE Additional Mathematics or equivalent will be further exempted from ENGG3003 Basic Mathematics II. (As such, applicants should provide certified true copies of full educational certificates and transcripts as well as the public examination results for consideration. For  details, please refer to the below section of  "Apply  -  Enrolment Method".)

For direct entry to Advanced Diploma in Engineering Year 2

Applicants shall fullfill Entry requirement 1, 2 or 4 and have:

i)  gained in the HKALE Grade E in Physics; or

ii) hold a post-secondary certificate or diploma in engineering disciplines awarded by a recognized institution.

Note: Applicants who are aged 21 or above with other qualifications or relevant work experience will be considered on individual merit.

^#  Applicants are allowed to use not more than two Applied Learning (ApL) subjects in the application.

The recognition of the ApL subjects is as follows:

“Attained with distinction” is deemed equivalent to Level 3 in the HKDSE Examination; and

 “Attained” is deemed equivalent to Level 2 in the HKDSE Examination.

^* With effect from 2007, HKU SPACE recognizes Grade E previously awarded for Chinese Language and English Language (Syllabus B) (Grade C in the case of English Language (Syllabus A)) at HKCEE as an acceptable alternative to Level 2 in these two subjects at HKCEE.

• The CEF Institution Code of HKU SPACE is 100

CEF Courses
Advanced Diploma in Engineering 工程學高等文憑
COURSE CODE 36F10516A	FEES Total Tuition Fee: $84,500 Total for Direct entry of Year 2: $65,700 (Yr. 1: $18,800, Yr. 2: $27,900, Yr. 3: $37,800)	ENQUIRY 3762-0842
General English and Technical English I (Modules from Advanced Diploma in Engineering)
COURSE CODE 36Z105170	FEES $4,700	ENQUIRY 3762-0842
Basic Mathematics I and Basic Mathematics II (Modules from Advanced Diploma in Engineering)
COURSE CODE 36Z105189	FEES $4,700	ENQUIRY 3762-0842
Introduction to Engineering and Technology & Introduction to Engineering Mechanics (Modules from Advanced Diploma in Engineering)
COURSE CODE 36Z105197	FEES $4,700	ENQUIRY 3762-0842
Engineering Drawing and Electric Circuit Analysis  (Modules from Advanced Diploma in Engineering)
COURSE CODE 36Z105200	FEES $4,700	ENQUIRY 3762-0842
Technical English II (Module from Advanced Diploma in Engineering)
COURSE CODE 36Z105219	FEES $3,100	ENQUIRY 3762-0842
Engineering Mathematics I (Module from Advanced Diploma in Engineering)
COURSE CODE 36Z105227	FEES $3,100	ENQUIRY 3762-0842
Instrumentation and Measurements (Module from Advanced Diploma in Engineering)
COURSE CODE 36Z105235	FEES $3,100	ENQUIRY 3762-0842
Engineering Mathematics II (Module from Advanced Diploma in Engineering)
COURSE CODE 36Z105243	FEES $3,100	ENQUIRY 3762-0842
Electrical and Electronic Principles (Module from Advanced Diploma in Engineering)
COURSE CODE 36Z105251	FEES $3,100	ENQUIRY 3762-0842
Computer System Principles (Module from Advanced Diploma in Engineering)
COURSE CODE 36Z10526A	FEES $2,800	ENQUIRY 2975-5781
Interface and Embedded Systems (Modules from Advanced Diploma in Engineering)
COURSE CODE 36Z138966	FEES $3,100	ENQUIRY 3762-0842
Mechanical Systems Principles (Module from Advanced Diploma in Engineering)
COURSE CODE 36Z105278	FEES $3,100	ENQUIRY 3762-0842
Computer Programming (Module from Advanced Diploma in Engineering)
COURSE CODE 36Z105286	FEES $3,100	ENQUIRY 3762-0842
Solar Energy Conversion (Module from Advanced Diploma in Engineering)
COURSE CODE 36Z105294	FEES $3,100	ENQUIRY 3762-0842
Project Management (Module from Advanced Diploma in Engineering)
COURSE CODE 36Z105316	FEES $4,200	ENQUIRY 3762-0842
Engineering and Society & Electrical Services in Buildings (Module from Advanced Diploma in Engineering)
COURSE CODE 36Z105324	FEES $6,300	ENQUIRY 3762-0842
Project (Module from Advanced Diploma in Engineering)
COURSE CODE 36Z105332	FEES $6,300	ENQUIRY 3762-0842
Electromechanical Energy Conversion (Module from Advanced Diploma in Engineering)
COURSE CODE 36Z105340	FEES $4,200	ENQUIRY 3762-0842
Control Systems (Module from Advanced Diploma in Engineering)
COURSE CODE 36Z105359	FEES $4,200	ENQUIRY 3762-0842
Power Transmission and Distribution (Module from Advanced Diploma in Engineering)
COURSE CODE 36Z105367	FEES $4,200	ENQUIRY 3762-0842
Electrical Energy Systems (Module from Advanced Diploma in Engineering)
COURSE CODE 36Z105375	FEES $4,200	ENQUIRY 3762-0842
Fire Protection, Plumbing and Drainage Systems (Module from Advanced Diploma in Engineering)
COURSE CODE 36Z105383	FEES $4,200	ENQUIRY 3762-0842
Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning (HVAC) (Module from Advanced Diploma in Engineering)
COURSE CODE 36Z105391	FEES $4,200	ENQUIRY 3762-0842
Intelligent Buildings (Module from Advanced Diploma in Engineering)
COURSE CODE 36Z105405	FEES $4,200	ENQUIRY 3762-0842
Thermodynamics (Module from Advanced Diploma in Engineering)
COURSE CODE 36Z105413	FEES $4,200	ENQUIRY 3762-0842
Computer Aided Design and Building Information Modelling (Modules from Advanced Diploma in Engineering)
COURSE CODE 36Z156662	FEES $4,200	ENQUIRY 3762-0842

	Continuing Education Fund This course has been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund.
	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.
	Advanced Diploma in Engineering This course is recognised under the Qualifications Framework (QF Level [4])

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Enrolment Method

Application

1. Complete the Application Forms and either submit them in person at one of the HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres or by post to Ms Judy Cheung, College of Life Sciences and Technology, HKU SPACE
2. All applications, either by post or in person, must be accompanied by:
   1. Certificated photostat copies of full educational certificates and transcripts.
   2. A non-refundable crossed cheque payable to ‘HKU SPACE’ for HK$150 in respect of the application processing fee.
   3. HKID Card photocopy.

 Applicants will be informed for the admission results after assessment.

Notes

1. Applicants who have responded to the previous admission need not re-apply.  
2. HKU SPACE reserves the right to cancel a course in case of insufficient enrolment or unforeseen difficulties arising from running the course.
3. For general and short courses, applicants may be required to pay the course fee in cash or by EPS, Visa or MasterCard if the course is to start shortly.
4. 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, cheque or PPS (for online payment only) will normally be reimbursed by a cheque, and fees paid by credit card will normally be reimbursed to the payment cardholder’s credit card account.
5. Fees and places on courses cannot be transferred 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 approved transfers.
6. Receipts will be issued for fees paid but HKU SPACE will not be responsible for any loss of receipt sent by mail.
7. For additional copies of receipts, please send a stamped, self-addressed envelope with a completed form and a crossed cheque for HK$30 per copy made payable to ‘HKU SPACE’. Such copies will only normally be issued at the end of a course.

Payment Method

Accepted applicants will receive offer letter package and should bring along with offer letter and enrolment form when paying the course fees at any HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres.

Fee payment

• Cash or EPS
• Alipay and Wechat Pay
• Cheque
  Course fees can be paid by crossed cheque made payable to "HKU SPACE". Please specify the programme title(s) for application, student's name, and student card number (if applicable).
• VISA/MasterCard