As the demand for professionals with expertise in environmental engineering, green finance, and Environment Social Governance (ESG) continues to rise, it has become increasingly apparent that there is a shortage of local financial professionals with expertise in ESG, as noted in the Chief Executive’s 2022 Policy Address.  Given Hong Kong’s strength as an international financial centre, it is imperative to further establish its status as a preferred ESG investment hub. Investors will likely shift their priority to companies with high ESG performance and commitment towards the carbon neutrality target. Moreover, areas like green finance and carbon emission trading are gaining importance in the financial field.

In response to the aforesaid developments, the School of Energy and Environment is proud to offer, in collaboration with the Department of Economics and Finance, a new double degree programme, the Bachelor of Engineering in Environmental Science and Engineering and Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance.

Through this double degree programme, students will receive a rigorous and comprehensive education in both environmental engineering and finance.  They will acquire the necessary skills and knowledge to address the challenges of sustainable finance, not just in Hong Kong but also in the global context.  By bridging the gap between these two fields, graduates of this programme will be well-prepared to tackle complex sustainability issues from a multidisciplinary perspective.

The programme adopts an integrated curriculum combining the essence of the two degrees.  Students will enroll in courses primarily offered by SEE and EF to complete a minimum requirement of 153 credit units in five years.

For details, please refer to the page at the following link: 
https://www.cityu.edu.hk/see/programmes/undergraduate-programmes/BEngEVEBBAFIN 

The programme is designed to meet the unique needs of Hong Kong’s environmental and business landscape, and to prepare students for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)-related careers in the region.  The programme objectives are:

1. To provide students with a solid foundation in environmental engineering, economics, and finance, and to develop their knowledge and skills in climate change, social responsibility, and sustainable development;

2. To equip students with the technical and analytical skills to assess environmental risks and opportunities, conduct ESG audits, and design and implement ESG strategies in various industries and sectors, such as energy, manufacturing, finance, and consulting;

3. To develop students’ leadership and communication skills, enabling them to engage stakeholders and communicate effectively about sustainability issues, and to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to achieve Carbon Neutrality goals;

4. To foster students’ ethical and professional values, including integrity, transparency, and accountability, and to prepare them to address the complex ethical dilemmas and conflicts that arise in ESG-related work;

5. To promote students’ global awareness and cultural competence, encouraging them to engage in international sustainable finance and environmental engineering initiatives and to work across borders and cultures to promote sustainability and social justice; and

6. To prepare students for lifelong learning and professional development, providing them with the tools and resources to stay up-to-date with the latest ESG trends, innovations, and best practices, and to pursue further education or professional certifications as needed.

Integrated Enrichment Programme comprises a wide range of co-curricular activities and training that are tailored for SEE undergraduate students. Through the Programme, students will be exposed to not only summer programme and regular student exchange, but also industry-ready internship, professional training in leadership, presentation skills, business etiquette, business communication, and so on. The series of co-curricular activities organized by SEE every year aims to equip our students to be all-round professionals who possess skillsets highly sought after by the job market.

• ITC STEM Internship Scheme
• Industry Ready Programme
• Student Exchange & Overseas Summer Programme
• Industrial Mentorship Programme
• Career Aspiration & Development: Talks and Training
• Student Chapter

For details, please visit our page at:  
https://www.cityu.edu.hk/see/student-life-and-learning/integrated-enrichment-programme

Our graduates enjoy a wide range of career opportunities, including but not limited to, in various units such as government departments, NGOs, and private companies.

• Carbon Neutrality and Management

• Consultants in Engineering and Professional Firms (e.g., Big-4)

• ESG Reporting for Compliance (Multinational Corporations and Listed Companies)

• Green Finance and ESG Investing

• In-house Sustainability Officers

• Sustainability Taskforce of Government Departments

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Vast career options upon graduation

The Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree is a recognised qualification for admission to the Postgraduate Certificate in Laws (PCLL), a prerequisite for entering the legal profession in Hong Kong. Students will procure knowledge and skills necessary to undertake managerial and executive responsibilities in a wide range of professions, including policing, crime prevention, security services, correctional services, conflict resolution, and the operation of non-governmental organizations. Many opportunities will be provided for students to develop an interest in discovery and innovation to benefit society through crime control and reduction. The skill set taught in the double degree enables students to apply for jobs in the government, disciplinary forces and private corporations.

Uniqueness of Double Degree at CityU

CityU is the only UGC funded institution that offers a double degree in Criminology and Laws in Hong Kong. We bring together our legal and criminology experts to provide you with a valuable learning experience. 

The double degree programme between the Department of Social and Behavioural Sciences in the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences and the School of Law aims to equip degree-level graduates with broad knowledge of criminology and laws; and professional competence to conduct criminological and legal research to solve problems in organizational, community, societal, national, and international contexts.

In particular with respect to the Law degree the major aims to:

1. provide a liberal education in the theory and practice of law at the level and rigour appropriate for an undergraduate degree;
2. equip students with a critical understanding of law and legal institutions so as to enable them to serve the needs of Hong Kong and the international community; and
3. facilitate the development of a range of intellectual skills, in particular the ability to think analytically and critically, to solve problems, and to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

The Department of Social and Behavioural Sciences prides itself for a long track record in offering quality teaching in academic programmes delivered by a multi-disciplinary team of faculty members. The mission of the Department is to offer quality education and professional training in the disciplines of Applied Sociology, Counseling, Criminology, Psychology, and Social Work, excel in related research areas, and promote social justice and betterment of life.

The School of Law aspires to be an internationally renowned centre for legal research and teaching in the Asia-Pacific region. The School’s mission is to provide students with an excellent education and to contribute to the advancement of knowledge. Through co-operation with other law schools and professional organisations, the School aims to foster an environment in which both students and staff can develop and use their legal knowledge, professional skills and expertise for the benefit of the entire Hong Kong community.

The minimum number of credit units required for graduation is 150 credits. In line with the University’s tuition fees policy, any extra credit units exceeding 144 completed in the first four years and any credit units taken in the fifth year of study and beyond will be charged on a self-financing basis.

Students will procure knowledge and skills necessary to undertake managerial and executive responsibilities in a wide range of professions, including policing, crime prevention, security services, correctional services, conflict resolution, and the operation of non-governmental organizations. Many opportunities will be provided for students to develop an interest in discovery and innovation to benefit society through crime control and reduction.

The Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree is a recognised qualification for admission to the Postgraduate Certificate in Laws (PCLL), a prerequisite for entering the legal profession in Hong Kong.

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There is a legal dimension in the study of public policy. Public policy involves the legal authority to claim the right and the power to implement policy decisions. It also involves considerations and limitations as constrained by existing laws and constitution.

The legal rights of citizens are also taken into consideration when making and implementing public policies.

The Public Policy Programme consists of two streams - “Public Policy and Management” and “Political Science and Governance”. Students in the Public Policy and Management Stream can follow a study plan which would enable them to register as a licensed Property manager.

For details of the programme’s curriculum structure, please visit the ‘Undergraduate Catalogue’.

The minimum number of credit units required for graduation is 150 credits. In line with the University’s tuition fees policy, any extra credit units exceeding 144 completed in the first four years and any credit units taken in the fifth year of study and beyond will be charged on a self-financing basis.

The Department of Public and International Affairs is a multidisciplinary department with a multinational faculty and a strong international orientation. With faculty members graduating from many of the world’s top universities and with a commitment to leading edge research and high quality teaching, the Department can lay a strong claim to be the leading department in its field in the region.

The School of Law aspires to be an internationally renowned centre for legal research and teaching in the Asia-Pacific region. The School’s mission is to provide students with an excellent education and to contribute to the advancement of knowledge. Through co-operation with other law schools and professional organisations, the School aims to foster an environment in which both students and staff can develop and use their legal knowledge, professional skills and expertise for the benefit of the entire Hong Kong community.

In terms of its law component the programme aims to :

a. provide a liberal education in the theory and practice of law at the level and rigour appropriate for an undergraduate degree;

b. equip students with a critical understanding of law and legal institutions so as to enable them to serve the needs of Hong Kong and the international community; and

c. facilitate the development of a range of intellectual skills, in particular the ability to think analytically and critically, to solve problems, and to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

In terms of its Public Policy component the programme aims to :

provide students with a comprehensive education in the common core theories, concepts, and knowledge bases of public policy, public management, and political science;

a. enable students to specialize in public policy, public management, or political science for gaining an understanding of the essential theories, principles, dynamics, and analytic approaches of these bodies of knowledge;

b. equip students with the theoretical, conceptual, and analytical tools to understand comprehensively public policy, public management, and political developments in Hong Kong, China, and the contemporary global world;

c. produce graduates who can meet effectively the human resources needs of a wide range of public and private sector employers in administrative, management, and policy and political analysis positions, as well as in the media and non-governmental organizations.

The programme also aims in enabling students to develop interdisciplinary approaches to issues of law and public policy.

The double degree programme aims to produce graduates who can meet effectively the human resources needs of a wide range of public and private sector employers in administrative, management, and policy and political analysis positions, as well as in the media and non-governmental organizations.

The Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree is a recognised qualification for admission to the Postgraduate Certificate in Laws (PCLL), a prerequisite for entering the legal profession in Hong Kong.

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The Bachelor of Social Sciences in Social Work (BSSSW) programme is a helping professional degree that is accredited by the Social Workers Registration Board (SWRB) to promote human and community well-being, with a commitment to upholding human dignity, social equality, and diversity. The programme aims to enable students to evaluate and align personal values with the value base of the social work profession, and acquire knowledge, skills, understanding and practice competence in the profession. Throughout the course of study, students will receive solid foundation training in social sciences and social work. Prior to integrating classroom learning into real life practice through two fieldwork placements, students will undergo rigorous theoretical and laboratory training in the classroom. With elective courses concentrated in specific target groups and different working approaches, students can develop specializations in specific areas. To enable students with a breadth of knowledge to successfully navigate the challenges of the 21st century, they will also be exposed to multiple disciplines through gateway education (GE) and college specified courses offered by the University. To cultivate students as ideal graduates who are globally-minded, critical and innovative, civically- oriented with effective communication skills, this programme encourages students to work alongside faculty members in research and action learning projects, both locally or overseas.

Uniqueness of the programme
The programme integrates a liberal arts perspective to enrich students’ understanding of the person-in-environment context of professional practice, with a critical analysis and assessment of interpersonal, bio-psycho-social, cultural, and environmental factors. By explaining the use of comparative theories to work with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities, and applying the knowledge and skills of generalist social work practice with systems of all sizes, students can become competent, reflective, and ethical social work practitioners, capable of carrying out well-prepared professional practice for diverse clients and social groups. Upon completing the BSSSW programme, students are qualified to become registered social workers.  

During their first year, students will study a broad range of Gateway Education (GE), College core and Departmental requirement courses. 

For details of the programme’s curriculum structure, please visit the ‘Undergraduate Catalogue’.

This major enables students to evaluate and align their personal values with the value base of the social work profession, and to acquire knowledge, skills, understanding and competence in reflective professional practice. Upon successful completion of this major, student should be able to:

• evaluate and align their personal values with the value base of the profession and its ethical standards and principles, and practise accordingly;
• integrate the liberal arts perspective that enriches understanding of the person-in-environment context of professional practice with critical analysis and assessment of interpersonal, bio-psycho-social, cultural and environmental factors;
• explain the use of comparative theories of working with individuals and families, groups, organisations and communities;
• use communication skills differentially and creatively across client populations, colleagues and communities;
• apply the knowledge and skills of generalist social work practice with systems of all sizes and integrate new ideas into practice;
• demonstrate the skills to practice without discrimination, with respect and knowledge of clients’ characteristics, cultural beliefs and contexts;
• apply critical thinking skills within the context of professional social work practice;
• describe the forms and mechanisms of oppression and discrimination and apply advocacy and social change strategies that advance social and economic justice;
• conduct research studies and evaluate and apply research findings to provide creative solutions to practice within the community, with an aim to engage in evidence-based practice; and
• demonstrate knowledge, understanding and competence in practice through reflection to accomplish discovery and innovation in social work practice.

Based on its learning objectives, this major has the following main components:

• College Core Courses
• Social Work Core Courses
• Social Work Elective Courses
• Concurrent Practicum

Please refer to the Undergraduate Catalogue for further details on these courses.

Upon graduation, you will have the competence to practise as a professionally qualified social worker in a variety of settings through which human services are delivered (e.g. social services agencies, schools and health care institutions); work in the field of human resources (e.g. customer service and staff training); or pursue further studies in social work or related fields (e.g. psychology and education). You will also be eligible to apply for social work positions as a Registered Social Worker (RSW) in government and non-government organisations.

Graduates are qualified to register with the Social Workers Registration Board as Registered Social Workers (RSW).  The qualification is recognised by the majority of societies throughout the world.

• Since 2015, 10 full-time undergraduate social work students are awarded HKD 25,000 each under the HSBC Social Work Scholarship Scheme every year.
• Students with outstanding academic performance can apply for non-local fieldwork placement at other countries/cities, such as United States, Canada, Australia, Singapore, etc.
• Access to a rich array of co-curricular activities, such as student exchanges, summer internships, study tours, volunteer services and other whole person development activities, and the like.
• Opportunities to work alongside teachers in research and action learning projects locally or overseas.
• Minor studies in psychology, applied sociology and criminology are offered to students within the Department.
• Minor studies in disciplines outside the Department are also offered to students.

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The Psychology major provides students with comprehensive training in psychology with an emphasis on experimental and research competencies, and prepares students for professional development in human service careers and advanced training in professional psychology and related fields.

Our program provides:

• Strong theoretical & scientific training in psychological studies to equip all graduates essential skills and knowledge to conduct research and to apply learning to daily life
• Individual research project in the final year to work with a faculty
• Lab-based training in eye-tracking system, EEG system, and Visual Reality System
• Opportunities for summer local and oversea internships to explore career interests and develop future careers
• Opportunities for oversea exchanges to enhance cross-cultural understanding
• Opportunities to work on empirical research under academic staff (e.g., voluntary research schemes)

Within this program, students can: 

• Opt for either stream of specialization in Health & Development or Mind & Brain    
• Apply for obtaining a joint degree with Columbia University for Psychology. Since the year of 2015, 14 psychology students joined the joint-degree Programme, and 10 of them have obtained the joint degree.      

After graduation, students are eligible: 

• To apply for graduate membership of professional associations in Hong Kong Psychological Society (HKPS), British Psychological Society (BPS), and American Psychological Association (APA)
• To pursue advanced training in Master’s or Doctoral level degrees in research & applied psychology, Clinical Psychology, Educational Psychology, Counselling Psychology, and Industrial & Organizational Psychology in local and oversea universities.

During their first year, students will study a broad range of Gateway Education (GE), College core and Departmental requirement courses. 

For details of the programme’s curriculum structure, please visit the ‘Undergraduate Catalogue’.

Core Courses:

• Basic Psychology 
• Basic Psychology II 
• Research Methods for Behavioural Sciences 
• Developmental Psychology 
• Personality and Individual Differences 
• Design and Analysis for Psychological Research I and II 
• Biological Psychology 
• Cognitive Psychology 
• Learning and Behaviour 
• Social Psychology 
• Final-Year Research Project

Electives:

• Psychology of Interpersonal Relations 
• Psychological Testing 
• Psychology of Childhood and Adolescence 
• Multivariate Analysis for Psychological Research 
• Cultural Psychology 
• Neuropsychology 
• Abnormal Psychology 
• Psychology of Ageing 
• Psychology of Language 
• Positive Psychology 
• Cognitive Neuroscience 
• Designing Experiments in Psychology 
• Counselling & Therapeutic Psychology 
• Introduction to Health Psychology 
• Introduction to Educational Psychology 
• Introduction to Industrial and Organizational Psychology 
• Psychology Internship

(Note: The list of elective courses offered may vary from year to year.)

For details, please click here.

Our graduates are particularly suited for people-oriented jobs, such as human resources, public relations, customer services, children and youth services, education and training, counselling and guidance, health-related services, family and community work, etc. Students are also well-prepared for jobs that require strong research skills and competence, critical analysis and communication abilities, such as scientific or applied research, research and development, project management and so on. Students who aspire to practise as professional psychologists will be able to pursue advanced education at the Master's or doctoral level in Hong Kong or overseas with training in pursuing scientific research or applied psychological training such as health, forensic, clinical, educational, counselling and occupational psychology.

Graduates who satisfy the requirements stipulated by the Hong Kong Psychological Society (HKPS) can apply for Graduate Membership of the Society (Note: Graduate Membership of the HKPS is normally regarded as an entrance requirement for advanced training in professional psychology).

• Practical learning in psychology laboratories.
• Opportunities to engage in summer internships in or outside Hong Kong.
• Individual supervision for the Final Year Project.
• Interdisciplinary learning in other social sciences, such as sociology, social work, counselling, and criminology.
• Exchange programmes with overseas universities.
• Opportunity to study at Columbia University, New York (The Joint Bachelor’s Degree Program)

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This major aims to equip degree-level graduates with broad knowledge of criminology and sociology; and with professional competence to conduct criminological and sociological research to solve problems at the organizational, community, societal, national, and international levels, with a particular interest in protecting the public and maintaining Hong Kong's status as one of the safest cities in the world. Students will acquire knowledge and skills necessary to undertake managerial and executive responsibilities in a wide range of professions, including policing, crime prevention, security services, correctional services, conflict resolution, social analysis, societal planning, marketing research, and the operation of non-governmental organisations. Ample opportunities are provided for students to develop an interest in discovery and innovation to benefit society through crime control and reduction, and societal development and improvement through the application of various sociological practices.

This is the only UGC-funded undergraduate programme in Hong Kong to provide comprehensive training in the disciplines of Criminology and Sociology.

During their first year, students will study a broad range of Gateway Education (GE), College core and Departmental requirement courses.  

For details of the programme’s curriculum structure, please visit the ‘Undergraduate Catalogue’.

Upon successful completion of this major, students should be able to:        

• describe a range of key concepts, theories and professional values in criminology and applied sociology;
• identify and criticise the underlying assumptions of and devise interventions to address social problems and criminal issues with a particular interest in different types of informal and formal strategies;
• apply qualitative and quantitative research methods and use different sociological and criminological perspectives to explain social problems and crimes;
• evaluate the applicability of sociological and criminological theories and develop innovative ideas for preventing crimes and creative ways of reducing re-offending in the local context;
• evaluate the function and operation of social institutions and law enforcement agencies in the criminal justice system;
• conduct independent research; analyse the impacts of social, technological, and environmental changes on individuals and society; present research findings clearly and systematically to the public; and provide creative suggestions and/or solutions for preventing crimes and other social problems; and
• design programmes, generate alternatives, invent ideas, and construct cost-effective means for sustaining social order and safety.

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Students in this major will be able to take a certain number of courses in both criminology and sociology and will thus have a broadened exposure to theories and skills training in both disciplines. This broad knowledge base will surely strengthen the employability of graduates. Sample areas of employment for our graduates include positions in law enforcement agencies (e.g. Hong Kong Police Force, Correctional Services Department, Customs and Excise Department, Immigration Department, and Fire Services), schools and universities, non-governmental organisations, security or risk management departments in private companies, research institutes and marketing research firms, media industries, and public relations firms.

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Wide-ranging understanding of human behaviours and social phenomenon
You have opportunities to study the thoughts, feelings and behaviours of humans and their surrounding social systems in order to understand and resolve individual, social, and community issues. It includes the study of criminology, psychology, social work and sociology.

Free choice of majors in the second year
Students will have a free choice of majors (current major options: Criminology and Sociology; Psychology; Social Work) offered by the Department after completing the first-year curriculum.

Diverse Career Opportunities
By specializing in criminology and sociology, psychology, or social work, students have the opportunity to pursue a wide range of rewarding career paths. These fields offer various job opportunities in areas such as community development, criminal justice, learning support, research, and social services.

The Department of Social and Behavioural Sciences prides itself on its long track record of offering quality education delivered by a multi-disciplinary team of faculty members.  “Social and Behavioural Sciences ” is the term used to describe the scientific studies of the thoughts, feelings and behaviours of humans and animals and their surrounded social systems in order to understanding and resolve individual, social, and community issues. It includes the study of counselling, criminology, psychology, social work and sociology.

The Department of Social and Behavioural Sciences offers the following majors:

• Criminology and Sociology
• Psychology
• Social Work

Criminology and Sociology provides students with a broad knowledge of criminology and sociological practice, and professional competence to conduct sociological research to solve problems in organisational, community, societal, national and international contexts. This major is suitable for students with a particular interest in protecting the public and maintaining Hong Kong’s status as one of the safest cities in the world.  Psychology is a scientific study of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Students are provided with comprehensive education in major fields of psychology, including biological, clinical, cognitive, developmental, educational, health, personality, and social psychology. They are also offered opportunities to design and conduct psychological research. Social Work is a helping profession that applies knowledge from various disciplines of the social sciences to develop theories and practices. We set out to strengthen and provide support for individuals, families, groups and the community, in problem solving as well as in achieving growth and development.  

「犯罪學和社會學」提供廣博的犯罪學和社會學知識和實踐，學生擁有專業能力進行社會研究以解決組織、社區、社會，以至國家和國際環境的問題。該主修亦適合有志於投身紀律部隊以保護公眾的學生，維持香港作為世界上最安全的城市之一。「心理學」是有關思維，情感和行為的科學研究。我們的課程讓學生理解心理學的主要範疇，包括生物心理學、臨床心理學、認知心理學、發展心理學、教育心理學、健康心理學、人格心理學以及社會心理學等；學生亦有機會親身設計和進行心理學的研究。「社會工作」是一門跨學科的助人專業，應用不同社會科學的知識來發展理論和實踐，以協助個人、家庭、群體以至社會面對和解決問題,推動其成長與進步。

The Department of Social and Behavioural Sciences currently offers the following JUPAS programmes:

• Department of Social and Behavioural Sciences (options: BSocSc Criminology and Sociology, BSocSc Psychology, BSocSc Social Work) (admission code: JS1110)
• BSocSc Criminology and Sociology (admission code: JS1111)
• BSocSc Psychology (admission code: JS1112)
• BSocSc Social Work (admission code: JS1113)

The first-year curriculum of JS1110, JS1111, JS1112 and JS1113 are identical.

Applicants will be considered for admission to first-year studies at the Department of Social and Behavioural Sciences (admission code: JS1110).  Students will have a free choice of majors (current major options: Criminology and Sociology; Psychology; Social Work) offered by the Department after completing the first year curriculum.

The programmes of JS1111, JS1112 and JS1113 allow students who have a special interest in Criminology and Sociology / Psychology / Social Work to directly enter the major.

Students interested in any of the three majors can include either majors (JS1111 / JS1112 / JS1113) or Department studies (JS1110), or both, in their JUPAS programme choices.

In general, the four-year curriculum allows students to gain in-depth knowledge through major studies, and diversify students’ learning through Gateway Education courses, electives and optional minors. Here in SS, we have Departmental requirements in the first year of the curriculum, which exposes students to the three major disciplines prior to major declaration, giving students the opportunity to make a more informed decision on their choice of major. As well as the three courses which make up the departmental requirements, SS also offers students the opportunity to get involved in non-credit bearing course, which help students with the adjustment to university life.

​​For details of the programme’s curriculum structure, please visit the ‘Undergraduate Catalogue’.

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Psychology 
Social Work 
Criminology and Sociology

(The University reserves the right to make changes to the major offerings.)

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This major aims to educate students so that they will become language professionals who are familiar with linguistics and language-related applications. Students will also develop an analytical, critical and creative mind and an open attitude towards people from different cultures.

There are two main subject areas: Linguistics and Language Applications.

• Core courses in Linguistics include: Fundamentals of Linguistics, Language in Society, Language and Mind, Phonetics, Phonology, Syntax and Semantics.
• Core courses in Language Applications include: Introduction to Language Technology and Computational Linguistics.

At a more advanced level, students may choose from among courses such as Computational Lexicography, Computer-Aided Translation, Computer-assisted Language Learning, Conversation Analysis, Corpus Linguistics, Experimental Phonetics, First/Second Language Acquisition, Psycholinguistics, Sociolinguistics, and Translation.

To find more details about the Programme Curriculum, please refer to the Programme Structure.

1. Participating in the internships and other co-curricular activities offered provides valuable job experience in fields that require knowledge of languages, linguistics and language applications.

2. Exchange programmes provide students with opportunities to gain experience of studying and living abroad for a semester, by paying the local tuition fees.

3. The department also offers two Joint Bachelor's Degree Programmes with National Taiwan University and Columbia University. 

• Students can get 2 degrees by studying 2 years in LT and 2 years at a partner university. For detailed information, please visit https://lt.cityu.edu.hk/Programmes/Joint-BAs/. 

4. Students may also opt for double majors within CityU and major plus minor programme or Undergraduate plus Taught Postgraudate Degree (TPg) programmes (https://lt.cityu.edu.hk/Programmes/CityU-Talents-Progs/Undergrad-plus-TPg/).

This major provides students with a solid foundation in the scientific study of human language. Students will be prepared for careers that require language expertise and language-related computing skills. In addition to opportunities in advanced studies, graduates will have employment prospects in education and research, as well as in administrative and executive positions in various public and private sectors. They will have an important role to play in language and information service sectors of Hong Kong, Greater China, and world-wide. Moreover, this major is recognized by the Education Bureau as an English language major degree for the purpose of teaching in Hong Kong.

With the growing popularity of the Web and apps as information resources and means of interaction, the field of language applications is advancing as academic institutions and industry partners work together to realise the growing potential of linguistically sophisticated applications.

Language professionals are needed not just for teaching jobs at all levels, but also for vacancies in the private sector such as editors, technical writers, translators, reporters, journalists, anchor persons, PR personnel, etc.

According to the QS (Quacquarelli Symonds) World University Rankings by Subject (2023), Linguistics at City University of Hong Kong is ranked 41st in the world.

Student/Alumni sharing is available at https://lt.cityu.edu.hk/People/alumni/

LT maintains very good ties with alumni via Facebook (CityU LT/CTL Alumni: https://www.facebook.com/groups/503342298012646), Whatsapp (CityU LT/CTL Alumni: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Fi8j52yJkTX0Ea1HgZGrGZ), and 2 Wechat groups (CityU LT_CTL Alumni, 500 members, full capacity; CityU LT_CTL Alumni 2, 186 members). 

Several dozens of alumni have already expressed their sincere wish to help with our LT Senior Mentor Programme enthusiastically. This is a great opportunity for senior students or fresh graduates to communicate with their predecessors 校友學長 about some of the possible puzzles in job hunting, workplace etiquette, work attitude and job prospects or further studies in various continents.

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Make a difference: Study Public Affairs and Management (PAM) at CityU

• How do particular public policies emerge?

• Who makes the decisions and why?

• Why are public policies so important and how do they impact on our everyday lives?

• How do politics and policymaking interact?

• What can we learn from other societies in relation to government and governance?

• What are the key ethical issues in politics and public policy?

Our PAM programme will equip you with the essential analytical, communication, and leadership skills necessary for a successful career in both the public and private sector jobs. We will provide substantial training and practical opportunities, both locally and abroad, in various learning modes to build up your professional skills, competence and confidence.

Students are required to take courses to fulfil the University's requirements, such as Gateway Education, University Language and College Requirement courses.  Students majoring in Public Policy and Politics are also required to take foundation courses in their first year of study.

The Department of Public and International Affairs is a multidisciplinary department with a multinational faculty and a strong international orientation. With faculty members graduating from many of the world’s top universities and with a commitment to leading-edge research and high-quality teaching, the Department can lay a strong claim to be the leading department in its field in the region.

The aims of the major in Public Affairs and Management (PAM) are to:

• provide students with a comprehensive education in the common core theories, concepts, and knowledge bases of public policy, public management, and political science;
• enable students to specialize in public policy, public management, or political science for gaining an understanding of the essential theories, principles, dynamics, and analytic approaches of these bodies of knowledge;
• equip students with the theoretical, conceptual, and analytical tools to comprehensively understand public policy, public management, and political developments in Hong Kong, China and the contemporary global world; and
• produce graduates who can effectively meet the human resources needs of a wide range of public and private sector employers in administrative, management, and policy and political analysis positions, as well as in the media and non-government organisations.

In the first year you will take a number of foundation courses essential to the basic understanding of public affairs and management - public management, political science, urban studies, and philosophy. These courses will give you a solid platform on which to build up your general knowledge of public affairs and management.

In the second year of study, you will specialize in one of the following streams:

• Political Affairs and Governance 

• Public Policy and Management

The Political Affairs and Governance stream will engage students in the study of wider political and governance issues, the Department can effectively broaden students’ horizons, boost their political and governance skills, and eventually improve their general employability.

The Public Policy and Management stream focuses on human resources management, financial resources management, organizational behavior in public management, management ethics, public policy ethics and housing studies.

A number of electives will also be offered to PAM students to enrich their learning in the subject discipline.

We are proud to say that our PAM graduates have been highly successful in the job market, with many of them employable in a wide variety of occupational fields, including government, social and market research, journalism, public relations, commerce, finance, project-planning and management, and social enterprises. Please review the employment statistics of PPP graduates from 2021:

Joint Bachelor’s Degree Programme between City University of Hong Kong and Columbia University for students in Public Affairs and Management (Political Affairs and Governance Stream)

Students in the Public Affairs and Management Programme (Public Affairs and Governance stream) may apply for admission to the Joint Degree Programme. Students admitted to the Joint Degree Programme will spend their first two years at City University of Hong Kong and stay at Columbia University for their third and fourth years. Upon graduation, students will receive two degrees: Bachelor of Social Sciences in Public Affairs and Management conferred by City University of Hong Kong and Bachelor of Arts in Political Science conferred by Columbia University.  

The PAM major equips graduates for successful careers in a wide range of administration, management, politics and policy positions in both the public and private sectors. PAM graduates work as administrative officers and executive officers in various government departments. Some also work as administrators and managers in public organisations such as universities, public hospitals, the Housing Authority, Hospital Authority and Airport Authority. Some teach in secondary schools and some go on to work as anchors and reporters in the news media. Many of our graduates find employment in the private sector in the fields of public transport, banking, financial services and property management.

The Department of Public and International Affairs sends a large number of PAM students to overseas universities in Europe, Australia, United States, Canada, and Asia for exchange study. The Department has achieved an impressive record in securing international exchange places with universities in Europe, North America and Australia. The Department also provides internship to PAM students to gain practical working experience in a wide range of both public and private organizations. This helps the career planning of PAM students. Apart from these, PIA summer schools are very popular among PAM students for spending a summer in a foreign setting. Various field trips and study tours to different places are organized by faculty in different courses to broaden the horizons of PAM students to enable them to compare and evaluate the practices of public policy and the operation of government in different countries.

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Department of Public and International Affairs 
College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences 
Undergraduate Catalogue 
CityU Scholarships for Hong Kong Talents 
CityU Talents Programme

The Department offers a range of innovative degree programmes designed to train versatile professional communicators for the age of media convergence and information integration. Graduates are well positioned for diverse careers in the media industry and communication sectors in businesses and government organizations.

Applicants of this programme (admission code: 1106) will be considered for admission to first-year studies at the Department of Media and Communication. Students will enter a major (current major options: Media and Communication; Digital Television and Broadcasting) after one year of study. The top 40% of students^# will have a free choice of majors offered by the Department. The other 60% of students will be allocated a major within the Department, subject to the availability of places and the selection criteria set by individual majors.

^# based on CGPA with no failed grades and completion of at least 30 credit units including College/Department required courses

Applicants eligible for advanced standing entry may submit an application to the following programmes:

BA Media and Communication (admission code: 1341A)
BA Digital Television and Broadcasting (admission code: 1356A)

Housed in the landmark Run Run Shaw Creative Media Centre, the Department of Media and Communication offers innovative academic programmes that focus on media convergence. Unlike traditional curricula that segregate different modes of mass communication, we aim to train professional communicators capable of working in an environment of media convergence and information integration – an environment that spans journalism, broadcasting and TV, advertising, public relations and new media. To that end, we integrate new technologies, media skills, communication theories and creativity in our education.

The Department’s teaching and research activities are supported by a state-of-the-art integrated and inter-compatible digital multimedia platform. Our facilities include digital TV filming/editing studios, 3D virtual TV/audio recording/advertising filming/design studios, new media and eye-tracking laboratories.

During their undergraduate studies, our students have many opportunities to travel abroad on study trips, participate in student exchanges and engage in overseas internships. Our graduates are rapidly employed after graduation and enter a wide range of professions and careers, such as media industries, telecommunications, advertising/public relations, and business and education.

The Department currently offers the following two majors:

BA Digital Television and Broadcasting

BA  Media and Communication

For details, please refer to https://www.cityu.edu.hk/class/ug/bachelor_degree_prog.aspx

Undergraduate Catalogue 
Department of Media and Communication 
College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences 
CityU Scholarships for Hong Kong Talents 
CityU Talents Programme