Curriculum structure - Advanced Standing II
2012/13 & 2013/14
(Applicable to Advanced Standing II students admitted to CLASS in 2012/13 & 2013/14)
The new four-year curriculum allows students to gain in-depth knowledge through major studies, and diversify their learning with Gateway Education (GE) courses, electives, and optional minors. The curriculum structure is as follows:
| Component | Advanced Standing II entrants | |
|---|---|---|
| GE | English | 3 credits |
| Chinese Civilisation - History and Philosophy | Non-compulsory requirement | |
|
Distributional Area Requirements Minimum 3 credit units from each area
|
9 credits | |
| Major + College requirement (see notes) | ≤ 72 credits | |
| Minor (optional) | 15-18 credits | |
| Free electives | Remainder to fulfill the credit requirement for graduation, if necessary | |
| Minimum credit units for graduation | 60 credits, depending on major | |
| Maximum credit units for graduation | 84 credits | |
Notes
- Students may be required to take additional language courses depending on the entry qualification in English/Chinese.
- Major and college requirements should not exceed 72 credits. However, with the Senate’s approval, the college and school may set a higher limit to meet professional accreditation requirements.
- College requirements are fully exempted for Advanced Standing II students.
- Students admitted with Advanced Standing II will not be entitled to additional credit transfer on the basis of their entry qualifications. Instead, students may apply for course exemption based on prior study. Credit units are not earned for an exempted course.
2014/15 onwards
(Applicable to Advanced Standing II students admitted to CLASS from 2014/15 onwards)
The new four-year curriculum allows students to gain in-depth knowledge through major studies, and diversify their learning with Gateway Education (GE) courses, electives, and optional minors. The curriculum structure is as follows:
| Component | Advanced Standing II entrants | |
|---|---|---|
| GE | English | 3 credits |
| Chinese Civilisation - History and Philosophy | Non-compulsory requirement | |
|
Distributional area requirements Select one course in any area
|
3 credits | |
| College-specified courses | 6 credits | |
| Major + College requirement (see notes) | ≤ 72 credits | |
| Minor (optional) | 15-18 credits | |
| Free electives | Remainder to fulfill the credit requirement for graduation, if necessary | |
| Minimum credit units for graduation | 60 credits, depending on major | |
| Maximum credit units for graduation | 84 credits | |
Notes
- Students may be required to take additional language courses depending on the entry qualification in English/Chinese.
- Major and college requirements should not exceed 72 credits. However, with the Senate’s approval, the college and school may set a higher limit to meet professional accreditation requirements.
- College requirements are fully exempted for Advanced Standing II students.
- Students admitted with Advanced Standing II will not be entitled to additional credit transfer on the basis of their entry qualifications. Instead, students may apply for course exemption based on prior study. Credit units are not earned for an exempted course.
