HKDSE Selection Criteria
Assessment of Applications (HKDSE)
For applicants who have fulfilled the minimum entrance requirements, admission scores will be calculated for the selection of applicants. Presented below are the subjects and weightings to be used for the calculation of an admission score, with weighting applied, for main consideration.
| JUPAS Code College / School | Weighted Admission Score for Main Consideration | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. of subjects | Subject Weighting | ||||||
| Chi | Eng | Maths | Liberal Studies | 1st Elective | 2nd Elective | ||
| (including M1/M2) | |||||||
| JS1061 Bachelor of Laws (SLW) |
Best 6 including English | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| JS1062 Bachelor of Laws and BBA Accountancy (SLW & AC) |
Best 6 including English | 1 | 1.5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Notes:
1. Unspecified elective subjects may include "other languages" at grade E or above.
2. If students take both M1 and M2, they will be counted as one subject only.
3. Applied Learning subjects are not counted as elective subjects.
Scoring Scale
Core and Category A core and Elective Subjects (including M1/M2)
| Level | 5** | 5* | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Category C Other Language Subjects
| Grade | A | B | C | D | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Example
| Subjects | HKDSE Results (Level) |
Weighted Admission Score for JS1061 (score x weighting) |
Weighted Admission Score for JS1062 (score x weighting) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese Language | 4 | 4 x 1 | 4 x 1 |
| English Language | 5* | 6 x 1 | 6 x 1.5 |
| Mathematics (Compulsory part) | 3 | 3 x 1 | 3 x 1 |
| Liberal Studies | 3 | 3 x 1 | 3 x 1 |
| Physics | 5 | 5 x 1 | 5 x 1 |
| Chinese History | 5 | 5 x 1 | 5 x 1 |
| Information and Communication Technology | 5 | 5 x 1 | 5 x 1 |
| Total weighted score | 28 | 34 | |
Notes:
1. Unspecified elective subjects may include "other languages" at grade E or above.
2. If students take both M1 and M2, they will be counted as one subject only.
3. Applied Learning subjects are not counted as elective subjects.
4. When there are more than two elective subjects, the two elective subjects with the highest weighted scores are counted.
Other Considerations
HKDSE students should achieve Level 5 or above in English Language and satisfy the University general entrance requirements. Other information such as a student’s band choice and interview performance (if any) will be taken into consideration for admission.