Associate of Arts in Cultural Studies*
How are we influenced by culture? Culture is everywhere. Our cultural understanding benefits us in many ways. Through classroom learning, field trips, and study tours, this programme of study enriches learners’ understanding of concepts and theories in cultural studies, as well as cultural identities, preservation, and management. Graduates can continue their studies at bachelor’s level and will be able to find employment in the fields of arts and culture, publishing, marketing, advertising, media, journalism, and cultural management.
FACULTY
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PROG. CODEAACUS
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CAMPUSKowloon City |
QF LEVEL4
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DURATION2 years
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CREDIT POINTS63 CPS
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AWARD TYPEAssociate Degree
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Admission, entry requirements, fees and key dates
Applications can be submitted by the following methods:
- E-APP (for current year HKDSE only)
- Online Application (for applicants with other qualifications)
- By Post / In Person (Application Form)
Click here for more information on admissions procedures.
Programme Specific Entry Requirements
- No programme specific entrance requirement
Fees
Application Fee
$150, waived for this year
Tuition Fee
Associate Degree Programmes
HK$1,800 per credit x
63 Credits required for Programme Completion
= HK$113,400
Associate of Social Science in Social Work
HK$2,600 per credit x 38 social work courses credit +
HK$1,800 per credit x 21 general Education credit +
HK$2,500 per credit x 15 fieldwork placement credit
= HK$174,100
Other Fees
A Graduation Fee of $400 will be charged upon enrolment in a programme.
Financial Assistance
Students enrolled in self-financing Bachelor/Associate Degree /Higher Diploma programmes are eligible to apply for financial assistance from the following sources:
- Financial Assistance Scheme for Post-Secondary Students (FASP)
Provides means-tested financial assistance to needy full-time students pursuing locally-accredited, self-financing post-secondary education programmes at the level of associate degree, higher diploma or degree. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to needy students so that no eligible students will be denied access to post-secondary education because of lack of means.
Enquiries: 2152 9000
Website: https://www.wfsfaa.gov.hk/sfo/en/postsecondary/fasp/overview.htm
- Non-means Tested Loan Scheme for Post-Secondary Students (NLSPS)
The NLSPS is used to complement the Financial Assistance Scheme for Post-secondary Students (FASP) to provide loan(s) to eligible students to settle tuition fees of locally-accredited, self-financing full-time post-secondary education programmes at the level of associate degree, higher diploma or degree.
Enquiries: 2150 6222
Website: http://www.wfsfaa.gov.hk/sfo/eng/schemes/nls3.htm
- Continuing Education Fund (CEF)
Some of the AD programmes or course(s) in the AD programmes are included in the list of reimbursable courses for CEF purposes.
The CEF subsidizes students with learning aspirations to pursue continuing education and training courses without age limit. Eligible applicants enrolling on courses after 1 August 2022 will be reimbursed 80% of their fees on the first $10,000 and 60% on the second $15,000, subject to a maximum sum of HK$25,000 (whichever is the less), upon successful completion of a reimbursable programme/course(s).
Prior to 1 August 2022, the following condition will apply:
The CEF subsidizes students over 18 years of age with learning aspirations to pursue continuing education and training courses. Eligible applicants enrolling on courses between 1 April 2019 and 31 July 2022 will be reimbursed 80% of their fees on the first $10,000 and 60% on the second $10,000, subject to a maximum sum of HK$20,000 (whichever is the less), upon successful completion of a reimbursable programme/course(s).
Enquiries: 3142 2277
Website: https://www.wfsfaa.gov.hk/cef/en/index.htm
Semester A - 2020/2021
| Event | Start Date | End Date |
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| E-APP applications close (main round) | 15 May 2020 | |
| E-APP applications close (second round) | 30 June 2020 | |
| Orientation | 28 August 2020 | |
| Teaching period |
31 August 2020 |
28 November 2020 |
| Add/Drop date without financial penalty | 13 September 2020 | |
| Add/Drop date 50% tuition fee payable | 10 October 2020 | |
| Student revision period |
30 November 2020 |
5 December 2020 |
| Examination period |
7 December 2020 |
19 December 2020 |
Semester B - 2020/2021
| Event | State Date | End Date |
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| Teaching period |
11 January 2021 |
23 April 2021 |
| Add/Drop date without financial penalty | 24 January 2021 | |
| Add/Drop date 50% tuition fee payable | 27 February 2021 | |
| Student revision period |
26 April 2021 |
1 May 2021 |
| Examination period |
3 May 2021 |
15 May 2021 |
Summer Semester - 2020/2021
| Event | Start Date | End Date |
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| Teaching period |
7 June 2021 |
24 July 2021 |
| Student revision period |
26 July 2021 |
31 July 2021 |
| Examination period |
2 August 2021 |
7 August 2021 |
Programme structure and outcomes
Programme Intended Learning Outcomes are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of a course. Students graduating from this programme will be able to:
| PILO | Description |
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| 1. | Describe the core concepts, central ideas, and key theoretical frameworks of cultural studies; |
| 2. | Explain space, social practices, and identity from the perspective of culture; |
| 3. | Communicate effectively with people from culturally diverse backgrounds; |
| 4. | Examine and analyse cultural texts and products in relation to their cultural contexts; |
| 5. | Investigate problems by gathering information, carrying out basic research under guidance, and proposing solutions to address problems thoroughly both individually and as part of a team; |
| 6. | Discuss the possible relationship between cultural studies and major ideas in arts and humanities, science and technology, and society and organisations respectively. |
- Cultural identity
- Cultural management and policy
- Chinese heritage
- Chinese arts
- Western heritage
- Western arts
To qualify for this award, a candidate shall accrue an aggregate of at least 63 credit points by satisfactory completion of the following core courses.
| Course Code | Course Name |
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| Programme Core | |
| LAC15001 | Introduction to Cultural Studies |
| LAC15102 | Exploring Cultural Identity |
| LAC25102 | Literature across Cultures |
| DSS22701 | Cultural Management |
| DSS22702 | Cultural Policy |
| Programme Electives | |
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Select Three: LAC25211 LAC25212 LAC25213 LAC25321 LAC25322 LAC25323 |
Chinese Heritage and Society Chinese Fiction and Film Studies of Chinese Arts Western Heritage and Society Western Fiction and Film Studies of Western Arts |
| Language Skills | |
| CGE1000 (1500) | English for Academic Studies A or B |
| CGE2000 | English Professional Communication Skills |
| CGE1200 | Practical Chinese |
| General Education | |
| CGE12301 | Cultural Neighbours - China, Japan and Korea |
| CGE25411 | Understanding Society |
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An additional 2 General Education courses to be chosen as electives. At least one elective must by chosen from the Science and Technology domain, and at least one course chosen must be level A2. General elective courses must be selected from all the following domains: |
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- Publishing
- Education
- Marketing
- Advertising
- Media
- Journalism
- Public relations
- Events management
- Research
Any enquiry relating to the AACUS programme should be directed to the Programme Leader, Miss LEGER Michal Allison.
Faculty of Arts and Humanities
Telephone: (852) 2707 3113
Fax: (852) 2707 3114
Email: uowchk-fah@uow.edu.au
Address: 1/F, Le Billionnaire, 46 Sa Po Road, Kowloon City, Hong Kong
[Sung Wong Toi MTR Station Exit B3]
College Office
Telephone: (852) 2707 3111
Fax: (852) 2707 3222
E-mail: uowchk-main@uow.edu.au
Address: 1/F, Le Billionnaire, 46 Sa Po Road, Kowloon City, Hong Kong
[Sung Wong Toi MTR Station Exit B3]
