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What is Humanities?an academic discipline, Humanities originated in European universities in the Renaissance. The scope of Humanities has undergone drastic changes over the ages and across countries, and it later expanded into the study of language, history, literature, fine arts and philosophy. Today when we look at Humanities in different countries and universities, we will see differences...
What are the basic admission requirement?Admission grade and other useful information for JUPAS applicants are available in the JUPAS homepage (http://www.jupas.edu.hk). Please note that admission grade varies every year and it should be taken as a reference instead of a standard. However, since the programme is bilingual, proficiency in both Chinese and English would certainly benefit students's study. Therefore...
If I am a Science / Arts student, am I suited to study Humanities?We do not have any preference for any HKCEE or HKAS/AL subject. Indeed the Humanities curriculum emphasizes interdisciplinarity and we surely welcome students from both Science and Arts streams.
Is there any interview for JUPAS applicants?Only Principal-Recommendation Scheme and Non-JUPAS applicants would be interviewed. Most of our students are admitted through JUPAS without interviews.
What is the medium of instruction of the Programme?Our programme is bilingual. Students are required to read, write, and speak in Chinese as well as English to ensure their mastery in both languages. Humanities graduates are thus capable to respond to Hong Kong's specific bilingual environment. And also, since language is the key to culture, students' cultural exposure will be broadened as a result of possessing two langua...
What do Humanities graduates do after graduation?Humanities is not a vocational course. Our programme trains student to think, write, speak, solve problems, sympathize with humanity and appreciate life. We emphasize training in analytical and critical thinking as well as other generic skills, which are essential for all careers. As a result, our graduates are widely spread in different fields as writers, teachers, busine...
Is there a focus of my study if I major in Humanities?Apart from core subjects, our students take concentration subjects. The Concentration serves as a secondary field of study that supplements the Core curriculum. While all the Core subjects are interdisciplinary, the Concentrations focus on a single discipline closely associated with Humanities. Concentration studies help students recognize the difference between disciplina...
What is the meaning of Interdisciplinarity?Interdisciplinarity is the essence of Humanities. All the Humanities Core subjects employ diverse approaches as well as academic disciplines. For example, student would come across art criticism, language, literature, history, philosophy and media studies in their study. The goal of an interdisciplinary study is not merely to assimilate facts, but to learn to interrelate a...
What is the Honours Project?The Honours Project is a yearlong, bilingual and independent study project. It may be an academic research on a topic designed by students in the Humanities Core or in their Concentrations, or a creative work. While students are free to choose their topics, at least half of the students should do their Honours Projects on interdisciplinary Humanities topics. Thus, before s... |
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HKBU Humanities Programme