Surveying nurtures professionals to become the gatekeepers of built facilities. Surveyors are always regarded by the general public as building economists, contract advisors, doctors and managers. The duties of quantity surveyors are to ensure a construction project is within budget and free of unnecessary contractual risks. As for the building surveyors, they uphold the standards of the building regulations by inspecting and approving the building design, examine the safety performance of existing buildings, etc. Surveyors’ legal, economic and technical knowledge in construction make them very sought after for managing a project.

Themes of Study

• Construction law and dispute resolution
• Construction economics
• Project management
• Construction technology
• Building regulations and control
• Building inspection

Entrance Requirements for Direct/Non-JUPAS Applicants

For senior-year (Advanced Standing II) admission, applicants are normally expected to have completed an Associate Degree/Higher Diploma in Surveying and a CGPA ≥ 3.0 in the scale with 4.3 maximum or equivalent.

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

We aim to provide students with the necessary skills and knowledge to i) participate in real estate and infrastructure developments, ii) analyse building development proposals, iii) appraise contemporary building science and engineering techniques, iv) advise on appropriate means of procurement, v) pursue financial control of construction projects and vi) apply a multi-disciplinary approach to the management of construction processes.

The construction industry has been one of the major drivers of the economies of Hong Kong and mainland China. This trend is expected to continue in view of recent major infrastructure developments in Hong Kong. Surveyors will find career opportunities in many areas including real-estate development, construction, building economics, law, contracts, design, maintenance, project and facilities management and finance. Graduates of this major are expected to be in high demand.

• Technology: Construction Methods, Building Design and Appraisal, Building Science and Engineering, Materials and Products, Energy Utilisation, Fire Safety, Building Services, Building Structures and Maintenance Technology.
• Communications: Information Systems, Professional Practice and Language.
• Economics: Tendering Strategies, Life Cycle Costing, Budgets, Development Appraisal, Measurement and Valuation of Construction Work.
• Law: Hong Kong Legal System, Law of Contract, Tort and Property, Construction Contracts, Building and Planning Control.
• Management: Principles of Management, Supervision, Organisation, Planning, Decision-Making, Property and Project Management and Computer Applications.

The College of Engineering and the Department offer work placement opportunities through internship schemes that provide students with full-time job attachments to firms not only in Hong Kong, but also in the PRC and overseas. Through such placements, students will:

• gain solid experience in a real-life work environment;
• develop problem-solving abilities and interpersonal skills;
• learn the right attitudes towards work and professionalism; and
• broaden their experience and enhance their employability.

For details, please visit the College’s Co-operative Education website.  
Furthermore, to help students to broaden their educational horizons, gain language experience and enhance their awareness of different cultures, the Department, College and University offer a number of credit-bearing exchange programmes with various partner institutions around the world including universities in Australia, Canada, Europe, the US and the Asia-Pacific region.

For details, please visit the University’s outbound exchange programme website.

1. This Major is accredited by:

• The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) in the form of partnership
• The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors (HKIS)

2. Graduates who are going to apply for entry to the APC scheme of Building Surveying Division (BSD) and Quantity Surveying Division (QSD) of The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors (HKIS) have to complete the following courses:

The HKIS QSD:

• CA2126 Measurement of Building Works
• CA3214 Construction Economics
• CA4229 Land Use Planning & Applied Valuation
• CA4320 Cost Management of Building and Engineering Works

The HKIS BSD:

• CA4229 Land Use Planning & Applied Valuation (for 2017 intake onward)
• CA4623 Maintenance Technology and Management

• 100% of our graduates find jobs in related professional fields within three months of graduation.
• This major participants in an Industrial Attachment Scheme that offers students the opportunity to gain practical industrial experience.
• Under the Industrial Mentoring Scheme (Surveying), students have the opportunity to obtain advice from industrial mentors during their final two years of study.

Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering
College of Engineering
Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors
Undergraduate Catalogue

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.  
 

Entrance Requirements for Direct/Non-JUPAS Applicants

To be considered for admission, you must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements.

An admission interview is required for applicants to the Social Work major. Interview priority will be given to applicants who have exhibited promising performance in public examinations and/or extra-curricular activities.  Strong evidence of your personal qualities, community participation and sustained involvement in extra-curricular and co-curricular activities are desirable to support your application.

Our programme looks for students who have leadership, social awareness, maturity and with volunteer service experiences. The prerequisites required for admission to Social Work major are two: all applicants have to (1) produce a personal statement; (2) attend an interview hold by the Department.

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

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

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). This 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.

Department of Social and Behavioural Sciences 
Undergraduate Catalogue 
CityU Scholarships for Hong Kong Talents 
Social Workers Registration Board of Hong Kong

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.

Department of Social and Behavioural Sciences  
Undergraduate Catalogue  
CityU Scholarships for Hong Kong Talents  
CityU Talents Programme  
Social Workers Registration Board of Hong Kong

Applicants to this programme (admission code: 1041) will be considered for admission to first-year studies at the School of Creative Media. Students will have a free choice of majors (current major options: Creative Media (BA); Creative Media (BSc); New Media (BAS)) offered by the School after one year of study.

Applicants seeking advanced standing entry can submit an application for the following programmes:

BA Creative Media (admission code: 1456A) 
BSc Creative Media (admission code: 1468A) 
BAS New Media (admission code: 1471A)

Alumni sharing & Students’ showcases are available at https://www.scm.cityu.edu.hk/alumni-stories.

Our "Alumni Spotlight":

• Chris Cheung at https://www.scm.cityu.edu.hk/alumni_story/Chris
• Eric Siu at https://www.cityu.edu.hk/aro/alumnistories/08.htm 

​Some works by SCM graduates can be found on CityU's YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL955C034F2D28DB49 

Students also have the opportunity to study in international joint degree programmes. The Joint Degree in Creative Media and Digital Media, in collaboration with the BA Digital Media programme at the Leuphana University of Lüneburg, Germany, is available for students in the BACM and BAS majors. Students study for four semesters at CityU and four semesters at the host university. They complete 50% of the graduation requirements of both programmes, and get two degrees – one from CityU in Hong Kong and another from the Leuphana University in Germany. Please visit https://www.scm.cityu.edu.hk/programmes/joint-degree-programme for details.

Semester-long exchange study opportunities are offered worldwide. European venues include UK, Finland, Hungary, Norway, Czech Republic and Switzerland. Asian venues include Mainland China, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan. Students are also encouraged to join month-long overseas summer study programmes of various themes, such as animation, creative computing and enhancement on English proficiency.

The internship programme complements the SCM curricula by coordinating with companies and organizations in providing on-the-job training to students. A broad variety of local and overseas internship opportunities are available to prepare students for the exciting challenges of the fast-growing creative industries.

Undergraduate Catalogue
School of Creative Media
CityU Scholarships for Hong Kong Talents

Data Science focuses on solving problems and advancing societies using vast amounts of data. Students of 1071 will have a free choice of majors (BSc Data Science or BSc Data and Systems Engineering) after one year of study.

Applicants to this programme (admission code: 1071) will be considered for admission to first-year studies at the School of Data Science. Students will have a free choice of majors (current major options: BSc Data Science, BSc Data and Systems Engineering) offered by the School after one year of study.

First-Year Curriculum

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

The School of Data Science (SDSC), the first independent school in the region to focus on data science and its applications, aims to nurture future data science talent, which is urgently needed in numerous industries and by society at large. Boasting world-class faculty and an outstanding infrastructure and vision, the School aspires to become a trailblazer in data science in Hong Kong and beyond.  

The SDSC offers interdisciplinary curricula for undergraduate students. These curricula not only provide a solid foundation in data science and a state-of-the-art spectra of data science subjects, but also offer students the chance to undertake projects and courses connected with promising application areas in data science, such as systems analytics, social media analysis, the Internet of Things (IoT), Smart City, Artificial Intelligence and statistical learning approaches. Fostering intellectual curiosity and autonomy, the SDSC provides students with ample opportunities to participate in open-ended projects and realise their dream data science products. Through its extensive industrial partnerships and networks, the SDSC will prepare a new breed of data science professionals to excel in inter-disciplinary and cross-functional collaboration.

A qualified data scientist or data engineer is trained in a range of computing, mathematics, statistics, and business-oriented topics, gaining a core collection of interdisciplinary skills. The BSc Data Science (BScDS) programme and BSc Data and Systems Engineering (BScDSE) programme will prepare students to become a data science professional with solid theoretical knowledge and rich practical experience. The programmes will offer you a solid foundation in the following areas.

Mathematics and computer programming in data scienceStatistical learning, machine learning and deep learningArtificial intelligenceSystem modelling, simulation and optimization

Three flexible modules of advanced knowledge (BSc Data Science)

• Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Social Media Analytics
• Statistical Learning

Four flexible categories of advanced knowledge (BSc Data and Systems Engineering)

• FinTech
• Industrial AI
• Smart City
• Internet of Things (IoT)

City University of Hong Kong offers two unique undergraduate programmes, BSc Data Science and BSc Data and Systems Engineering, which are designed to cultivate data science professionals capable of applying and creating the data science knowledge required to support social and economic development in Hong Kong and beyond. Data science, as a rapidly growing field, focuses on solving problems and furthering social progress using vast amounts of data collected in various industries, commerce and applied sciences. A data science professional is trained to use and extract insights from these data,  apply to and solve real-world problems in the data realm responsibly.

BSc Data Science cultivates data scientists and data science professionals with rigorous theoretical and methodological knowledge of data science along with in-depth analysis and evaluation for applied problems.

BSc Data and Systems Engineering cultivates data scientists and advanced data engineers with a solid understanding of the tools and techniques, with a focus on managing data and applying data science techniques to solve social and economic problems.

數據科學發展迅速，着重於利用大量從各行業、商業、應用領域收集的數據去解決相關問題及作出改善。學生在第一學年須修讀數學、電腦、數據科學入門等基礎科學科目。在完成第一學年後，自由選讀「理學士(數據科學)」或「理學士(數據與系統工程)」其中一個主修課程和相關科目。

「理學士(數據科學)」及「理學士(數據與系統工程)」分別針對數據科學的應用和研究範疇。

理學士(數據科學)：旨在培育擁有紥實的數據科學理論及知識基礎的未來數據科學家，並探索新的數據科學研究方法。

理學士(數據與系統工程)：旨在培育擁有紥實的數據科學工具知識及技巧的未來數據科學家。課程着重於數據科學於社會及經濟上的實際應用。

Please refer to the BSc DS and BSc DSE programme information for details.

Scholarships are available, please refer to the details at https://www.cityu.edu.hk/scholarship/.

The School provides student exchange and internship opportunities to our students to gain international perspectives, global engagement and industry experience.

Students may choose between the overseas student exchange opportunities at world-leading institutions provided by the School or the University. Paying the tuition at CityU, students will spend a study semester abroad and may transfer the academic credits earned at the host institution to fulfil the graduation requirement.

The School also partners with premier corporates in a wide range of sectors to offer internship opportunities relevant to our majors. With these placements, students are expected to gain practical knowledge and hands-on experience in real-world applications.

School of Data Science
Undergraduate Catalogue
Flexible Admission Arrangement 
CityU Scholarships for Hong Kong Talents
CityU Talents Programme

The School of Energy and Environment (SEE) performs cutting-edge research and provides professional education in energy- and environment-related issues. The School is designed to tackle interactive relationship between energy and environment through the development of new scientific understanding and new technologies as well as the training of new professionals with broad knowledge in the areas of energy and environment.

We have a highly internationalised and experienced faculty from various countries specialising in atmospheric and climate science, biological science, chemistry, chemical engineering, energy economics, environmental engineering, environmental policy, mechanical engineering and materials science.  SEE endeavours to produce a new breed of engineers and professionals capable of solving energy and environmental problems.

We currently offer the following majors:

• Bachelor of Engineering in Energy Science and Engineering
• Bachelor of Engineering in Environmental Science and Engineering

Students start with a common year of foundation study. The content of our programmes covers a wide spectrum of areas, allowing students to explore knowledge in a number of environments. At the beginning of their studies, they develop a broad scientific foundation by studying courses in basic science, covering mathematics, computer science, physics, chemistry and biology before they are guided through an in-depth exploration of environment and energy issues. Students declare their majors after completing the foundation courses in the first year.

Mission of the School

• Advancing research and development, fostering knowledge transfer in targeted themes of benefit to societal needs in energy, environment, and sustainability;

• Preparing leaders and practitioners to address environmental and energy needs in a rapidly decarbonizing world and build a sustainable future;

• Maintaining a collaborative and supportive atmosphere for students, faculty, alumni and other stakeholders in advancing our interdisciplinary research and educational objectives.

Applicants of this programme (admission code: 1051) will be considered for admission to first-year studies at the School of Energy and Environment. Students will enter a major (current major options: Energy Science and Engineering; Environmental Science and Engineering) after one year of study. The top 40% of students# will have a free choice of majors offered by the School. The other 60% of students will be allocated a major within the School, 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 School required courses

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

BEng Energy Science and Engineering (admission code: 1694A)
BEng Environmental Science and Engineering (admission code: 1702A)

For the full curriculum structure, please refer to the School website at the following links: 

• Major in Energy Science and Engineering
• Major in Environmental Science and Engineering

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 undergraduate programmes, Bachelor of Engineering in Energy Science and Engineering (ESE) and Bachelor of Engineering in Environmental Science and Engineering (EVE), are accredited by the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE).  The ESE programme meets the academic requirement for HKIE Corporate Membership in both the energy and environmental disciplines while EVE programme in environmental discipline.  Additionally, ESE and EVE students may choose to enrol in optional electives if they are interested in being a HKIE member in the Building Services (BSS) discipline.

The HKIE has agreements for reciprocal recognition of professional qualifications with engineering authorities in Australia, Canada, Ireland, the Mainland, New Zealand and the United Kingdom, and agreements of co-operation with other organisations in Europe, the Mainland, North America and Southeast Asia.

Energy Science and Engineering
Environmental Science and Engineering

(The University reserves the right to make change to the major offerings)

School of Energy and Environment   
Undergraduate Catalogue   
Flexible Admission Arrangement   
CityU Scholarships for Hong Kong Talents   
CityU Talents Programme