Associate of Science in Environment and Sustainable Development
Environment and Sustainable Development
Provide students with sound knowledge of environmental science and their application to environmental and social issues at both local and global scales, management and planning skills associated with the sustainability profession. Develop students’ competence to manage resources in a contemporary business context. Prepare students for further study in a related discipline and employment at the para-professional level.
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- Articulation Pathways
- Admission
- Entry Requirements
- Fees & Financial Assistance
PROGRAMME INFORMATION
| Faculty | Science and Technology |
| Programme | Associate of Science in Environment and Sustainable Development |
| Programme code | AScESD |
| Campus | Tai Wai |
| QF level | 4 |
| Duration | 2 years |
| Credit Units | 63 CUs |
| Award type | Associate Degree |
| QR Ref/ Validity period |
24/000660/L4 01/09/2024 - 31/08/2027 |
This programme is accredited by the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications.
PROGRAMME LEAFLET
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ENQUIRY
For enquiries, please contact Faculty of Science and Technology
(Telephone No: 2707 3232 or Email: uowchk-fst@uow.edu.au).
Applications can be submitted by the following methods:
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Online Application |
Electronic Advance Application System for Post-secondary Programmes (E-APP) |
By Post / In Person (Application Form) |
Click here for more information on admissions procedures.
No programme specific entry requirement. Please refer to General entry requirements
Fees
Application Fee
HK$150
Application fee is payable when applicants are invited for interviews. Application fee can be paid by the following methods:
- By direct deposit at any branch of the Hang Seng Bank or ATM transfer (Bank Code: 024) (A/C number: 359-300001-004) OR
- By Octopus Card at the College Office
Tuition Fee
HK$1,900 per credit x 63 Credits unit required for Programme Completion
= HK$119,700 (Total tuition fee for two years)
Other Fee
A Graduation Fee of HK$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: Financial Assistance Scheme for Post-Secondary Students
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: Non-means Tested Loan Scheme for Post-Secondary Students
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 over 18 years of age with learning aspirations to pursue continuing education and training courses.
Eligible applicants enrolling in courses on/after 1 April 2019 will be reimbursed 80% of the course fee 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), on successful completion of a reimbursable course.
Eligible applicants enrolling in courses on/after 1 August 2022 will be reimbursed 80% of the course fee for the first HK$10,000 subsidy and 60% of the course fee for the remaining HK$15,000 subsidy, subject to a maximum sum of HK$25,000 (an increase of the CEF subsidy ceiling from $20,000 to $25,000), on successful completion of a reimbursable course.
Students should pay attention to the eligibility criteria from the Continuing Education Fund before submitting the application.
Enquiries: 3142 2277
Website: Continuing Education Fund
Programme structure and outcomes
- Learning outcomes & Main subject areas
- Programme study flow & structure
- Further Studies Pathways & Career prospects
PROGRAMME INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Programme Intended Learning Outcomes (PILOs) 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. | Demonstrate artistic skills and abilities in developing and proposing design ideas and creative solutions to problems; |
| 2. | Produce and present aesthetically informed visual communication pieces by using appropriate skills and information technology tools and relevant media; |
| 3. | Conduct visual communication research with a critical mind; |
| 4. | Examine and be aware of major socio-economic, political and cultural issues, development in science and technology, and ethical controversies affecting design trend and design industries in the local, regional and global contexts. |
MAIN SUBJECT AREAS
- Provide students with sound knowledge of environmental science and their application to environmental and social issues at both local and global scales, management and planning skills associated with the sustainability profession.
- Develop students’ competence to manage resources in a contemporary business context.
- Prepare students for further study in a related discipline and employment at the para-professional level.
- Cultivate a spirit of lifelong learning and nurture them to be responsible citizens.
To qualify for this award, a candidate shall accrue an aggregate of at least 63 credit units by satisfactory completion of the following core courses.
| Course Code | Course Name |
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| Programme Core (24CUs) | |
| AST11201 | Introduction to Environmental Conservation |
| AST11202 | Foundations of Earth Systems |
| AST21203 | Environment and Energy |
| AST20210 | Ecology |
| AST20211 | Environment and Health |
| AST22112 | Statistical Data Processing and Geographical Information Systems |
| AST21204 | Corporate Environmental Responsibility and Policy |
| AST21214 | Environmental Impact and Monitoring |
| AST21211 | Environmental Studies Laboratory (0 credits) |
| Broad-Based Knowledge (24CUs) | |
| AST10113 | Foundation Statistics |
| AST21119 | Ethics in Technology |
| AST21206 | Globalization and Sustainability |
| BUS20309 | Business Ethics and CSR |
| DSS10623 | Social Psychology |
| DSS20004 | Governance in Global Age |
| CGE14411 | Critical Thinking |
| CGE23218 | Climate Change: Threats, Mitigation and Adaptation |
| Generic Skills (15CUs) | |
| CGE1000* / CGE1500 | English for Academic Studies A / B |
| CGE1200**# | Practical Chinese |
| CGE2003 | English Professional Communication Skills for Technology |
| CGE10413 | Hong Kong Society |
| CGE26515 | Understanding Contemporary China |
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* Students whose DSE score of English Language is below 3 are required to complete this course |
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Further Studies Pathways
The table below is not exhaustive and only aims to show some examples of the bachelor's degree programmes offered by UGC-funded institutions and University of Wollongong, Australia which have admitted our past graduates. Our graduates also articulate to various overseas degree programmes offered in Hong Kong.
University of Wollongong, Australia
City University of Hong Kong
- Bachelor of Engineering in Biomedical Engineering
- Bachelor of Engineering in Energy Science and Engineering
- Bachelor of Engineering in Environmental Science and Engineering
- Bachelor of Engineering in Materials Science and Engineering
- Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences
- Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
Hong Kong Baptist University
- Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Environment and Resources Management
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
- Bachelor of Science in Earth and Environmental Sciences
- Bachelor of Science in Natural Sciences
- Bachelor of Social Sciences in Geography and Resource Management
The Education University of Hong Kong
- Bachelor Of Social Sciences (Honours) In Global And Environmental Studies
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Environmental and Occupational Safety and Health
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Environmental Engineering and Sustainable Development
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
- Bachelor of Engineering in Sustainable Energy Engineering
- Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Cell Biology
- Bachelor of Science in Environmental Management and Technology
Career prospects
Graduates from this programme can find employment related to environmental field, such as Environmental Technologists / Technicians; Assistant Environmental Consultant; Environmental Protection Officer ; Assistant Forestry/Fisheries/Agricultural Officer; Salesman of Occupational Health and Good Occupational Hygiene Practice Products ; Assistant Environmental Protection Officer ; Related Environmental Research Assistant.
Faculty of Science and Technology
Phone / Whatsapp: (852) 2707 3232
Fax: (852) 2707 3231
Email: uowchk-fst@uow.edu.au