Student must have completed a recognised associate degree or a higher diploma in a related discipline such as Information Systems Development, Network and Systems Administration, Information Technology, and Computer Engineering. The completed qualifications taken for entry need to be pitched at HKQF Level 4 at a minimum.
Applicants from unrelated disciplines who have demonstrated foundation knowledge in Computer Science may also be considered. Such applicants will need to demonstrate they have completed a qualification at HKQF level 4 or equivalent, and have met the core requirements or equivalent to be eligible for 72 credit points’ exemption (e.g., associate degree or higher diploma graduates from other disciplines took one year of IT-related courses offered by UOWCHK before entering the top-up programme). Such applications will be handled in line with the UOW’s Credit for Prior Learning Policy and Procedures.
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English language proficiency requirement
- IELTS Academic – 6.0 overall (Reading 6, Writing 6, Listening 6, Speaking 6); or
- Pearson Academic – 54 overall (Reading 54, Writing 54, Listening 47, Speaking 47); or
- Cambridge Advanced - 169 (based on revised 2015 exam format); or
- TOEFL 70 internet (Reading 18 Writing 18 Listening 17 Speaking 17); or
- Equivalent
Remark:
Completion of a 2-year tertiary study at an approved institution taught and assessed in English is considered as meeting the English proficiency requirement of the course. The qualification must have been obtained within the previous 2 years.
Qualified graduates from the following programmes can be admitted directly to Bachelor of Computer Science:
| UOW College Hong Kong (UOWCHK) |
| Associate of Science in Information Systems Development |
| Associate of Science in Network and Systems Administration |
| Higher Diploma in Computer Network and Systems Administration |
| Higher Diploma in Application Systems Development |
Applicants from other programmes will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. For example, students from the following programmes have been admitted to our programme:
| Hong Kong Polytechnic University Hong Kong Community College (PolyU HKCC) |
| Associate in Information Technology |
| Hong Kong College of Technology (HKCT) |
| Higher Diploma in Computer Studies (Mobile Applications and Game Development) |
| Higher Diploma in Cybersecurity (Testing and Compliance) |
| Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (HKIVE) |
| Higher Diploma in Computer and Electronics Engineering |
| Higher Diploma in Software Engineering |
| Higher Diploma in Web Design and Development |
| University of Hong Kong School of Professional and Continuing (HKU SPACE) |
| Associate of Engineering (Computer Engineering Theme) |
| HKU SPACE Stanly Ho Community College (HPSHCC) |
| Higher Diploma in Information Technology |
| Higher Diploma in Applied Intelligent Technologies |
| CUHK, School of Continuing and Professional Studies (CUSCS) |
| Higher Diploma in Network and Mobile Computing |
| Caritas Bianchi College of Careers (CBCC) |
| Higher Diploma in Artificial Intelligence and Information and Communication Technology |
Note
Admission is not limited to graduates from the above programmes. Applicants from other programmes will be assessed individually.
