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Associate of Arts in Journalism
Hong Kong Baptist University

Hongkong

About this course

What will I learn?

Objectives

This area of Concentration Studies aims to introduce students to the theories and skills of journalism as a profession by offering them the opportunity to study law, politics, sociology, media and other related fields as a whole. The programme aims to train students to acquire an understanding of the role of journalism in society and to put their knowledge into practice. Distinctive features include:

  • Emphasising both practical journalistic skills and theoretical understanding of journalism;
  • Visiting local news organisations.

Career Prospect

Graduates with a vision for media industry in Asia- Pacific, China, or Hong Kong can pursue their career in editorial, journalistic, public relations, entertainment and advertising sectors.

Which department am I in?

School of Communication

Study options

Full Time (2 years)

Tuition fees
HK$68,500.00 (7,14,137) per year
Application deadline

Expected July 2023

More details

Start date

Expected September 2023

Venue

Hong Kong Baptist University

Kowloon Tong,

Kowloon City, Hong Kong, Kowloon

Entry requirements

For students from United States

English Language Requirements : TOEFL- Internet-based test (iBT) - Score: 79; or Paper-based test (PBT) - Score: 550; IELTS Academic: Overall Band: 6.0. Grade C or above in GCE O-Level/ GCSE/ IGCSE English; or Grade E or above in GCE AS Level or AL Level English; Grade E or above in HKALE Use of English (AS Use of English); IB - Grade 4 in: IB English A (Higher or Standard Level); or IB English B (Higher Level); or IB English Literature and Performance (Standard Level) or Grade 5 in: IB English B (Standard Level).

For international students

Applicants who apply for admission with overseas qualifications are expected to have received 12-year pre-university education with appropriate school-leaving qualifications. Students from other countries should have qualifications equivalent to Hong Kong.

The following public examination results are recognised as meeting the English Language requirements stipulated by the University:

  • TOEFL: Internet-based test (iBT) - Score: 79; or Paper-based test (PBT) - Score: 550
  • IELTS Academic: Overall Band 6.0
  • IGCSE First Language English: Grade C/ Grade 4
  • IGCSE English as a Second Language: Grade B/ Grade 5
  • IB: Grade 4 in: IB English A (Higher or Standard Level); or IB English B (Higher Level); or IB English Literature and Performance (Standard Level) OR Grade 5 in: IB English B (Standard Level)

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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