Programme Features
Industry-Relevant Skills Equips students with technical knowledge in AI, including machine learning, neural networks, natural language processing, computer vision, and data science, along with essential skills for diverse career paths
Interdisciplinary Focus Integrates AI with educational technology, preparing students for careers at the intersection of these fields
Hands-on Learning Emphasises practical experience through internships, projects, and lab work, enabling students to apply their skills in real-world settings
Programme Structure
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Domain
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Credit Points (cps)
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Year 1 Admissions
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Senior Year Admissions
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Major
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Major Core
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33
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15
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Major Electives
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6
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6
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Cross-Faculty Core Course
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3
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3 |
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Living and Working in Our Country
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3
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/ |
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Major Interdisciplinary Course
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3
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3
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Internship
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6
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6
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Final Year Project
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|
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Honours Project / Capstone Project
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6
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6
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Second Major / Minor(s) / Electives
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30
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15
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General Education
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22
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6
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Language Enhancement
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9
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/
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Total:
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121
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60
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Notes:
(1) Classes will be held in Tai Po Campus and Tseung Kwan O Study Centre / North Point Study Centre / Sports Centre / Kowloon Tong Satellite Study Centre as decided by the University.
(2) Students admitted into this programme are required to visit the Greater Bay Area (GBA) and/or other parts of Mainland China. The programme may also require students to participate in other non-local learning experience for completion of the programme. While the visits are subsidised, students are required to contribute part of the estimated cost of the visits ("students’ contribution"), whereas any personal entertainment, meals expenses, travel document fee and personal insurance costs shall be at students’ own expense. The estimated cost of the visits and students’ contribution for students admitted to the coming cohort is yet to be available due to a variety of factors such as inflation of cost of the visits, trip duration, traveling expenses, the exchange rate, etc.
(3) Second Major is not applicable for Senior Year Admissions.
Internship / Overseas Study Opportunities
A unique feature of the programme is the inclusion of internships at technology companies and educational organisations. Internships provide students with hands-on experiences, enabling them to apply classroom-acquired knowledge and skills in key areas such as machine learning, natural language processing, computer vision, educational technology, and data analytics to real-world work settings. Through these opportunities, students will tackle practical challenges, build professional networks, and gain insights into industry operations. These immersive experiences enrich their knowledge and provide a solid foundation for their future careers in artificial intelligence and educational technology.
Second Major / Minor(s) / Electives
Students can choose a wide range of courses offered by the University as Second Major, Minor(s) and/or electives to suit their career aspirations and interests. Below are the options for students’ choice in the Electives domain (30 cps for Year 1 Admissions / 15 cps for Senior Year Admissions):
• Free electives
• Second Major (30 cps; only applicable to Year 1 Admissions)
• One / two Minors (15 cps for each)
• Any combination of the above
Language Enhancement
Students in the programme are expected to develop the ability to communicate effectively in English and Chinese (including Putonghua). To assist them in meeting this goal, the Centre for Language in Education (CLE) will offer a comprehensive package of mandatory credit-bearing and mandatory non-credit bearing language enhancement activities, amounting to no less than 297 hours of taught courses and documented self-access study. This comprises 138 hours of English (including two 3-cp courses), 99 hours of Chinese (including one 3-cp course), and 60 hours of Putonghua, over the four years of the programme. The language enhancement package requires students to make use of the Arthur Samy Language Learning Centre (ASLLC) and related facilities available on the Tai Po campus.
Students may be exempted from selected Chinese, English or Putonghua courses in the package if they have fulfilled the exemption criteria of individual courses.
Non-Cantonese-speaking Chinese students will be required to study two non-credit bearing Cantonese courses. English-speaking students can study Cantonese and Putonghua courses.
Senior year entry students will be exempted from the language enhancement courses.
Career Prospects/Professional Qualifications
Graduates of this programme will be well-prepared for technical and support roles across various sectors, such as AI engineers, data scientists, software engineers, e-learning developers, educational technology specialists, and teaching assistants. Graduates can pursue roles in the IT industry, schools, educational technology companies, IT-related positions in other industries, as well as government and non-governmental organisations.
With experience, graduates have the potential to advance to leadership roles such as systems analysts and educational technology managers. Additionally, the programme provides a strong foundation for graduates who are interested in pursuing postgraduate studies in artificial intelligence, education, or information technology.
Medium of Instruction
The programme will mainly be conducted in English. All Major courses will be taught in English. For some non-Major courses, Putonghua or Cantonese will be adopted as the medium of instruction when the language is considered to be the most effective for teaching.
Disclaimer
Any aspect of the courses and course offerings (including, without limitation, the contents of the course and the manner in which the course is taught) may be subject to change at any time at the sole discretion of the University if necessary. Without limiting the generality of the University’s discretion to revise the courses and course offerings, it is envisaged that changes may be required due to factors including staffing, enrolment levels, logistical arrangements, curriculum changes, and other factors caused by change of circumstances. Tuition fees, once paid, are non-refundable.
In the event of inconsistency between information in English and Chinese versions or where an interpretation of the programme content is required, the decision of the University shall be final.
