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Certificate for Module (Researching Media and Culture)
證書（單元：媒體及文化研究方法）

CEF Reimbursable Course

CEF Reimbursable Course

Course Code
DP101A
Application Code
2270-DP101A
Certificate for Module (Researching Media and Culture)
QF Level: 6 QR Registration No.: 19/000080/L6 QR Registration Validity Period: 01 Feb 2019 - on-going
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Continuing Education Fund

This course has been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund.

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Credit
15
Study mode
Part-time
Start Date
17 Feb 2025 (Mon)
Duration
36 hours
Language
English
Course Fee
HK$10,000
Deadline on 18 Jan 2025 (Sat)
Enquiries
2910 7613
2151 0720
pg.cad@hkuspace.hku.hk
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Highlights

Through a combination of lectures, tutorials and student presentations, this programme enables students to define methodological terms, concepts, and processes in media and cultural studies. This helps students make critical judgments on researches commonly used in media and cultural industries, and to design and apply research methodologies to research on media messages, media production and consumption. The programme also aims to equip students with the independent research skills they will need to flourish in academic and vocational contexts, and to carry out basic research in order to produce a piece of academic writing.

QF Level

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QF Level: 6

QR Registration No.: 19/000080/L6

Validity Period: from 01 Feb 2019 to on-going

Programme Details

Intended Learning Outcomes

On completion of the certificate for module, students should be able to:

  1. define methodological terms, concepts, and processes in media and cultural studies;
  2. make critical judgments on researches commonly used in media and cultural industries;
  3. design and apply research methodologies to research on media messages, media production and consumption;
  4. carry out basic research in order to produce a piece of academic writing.

 

Syllabus

  • The meanings of methodologies
  • Qualitative and quantitative research design
  • Measurement (reliability and validity) and ethics
  • Data collection and sampling methods
  • Quantitative methods: Survey research and secondary data analysis
  • Analysis of quantitative data
  • Qualitative methods: Semiotics and content analysis
  • Qualitative methods: Field research
  • Qualitative methods: Interviews and focus groups
  • Qualitative methods: Historical-comparative research
  • Analysis of qualitative data
  • Reviewing and presentation skills
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Class Details

To complete the programme, students are required to achieve 80% attendance of the programme and pass all the assignment. A Certificate for Module (Researching Media and Culture) will be awarded within the HKU system through HKU SPACE to those who have successfully completed the programme. 

Teaching Mode

Lectures (24 hours):

As a critique-based programme, a lecture-preview reading assignment is given for each lecture. It consists of a small portion of the reading that will serve as a quick yet crucial introduction to the lecture. Students are required to do the reading before the lecture.

Worshops 12 hours:

In workshops, students will be asked to form small groups to discuss, critically examine and present an assigned topic, as well as working on an extended research project. Before each seminar, students are required to finish assigned readings (usually two book chapters and/or a journal article) and to do extensive individual research after class. The seminars allow students to engage in peer discussions, to develop critical and analytical skills. Students will explore a variety of skills in analysing images and media texts.

Assessment

Written assignment (40%) + Group oral presentation (60%)

Fee

Application Fee

HK$150 (Non-refundable)

Course Fee
  • Course Fee : HK$10,000

Entry Requirements

Applicants should

1. (a)     hold a bachelor’s degree in areas of Humanities, Social Sciences, IT or Business, or equivalent,

                awarded by a recognised institution; 

               or

      (b) (i) hold a sub-degree or higher diploma awarded by a recognised institution; and

            (ii) have two years of recognised professional experience;

and

2.  obtain a score of 6.5 in IELTS (no band less than 6.0), or equivalent (for those graduated from institutions where English is not the medium of instruction).

 

Applicants with other qualifications will be considered on individual merit.

CEF

  • The CEF Institution Code of HKU SPACE is 100
CEF Courses
Certificate for Module (Researching Media and Culture)
證書(單元:媒體及文化研究方法)
COURSE CODE 40C106918 FEES $10,000 ENQUIRY 2910-7607
Continuing Education Fund Continuing Education Fund
This course has been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund.

Certificate for Module (Researching Media and Culture)

  • This course is recognised under the Qualifications Framework (QF Level [6])

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Enrolment Method
Payment Method
1. Cash, EPS, WeChat Pay Or Alipay

Course fees can be paid by cash, EPS, WeChat Pay or Alipay at any HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres.

2. Cheque Or Bank draft

Course fees can also be paid by crossed cheque or bank draft made payable to “HKU SPACE”. Please specify the programme title(s) for application and applicant’s name. You may either:

  • bring the completed form(s), together with the appropriate course or application fees in the form of a cheque, and any required supporting documents to any of the HKU SPACE enrolment centres;
  • or mail the above documents to any of the HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres, specifying “Course Application” on the envelope. HKU SPACE will not be responsible for any loss of personal information and payment sent by mail.
3. VISA/Mastercard

Applicants may also pay the course fee by VISA or Mastercard, including the “HKU SPACE Mastercard”, at any HKU SPACE enrolment centres. Holders of the HKU SPACE Mastercard can enjoy a 10-month interest-free instalment period for courses with a tuition fee worth a minimum of HK$2,000; however, the course applicant must also be the cardholder himself/herself. For enquiries, please contact our staff at any enrolment centres.

4. Online Payment

Online application / enrolment is offered for most open admission courses (enrolled on first come, first served basis) and selected award-bearing programmes. Application fees and course fees of these programmes/courses can be settled by using "PPS by Internet" (not available via mobile phones), VISA or Mastercard. In addition to the aforesaid online payment channels, new and continuing students of award-bearing programmes with available online service, they may also pay their course fees by Online WeChat Pay, Online Alipay or Faster Payment System (FPS). Please refer to Enrolment Methods - Online Enrolment  for details.

Notes

  • If the programme/course is starting within five working days, application by post is not recommended to avoid any delays. Applicants are advised to enrol in person at HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres and avoid making cheque payment under this circumstance.

  • Fees paid are not refundable except under very exceptional circumstances (e.g. course cancellation due to insufficient enrolment), subject to the School’s discretion. In exceptional cases where a refund is approved, fees paid by cash, EPS, WeChat Pay, Alipay, cheque, FPS or PPS by Internet will be reimbursed by a cheque, and fees paid by credit card will be reimbursed to the credit card account used for payment. 

  • In addition to the published fees, there may be additional costs associated with individual programmes. Please refer to the relevant course brochures or direct any enquiries to the relevant programme team for details.
  • Fees and places on courses cannot be transferrable from one applicant to another. Once accepted onto a course, the student may not change to another course without approval from HKU SPACE. A processing fee of HK$120 will be levied on each approved transfer.
  • HKU SPACE will not be responsible for any loss of payment, receipt, or personal information sent by mail.
  • For payment certification, please submit a completed form, a sufficiently stamped and self-addressed envelope, and a crossed cheque for HK$30 per copy made payable to “HKU SPACE” to any of our enrolment centres.
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