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Postgraduate Diploma in Media and Cultural Critique
媒體及文化分析深造文憑
CEF Reimbursable Course (selected modules only)
- Course Code
- DP012A
- Application Code
- 2245-DP012A
- QF Level
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Continuing Education Fund Reimbursable Course
(selected modules only)Some modules of this course have been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund.
- Credit
- 60
- Study mode
- Part-time
- Start Date
- 21 Nov 2024 (Thu)
- Duration
- 7 months
- Language
- English
- Course Fee
- HK$39,000 per programme
- Enquiries
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2910 7607 / 2910 76272151 0720
Today and Upcoming Events
You can now study a single module of this Postgraduate Diploma programme. Upon successful completion of the module, you will be awarded a Certificate for Module and eligible to apply for CEF reimbursement. For further information, please call 📞2910 7607.
Programme Overview
Highlights
QF Level
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QF Level: 6 QR Registration No.: 10/000058/6 Validity Period: from 01 Sep 2010 to on-going |
Programme features
- Interdisciplinary focus on social sciences, media and cultural studies
- Analytical skills and research methodologies specifically for arts, media and cultural management
- Asian and international examples used for teaching and class discussion
- Suitable for local and overseas (including Mainland China) degree holdes from disciplines other than arts, media and culture
- Teachers with research and/or work experience in areas of media and culture
Programme Details
Overview
There have been growing debates about the city's cultural development, ranging from media ecology, television and film industries, to performing arts and museum development, which have all become great concerns amongst the public.
This programme is structured to help students understand the inter-relations between the media, culture and society, to engage students in the critical analysis of local and global cultural issues , and to recognise the impact of the media towards society .
Programme INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILOs)
On completion of the programme, students should be able to
- critically interpret the dominant perspectives in media and cultural studies;
- make critical judgments on researches commonly used in media and cultural industries;
- critically evaluate the relationship between visual media and cultures;
- make critical judgments on media practices and institutions from socio-cultural, legal and political perspectives;
Note: Students who do not successfully complete the entire Postgraduate Diploma programme but have taken 4 modules and achieved a minimum of 30 credits can be awarded the Postgraduate Certificate in Media and Cultural Critique upon the approval of the Board of Examiners. Students who exit with a Postgraduate Certificate in Media and Cultural Critique would only partially achieve the above ILOs , depending on which modules they have successfully completed.
Teaching Mode
The unique research and application nature of this programme enables a variety of teaching modes to be used, including seminars, tutorials, guest lectures, professional workshops as well as guided independent study.
Assessment
Depending on the nature of individual modules, students will be assessed by a combination of individual essays, research assignments, article reviews, class and/ or site visit reports, photoblogs, group projects and presentations, multimedia works and one written examination.
Award
Students who have successfully completed all four modules will be awarded a Postgraduate Diploma in Media and Cultural Critique. The Postgraduate Diploma in Media and Cultural Critique is awarded within HKU system through HKU SPACE.
Students who do not successfully complete the entire Postgraduate Diploma programme but have taken 4 modules and achieved a minimum of 30 credits can be awarded the Postgraduate Certificate in Media and Cultural Critique upon the approval of the Board of Examiners. There is no direct entry to the Postgraduate Certificate in Media and Cultural Critique.
Financial Assistance
Students are eligible to apply for the Extended Non-means-tested Loan Scheme (ENLS) administered by the Hong Kong Government Student Finance Office (SFO).
Additional Notes to Non-Hong Kong Resident Applicants
To study in Hong Kong, all non-local applicants are required to obtain a student visa issued by the Immigration Department of the HKSAR Government, except for those admitted to Hong Kong as dependants, who do not need prior approval before taking up full-time and part-time studies. Non-local applicants issued with a valid employment visa also do not need prior approval to pursue part-time studies. It is the responsibility of individual applicants to make appropriate visa arrangements. Admission to a HKU SPACE academic programme/course does not guarantee the issue of a student visa. Please refer to the Immigration Department's website for details.
| Application Code | 2245-DP012A | Apply Online Now |
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Duration
- Students joining in the fall semester can complete the programme in 7 months.
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United Centre/ Admiralty Centre/ Island East Campus*
*Upon the availability of classrooms, classes and examinations may be held in other Learning Centres.
Modules & Class Details
Modules
In order to complete the programme, students are required to study four modules. Below please check the programme structure (2023/24 ).*
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Duration |
Module Title |
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3 months |
Students are required to take TWO core modules
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15 |
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3 months |
Students are required to take TWO of the modules below**:
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15 |
This course has been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund. The mother course (Postgraduate Diploma in Media and Cultural Critique) of this module is recognized under the Qualifications Framework (QF Level 6).
* The above programme structure serves as a guideline to students. HKU SPACE reserves the right to modify the structure.
** Depending on the enrolment number, not all modules will be offered in the semester. Students will be notified which two modules are available before a semseter starts.
Our Edge
Professional Accreditation
EXEMPTION AND CREDIT TRANSFER
Graduates of Postgraduate Diploma in Media and Cultural Critique are eligible to apply for the MA Media, Communications and Critical Practice offered by the University of the Arts London, with an exemption of 60 credits, out of the total 180 credits. Students will only be required to complete 3 units (120 credits) in the programme for the MA Media, Communications and Critical Practice qualification. (Note: MA Media, Communications and Critical Practice is currently offered in London.)
Fee & Entry Requirements
Fee
HK$150 (Non-refundable)
Course Fee- Course Fee : HK$39,000 per programme (payable in 2 instalments)
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 | ||
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| Researching Media and Culture (Module from Postgraduate Diploma in Media and Cultural Critique) 媒體及文化研究方法 [媒體及文化分析深造文憑之單元] |
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| COURSE CODE 37Z131395 | FEES $9,750 | ENQUIRY 2910-7607 |
| Visualising Cultures (Module from Postgraduate Diploma in Media and Cultural Critique) 視覺文化 [媒體及文化分析深造文憑之單元] |
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| COURSE CODE 37Z131409 | FEES $9,750 | ENQUIRY 2910-7607 |
| Media and Popular Culture (Module from Postgraduate Diploma in Media and Cultural Critique) 媒體與流行文化 [媒體及文化分析深造文憑之單元] |
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| COURSE CODE 37Z131425 | FEES $9,750 | ENQUIRY 2910-7607 |
| New Media (Module from Postgraduate Diploma in Media and Cultural Critique) 新媒體學 [媒體及文化分析深造文憑之單元] |
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| COURSE CODE 37Z131417 | FEES $9,750 | ENQUIRY 2910-7607 |
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Continuing Education Fund Reimbursable Course (selected modules only) Some modules of this course have been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund. |
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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.
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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.
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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.
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