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Bachelors Degree in Hong Kong

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    Bachelors Degree in Hong Kong

    Hi All,

    I would like to do a bachelors degree through a local university in Information Technology. The problem now is that i have Advance Diploma in IT from Informatics and poor grades in HKCEE (6 points). therefore local university are not accepting this as a local qualification and also do not accept me as a non-local applicant due to i have a permanent ID card with British Passport...

    Im 20, with 5 years working experience as a designer & programmer (2 years full time) as i was doing the diploma in part time.

    I first tried HKDI for some 1 year higher diploma because i though doing 1 year may help me getting in to any local university but i got rejected by HKDI, VTC & HKCC due to my qualification. I tried a lot to convince that i am suitable for admission also i have good working experience and a big portfolio of websites and graphics i designed, that all was useless...

    This left me with Associate degree option, (Anywhere good to get an Associate Degree?) then try for bachelors in HKUST...

    I searched the HKUST website for any changes they allow students with experience to be enrolled in their courses but they are only allowing someone with international achievements like Maths/Physic Olympiad.... I am a certified Ethical Hacker, Can work on anything to hack or help...

    Lastly, What i want is a degree from a local university ... Thats it. I have a good job, well paid, a good future in IT but im just 20 and would like to enjoy my school life before its too late...

    Any helps please?


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    Hi,

    Have you looked at the University of Hong Kong School of Professional and Continuing Education (HKU SPACE). They offer Associate Degree programmes, but I think they are full-time.

    If you wanted to enroll yourself into the BSc (Hons) Computer Networks that they offer with Middlesex University, for example, it states the following entry requirements:

    Entry Requirements

    1. An Associate Degree / a Higher Diploma in Information Technology awarded within the HKU System through HKU SPACE; or

    2. Equivalent academic qualification approved by Middlesex University.


    Applicants with relevant work experience will be considered on their individual merits.
    I'm sure that if you write to the course director or, even better, make an appointment with the director to meet in person to discuss your eligibility you'd get an opportunity to make your case for admission.

    That's what I'm going to do, couple of weeks past the application deadline and not meeting their minimum qualification requirement for another part-time programme). Looking to go back to studies too.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dreadnought:
    Hi,

    Have you looked at the University of Hong Kong School of Professional and Continuing Education (HKU SPACE). They offer Associate Degree programmes, but I think they are full-time.

    If you wanted to enroll yourself into the BSc (Hons) Computer Networks that they offer with Middlesex University, for example, it states the following entry requirements:



    I'm sure that if you write to the course director or, even better, make an appointment with the director to meet in person to discuss your eligibility you'd get an opportunity to make your case for admission.

    That's what I'm going to do, couple of weeks past the application deadline and not meeting their minimum qualification requirement for another part-time programme). Looking to go back to studies too.
    Thank you for that much of information. I have just sent an email to the HKU Space enquiring my eligibility and also asking to have a meeting with the course director.

    Just waiting for them to reply, mostly will take a day or two....

    Anyways Thank You

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    Not sure about the quality but Open University of Hongkong might be an option if you are interested in part time/distance learning. Their entry requirements are not too strict.


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    Quote Originally Posted by ewankho:
    Not sure about the quality but Open University of Hongkong might be an option if you are interested in part time/distance learning. Their entry requirements are not too strict.
    Well.. i would like to have it full time, Not part time... I can get part-time courses but what i need is a Fulltime