The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong (HSUHK)
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Cultural and Creative Industries
Hang Shin Link, Hong Kong
BA
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
07 Jun 2026*
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
TUITION FEES
HKD 153,820 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* for international students
** for international students
Cultural and creative industries span across the disciplines of the arts, media, design and heritage. These multi-disciplinary studies encompass the core subjects in business, management, humanities and social sciences. In Hong Kong, after a decade of development and government initiatives, cultural and creative industries are categorised into the following 11 industry sectors:
- Art, antiques and crafts
- Cultural education and library, archive and museum services
- Performing arts
- Film, video and music
- Television and radio
- Publishing
- Software, computer games and interactive media
- Design
- Architecture
- Advertising
- Amusement services
Programme Objectives
Integrative, Multi-disciplinary and Cognate Curriculum
The programme is unique in the sense that it aims to address the cognate issues of the creative industry sector as a whole rather than with specific industries or individual disciplines, thus enabling students to apply their knowledge in whatever industries they may engage with later on in their career.
Variety of Approach and Comprehensive Training
Students will have exposure to different subjects, methodologies, concepts and approaches to learning. They will receive training with a business foundation for language proficiency and communication competence, and acquire comprehensive knowledge in the development and operation of cultural and creative industries from interdisciplinary perspectives.
Field Experience and Interaction
The programme attaches great importance to field experience. Students will have the opportunity to engage in the cultural and creative industry sectors through exchange, placement and internship programmes.
Industry and Institution Collaboration
The programme will build up collaborative partnerships with cultural and creative industry companies, associations and cultural institutions to promote student learning, research and practice opportunities.
Entrance Scholarships
International students (ASEAN) / (Non-ASEAN)
Entrance scholarships with quotas are now offered to non-local applicants from ASEAN countries and other countries/regions (excluding Greater China regions), with full/half-tuition fee and accommodation fee for 4 consecutive academic years. On-campus (Year 1) or university-administered (Year 2-4) accommodation is guaranteed, subject to scholarship renewal.
Mainland students with non-JEE qualifications, Macao and Taiwan students
Entrance scholarships with quotas are now offered to non-local Mainland students with non-JEE qualifications, Macao and Taiwan students, with full/half-tuition fee for 4 consecutive academic years. On-campus or university-administered accommodation is guaranteed for the first year of study for non-local Year 1 students.
Other details can be found from HSUHK's official website .
Currently, there are 6 Major Elective modules offered by the CCI Programme:
- CCI1101 Art of Innovation
- CCI2101 Western Art and Architecture
- CCI2102 Museum and Public Empowerment in Digital Era
- CCI3101 Asian Cities, Culture and Heritage
- CCI3102 Emerging Art Forms and Practices
- CCI3900 Internship
Two Major Elective modules offered by other departments:
- BUS3003 Advertising and Integrated Marketing Communications
- TRA4102 Translation for the Arts Industry
Two Free Elective modules offered by the CCI Programme:
- CCI1102 Introduction to eSports
- CCI1103 Internet Literature
Two General Education (GE) modules offered by the Department of Art and Design:
- CCI1104 Creative Thinking – Cluster 1
- AD1102 Art Appreciation – Cluster 1
Upon completion of the programme, students should be able to:
- address professional and personal challenges through the application of multi-disciplinary knowledge acquired.
- communicate effectively in academic and business-related contexts, and in a team with effective social and interpersonal skills.
- evaluate own contributions and responsibilities in becoming responsible citizens in a multi-cultural environment.
- employ theories, concepts and research methodologies in social sciences to examine various contemporary issues related to different kinds of cultural and creative industries.
- apply knowledge and theories to solving problems in cultural and creative industries, addressing social, cultural, technological and professional issues.
- incorporate art, culture and business management considerations into cultural and creative activities, events and businesses.
- design and/or produce cultural and creative activities, events and businesses with specific skills in management and organisation to serve both the local and international community.
The BA-CCI programme will prepare graduates to be capable personnel for a wide range of careers in both private and public sectors where a solid knowledge in humanities and social and sophisticated understanding of cultural and creative industries is required.
| Industry / Companies | Position |
|---|---|
| Cultural and Creative-related industries | Project Management Trainee / Assistant / Consultant |
| Exhibition and Event-related Industries | Venue and Event Management Trainee / Assistant |
| Business and Social Entrepreneurship | Business Development Trainee / Assistant, Administrative Assistant |
| Tourism and Leisure Industries | Customer Service Officer / Trainee |
| Retail and Service Industries | Assistant and Service Designer |