Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Applied Computing (JSSH03)

SSSDP
Year 1 Entry
HKDSE (SSSDP)

Admission Policy of
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in
Applied Computing (JSSH03)

Programme Introduction

From AI and mobile computing to e-commerce, computers and their applications have become the enabling technologies for modern society and smart cities in the future. However, Hong Kong and the world at large are now facing a shortage of software development experts. Our Applied Computing degree programme aims to train computing and IT professionals for various sectors.

BSc-AC is a career-oriented programme that focuses on the essential skills related to software development, with selected traditional and advanced topics from computing, computer science, as well as user-interface design. The focus is on the practical aspect rather than theoretical. The programme is supplemented by subjects in various application areas.

Please click here for programme details.

Admission Assessment

  • Admission interview will be arranged on a selective basis.
  • Applicants who are invited for an interview are required to attend according to the scheduled date and time. Applicants who fail to do so will be given a lower priority.
  • Interview will be conducted during the period from June to August every year. Selected applicants will be notified of the details via email and SMS.

Admission Policy

  • Applicants must fulfill the general entrance requirement.
  • BSc-AC programme adopts a Best Five Subject policy. The admission score is calculated based upon the summation of the weighted score of best five subjects. Besides, the performance in the interview will also be an important consideration.

Subject Weighting

The following table shows the minimum level requirement and subject weight of HKDSE subjects. There are three levels of subject weight (1, 2, and 3) for the calculation of the weighted score.

DSE SubjectMinimum Level RequirementSubject Weight
A
(Attained)
230123
CoreChinese Language
English Language
Mathematics (Compulsory Part)
Citizenship and Social Development
ElectiveBiology
Business, Accounting and Financial Studies
Chemistry
Economics
Information and Communication Technology
Mathematics Extended Part Module 1 (M1) /
Mathematics Extended Part Module 2 (M2)
Physics
Science: Combined Science
Science: Integrated Science
Others#

# No more than ONE Category B or Category C subject will be included in the Best Five Calculation.

DSE Subject
Core
Chinese Language
Minimum Level Requirement: Level 3
Subject Weight: 2
English Language
Minimum Level Requirement: Level 3
Subject Weight: 2
Mathematics (Compulsory Part)
Minimum Level Requirement: Level 2
Subject Weight: 3
Citizenship and Social Development
Minimum Level Requirement: Attained
Subject Weight: 0
Elective
Biology
Minimum Level Requirement: Level 2
Subject Weight: 2
Business, Accounting and Financial Studies
Minimum Level Requirement: Level 2
Subject Weight: 3
Chemistry
Minimum Level Requirement: Level 2
Subject Weight: 2
Economics
Minimum Level Requirement: Level 2
Subject Weight: 3
Information and Communication Technology
Minimum Level Requirement: Level 2
Subject Weight: 3
Mathematics Extended Part Module 1 (M1) /
Mathematics Extended Part Module 2 (M2)
Minimum Level Requirement: Level 2
Subject Weight: 3
Physics
Minimum Level Requirement: Level 2
Subject Weight: 3
Science: Combined Science
Minimum Level Requirement: Level 2
Subject Weight: 2
Science: Integrated Science
Minimum Level Requirement: Level 2
Subject Weight: 2
Others#
Minimum Level Requirement: Level 2
Subject Weight: 1

# No more than ONE Category B or Category C subject will be included in the Best Five Calculation.

The following table illustrates an example of admission score calculation under our scoring system.

DSE SubjectDSE Level
attained
(Y1)
Subject
weight
(Y2)
Weighted Admission score
(Y1 × Y2)
Select for calculation
(Best Five)?
Score
included
CoreChinese Language3 (3)26No
English Language4 (4)28Yes8
Mathematics (Compulsory Part)4 (4)312Yes12
Citizenship and Social DevelopmentANo
ElectiveEconomics3 (3)39Yes9
Information and Communication Technology4 (4)312Yes12
Mathematics Extended Part Module 1 (M1)3 (3)39Yes9
Admission Score50

Please check the example of admission calculation with a desktop computer.