Advanced Standing Based on HKMU Awards

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Advanced Standing Based on HKMU Awards

Our graduates may use a completed HKMU award for advanced standing applications towards a second programme at the University.

The maximum entitlement of claimants may be considered case by case.

Credit Transfer Types and Award Criteria

The three types of credit transfer, namely, General Credit Transfer (GCT), Specific Credit Transfer (SCT) and Block Credit Transfer (BCT) are available. General Credit Transfer is only available for programmes with free-choice requirements. 

For BCT and GCT applications, the normal award criteria shall apply.

For SCT applications, SCT shall be awarded towards a course for counting into the second programme based on the same course having been completed and counted into the first award.

Application Fees

Current application fees are valid up to 31-8-2024 are as follows:

GCT

HK$1,115 per application

SCT/GCT

HK$1,115 per course, up to a maximum fee of HK$4,450 per application

BCT

HK$4,450 per application

The application fees will be revised from 1 September 2024.  The new fees are as follows:

GCT

HK$1,135 per application

SCT/GCT

HK$1,135 per course, up to a maximum fee of HK$4,540 per application

BCT

HK$4,535 per application

 
Applicants are required to pay the new fees if the applications are received on or after 1 September 2024.  For applications sent in by mail, the cut-off date will be determined in accordance with the postmark.
 
You are advised to read the Guide to Application for Advanced Standing Using HKMU Awards before submitting an application using Form A-SP.