FDPFS Diploma in Foundation Studies

2021 Graduates Progressing to LiPACE Higher Diploma Programmes

 

 

The programme aims to develop students' languages, information technology, interpersonal communication, and other generic skills for further study. It also aims to broaden students' academic horizons through training in diverse subject areas. Graduates should be able to realize their potential and articulate to an academic programme of higher level according to their interests.

Objectives

Upon completion of the programme, participants should be able to:

• Apply a range of generic skills, including language, interpersonal communication, information technology and analytical skills to their daily life, further study and future employment;

• Examine the essential knowledge and skills in hospitality and tourism, creative media, science, and social science;

• Explain the impact of the new economy on their daily lives and future career;

• Apply self-care and self-management skills to maintain personal wellness and boost productivity; and

• Develop the ability of learning to learn.

 

Applicants are normally required to meet the following requirements:

• Completion of Secondary 6 (under the New Senior Secondary academic structure) with Level 1 or above in English Language and Chinese Language in the DSE Examination, or its equivalent; or

• Other acceptable equivalent qualifications (including non-local qualifications obtained in or outside HK, or other qualifications/experience deemed to be equivalent); or

• Mature applicants aged 21 or above.

• Introduction to Food and Nutrition 食物營養學概論

• Contemporary Hospitality and Tourism 當代款待及旅遊

• Sociology of Everyday Life 日常生活社會學

• Creative Industries and Visual Communication 創意產業與視覺傳意

• General Education Courses 通識科目

• English Reading and Writing Skills 英語閱讀及寫作技巧 *

• English Speaking and Listening Skills 英語說話及聆聽技巧 *

• Foundation Chinese 基礎中文

• IT and Digital Literacy 電腦及數位素養*

 

* Lectures will be conducted in English (supplemented with Chinese as appropriate).

 

Further Studies

• Graduates can articulate to all LiPACE Higher Diploma/Associate Degree programmes (including 7 SSSDP programmes).

• 1+2+2 articulate pathways [Diploma in Foundation StudiesèHigher Diploma/Associate DegreeèBachelor's Degree] are available to the graduates. For examples:

  • Higher Diploma in Engineering (Civil Engineering)èBachelor of Engineering with Honours in Civil and Environmental Engineering / Testing and Certification

  • Higher Diploma in Business Administration and ManagementèBachelor of Business Administration (Honours) in Business Management / Global Business and Marketing / Professional Accounting

  • Higher Diploma in Pet Care and Animal Assisted TherapyèBachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Psychology / Applied Social Studies

  • Higher Diploma in PsychologyèBachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Psychology / Economic and Public Policy Analysis / Politics and Public Administration / Applied Social Studies

  • Higher Diploma in CriminologyèBachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Applied Social Studies