Credit for prior learning
The following Hong Kong Polytechnic University Hong Kong Community College courses have credit for prior learning available. Please select the course for further details.
Hong Kong Polytechnic University Hong Kong Community College
- Associate of English for Professional Communication
- Associate of Language and Culture
- Associate of Public Relations and Communication
- Associate of Social Science in Applied Social Studies (Psychology)
- Associate in Information Technology
Course details
Course: Associate of English for Professional Communication
Marks required for maximum credit exemption: Minimum GPA of 2.4 out of 4.3
Maximum credit exemption: 72 credit points (1.5 years)
Course Completed: Yes
Summary of course duration at UOW if maximum credit exemption granted
| UOW Course | UOW majors | UOW Faculty | Number of years to complete | Session of entry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Communication and Media Top-up | Digital and Social Media | Faculty of the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities | 1.5 years (72 credit points) |
Autumn and Spring or Semester A (Hong Kong Campus) |
Students granted the maximum credit exemption will be exempt from the following UOW subjects
| UOW code | UOW subject name | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| BCM 110 | Introduction to Communication and Media Studies | 6 |
| BCM 111 | Global Media and Culture | 6 |
| BCM 112 | Emergent Media | 6 |
| BCM 113 | Media Ethics and Law | 6 |
| BCM 114 | Making Media | 6 |
| Total specified credit | 30 | |
| Unspecified credit at 100-level | 18 | |
| Unspecified credit at 200-level | 24 | |
| Maximum credit points | 72 |
Course details
Course: Associate of Language and Culture
Marks required for maximum credit exemption: Minimum GPA of 2.4 out of 4.3
Maximum credit exemption: 72 credit points (1.5 years)
Course Completed: Yes
Summary of course duration at UOW if maximum credit exemption granted
| UOW Course | UOW majors | UOW Faculty | Number of years to complete | Session of entry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Communication and Media Top-up | Digital and Social Media | Faculty of the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities | 1.5 years (72 credit points) |
Autumn and Spring or Semester A (Hong Kong Campus) |
Students granted the maximum credit exemption will be exempt from the following UOW subjects
| UOW code | UOW subject name | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| BCM 110 | Introduction to Communication and Media Studies | 6 |
| BCM 111 | Global Media and Culture | 6 |
| BCM 112 | Emergent Media | 6 |
| BCM 113 | Media Ethics and Law | 6 |
| BCM 114 | Making Media | 6 |
| Total specified credit | 30 | |
| Unspecified credit at 100-level | 18 | |
| Unspecified credit at 200-level | 24 | |
| Maximum credit points | 72 |
Course details
Course: Associate of Public Relations and Communication
Marks required for maximum credit exemption: Minimum GPA of 2.4 out of 4.3
Maximum credit exemption: 72 credit points (1.5 years)
Course Completed: Yes
Summary of course duration at UOW if maximum credit exemption granted
| UOW Course | UOW majors | UOW Faculty | Number of years to complete | Session of entry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Communication and Media Top-up | Digital and Social Media | Faculty of the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities | 1.5 years (72 credit points) |
Autumn and Spring or Semester A (Hong Kong Campus) |
Students granted the maximum credit exemption will be exempt from the following UOW subjects
| UOW code | UOW subject name | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| BCM 110 | Introduction to Communication and Media Studies | 6 |
| BCM 111 | Global Media and Culture | 6 |
| BCM 112 | Emergent Media | 6 |
| BCM 113 | Media Ethics and Law | 6 |
| BCM 114 | Making Media | 6 |
| Total specified credit | 30 | |
| Unspecified credit at 100-level | 18 | |
| Unspecified credit at 200-level | 24 | |
| Maximum credit points | 72 |
Course details
Course: Associate of Social Science in Applied Social Studies (Psychology)
Marks required for maximum credit exemption: Minimum GPA of 2.4 out of 4.3
Maximum credit exemption: 72 credit points (1.5 years)
Course Completed: Yes
Summary of course duration at UOW if maximum credit exemption granted
| UOW Course | UOW Faculty | Number of years to complete | Session of entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Psychological Science | Faculty of the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities | 1.5 years (72 credit points) |
Autumn and Spring or Semester A (Hong Kong Campus) |
Maximum credit exemptions
Details of the approved credit transfer agreements can be viewed under detailed credit exemptions (pdf)
Course details
Course: Associate of Engineering (Computer Engineering Theme)
Marks required for maximum credit exemption: GPA 2.0
Maximum credit exemptions: 72 credit points (1.5 years)
Course Completed: Yes
Summary of course duration at UOW if maximum credit exemption granted
| UOW course | UOW major | UOW Faculty | Number of years to complete | Session of entry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Computer Science |
No Major |
Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences | 1.5 years |
Autumn or Spring |
Maximum credit exemptions
| Institution Subject Name | UOW subject Code | UOW subject name | Credit points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Computer Programming | CSIT111 | Programming Fundamentals | 6 |
| Introduction to Computer Organization | CSIT113 | Problem Solving | 6 |
|
Mobile Application Development OR System Administration |
CSIT114 | System Analysis | 6 |
| Introduction to Database Systems | CSIT115 | Data Management & Security | 6 |
| Object-Oriented Programming | CSIT121 | Object Oriented Design & Programming | 6 |
| Computer System and Network Protocol Essentials | CSIT127 | Networks and Communications |
6 |
| Mathematics for Computing | MATH221 | Mathematics for Computer Science | 6 |
| Introduction to Data Structures and Algorithms | CSCI203 | Algorithms & Data Structures | 6 |
| Unspecified credit at 100-level | 18 | ||
| Unspecified credit at 200-leve | 6 | ||
| Maximum eligible credit points of credit transfer | 72 | ||
Additional course requirements
Additional information regarding course requirements, areas of major study and double majors can be found in the UOW Course Handbook.
English language requirements
Further information regarding UOW English language requirements and additional course information can be found under additional entry requirements.
The information contained on this website is a guide only and is subject to change according to any amendments to the curriculum of the University of Wollongong or the institutions listed on this website. You will be advised of your eligibility for admission and for credit exemption after receipt of your formal application in your formal letter of offer.