School of Creative Arts

Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Film and Television

Programme Code

JS2330

Year of Entry

Year 1

Mode of Study

Full Time

Duration of Study

4 Years

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Medium of Instruction

The medium of instruction for classroom teaching (in all forms) at HKBU is English, except for those courses that are granted exemption.

Fund Type

Government Funded

Class Start Date

September 2025

Annual Tuition Fees

HK$44,500 (local); HK$175,000 (non-local) i

Credits Required for Graduation

128

Programme Description

Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Film and Television programme provides comprehensive training in film and television, with attention to relevant areas of theory, history, and practice.

 

Unique Features

To equip students with the knowledge and vocational skill required in the creative industries, such as film, television, commercial and other sectors in audio-visual production and to provide theoretical training in cinematic arts.

 

Student Learning Experiences

Study Tours
The Academy of Film organises a series of Study Tours to enhance students’ competitive edge and their international/ global exposure such as Berlin International Film Festival, Sitges International Fantastic Film Festival (Barcelona, Spain), Busan International Film Festival (Korea), Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival (Toronto), Far East Film Festival (Udine, Italy), Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival (Korea), etc.

Internship

Students are encouraged to undertake a non-graded and zero-unit professional internship during their study. Television stations, media companies, advertising agencies and production houses, etc. may provide internship opportunities to students (subject to availability).

 

Career Opportunities
Career prospects for graduates of the Film and Television Major include creative content industries, such as film, TV, broadcasting, multimedia, and other sectors involved in the use of digital video and audio, such as public relations and advertising, IT, education, publishing, corporate communication, arts and media management, and journalism.

 

Remarks

For international applicants (non-local non-mainland applicants), Programme Office will not consider second choice applicants in admissions.

Note

  1. Subject to University annual review.

Applicants are required to submit the following:
 

  • Portfolio: Applicants are required to submit their portfolios in digital format (a video work is required) before the interview and authorise the interview panel to access them. They may be asked to present their portfolios during the interview. The portfolios should demonstrate the applicant's potential in creativity, storytelling techniques, and concepts of images; and
     
  • Reference Letter: A reference letter from teachers, principals or individuals with appropriate expertise is required. Applicants should assign referee in the online application system before submission, and the assigned referee must upload the recommendation directly into the online application system.