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

The 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 skills required to develop careers in the creative industries, such as film, television, commercial and other sections in audio-visual production and to provide theoretical training in cinematic arts.

 

Student Learning Experiences

  • Exchange Opportunities
    Hong Kong Baptist University is a learning community dedicated to provide whole person education. International Office promotes international activities that ensure prominence for global competence. For the details of exchange opportunities, please visit the International Office website at https://intl.hkbu.edu.hk/
  • Study Tours
    The Academy of Film organizes 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 (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 ompanies, advertising agencies and production houses, etc. may provide internship opportunities to students (subject to availability).

 

Career Opportunities

Career prospects for graduates include creative content industries, such as network TV, film, broadcasting, cable TV, multimedia, online and interactive application development, visual and creative communication, and other sectors involved in the use of electronic image-sound media, such as public relations and advertising, IT. education, publishing, corporate communication, arts and media administration and management.

 

Remark

  1. Subject to University annual review.

We adopt a holistic approach in selecting applicants on individual merits. Applicants are required to meet the University entrance requirements, English Language requirements and Programme entrance requirements (if any).

 

Associate Degree/ Higher Diploma Final Year Students/ Holders

AD/ HD holders or final year students may apply for Year 1 or Year 3 entry.

 

Associate Degree/ Higher Diploma Non-final Year Students

Non-final year students studying AD/ HD programmes at a higher education institution recognised by the University are eligible to apply for Year 1 entry only. These applicants are required to fulfill the Entrance Requirements for HKDSE or equivalent qualifications.

 

Transfer Students

Transfer students who are currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree or higher degree programmes at a local or non-local university may apply. 


Please note that according to the guidelines of the University Grants Committee (UGC) on inter-institutional transfer of students, repeating of UGC-funded undergraduate study across institutions, irrespective of whether there is a change of programme or discipline, is generally discouraged unless under very exceptional circumstances.

 

General Entrance Requirements

For Applicants with HKDSE result, please refer to HKDSE. 

For Applicants with other International Qualifications, please refer to International Qualifications.

 

English Language Requirements

The following public examination results are recognised as meeting the English Language requirements stipulated by the University:

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      

Public examination results
Proficiency Tests Minimum Requirements
TOEFL Internet-based test (iBT) - Score: 79; or
            Paper-based test (PBT) - Score: 550
IELTS Academic Overall Band: 6.0
SAT Minimum score of 550 in both Critical Reading and Writing with a sub-score of 8 or above in Essay in old SAT; or
            Minimum score of 590 in Evidence-Based Reading and Writing in new SAT
ACT Minimum score of 23 in both ACT English and Reading
AP Score 4 or above in AP English Language and Composition/ AP English Literature and Composition
GCE O-Level/ GCSE English/ English Language/ English Literature Grade C/ Grade 4
IGCSE First Language English Grade C/ Grade 4
IGCSE English as a Second Language Grade B/ Grade 5
GCE AS or A-Level English Grade E
HKDSE English Language Level 3
HKALE Use of English Grade E
IB             

Grade 4 in:
            IB English A (Higher or Standard Level); or
            IB English B (Higher Level); or
            IB English Literature and Performance (Standard Level)

            

OR

            

Grade 5 in:
            IB English B (Standard Level)

            
Others Other English language qualifications deemed acceptable by the University

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.