Bachelor of Arts and Science (Hons)
in Digital Futures and Humanities
 

數位未來與人文學科文理學士(榮譽)

 

Year 1 Entry – HKDSE/ International Qualifications/ Post-Secondary

Programme Code
JUPAS: JS2960
Non-JUPAS: *BASC DIFH

Duration of Study
4 Years

Mode of Study
Full Time

Class Start Date
September 2026

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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

First Year Intake Number
40

Credits Required for Graduation
128

 

This transdisciplinary programme educates forward-looking graduates who will be well-versed in essential knowledge of humanities and digital technologies, as well as capable of integrating them for i) innovative management of digital cultural resources, ii) critical analysis and development of innovation policies to foster positive impact of technology deployment across the social environment with diversity, and iii) managing innovation projects with strategic consideration of human factors for successful digital transformation. The programme emphasizes humanities play a key role in shaping technology development for our digital futures in the rapidly changing world. Our graduates can make creative use of technologies with good understanding of humanities aspects to navigate the upcoming transformation in different sectors of the society, to shape the digital futures, and to positively impact our civilization.

The graduates, based on their aspirations, can make different types of innovation to the digital futures, take a leading role in shaping policymaking about technology, manage and advise on technology research and development, and pursue careers in the arts and the cultural sectors, in government and public administration, in social and technology research, in NGOs and education sectors, in media, journalism and communications, in marketing and public relations, as well as in professions of the future that are and will continue to be on the rise.

  • Transdisciplinary: integrating humanities perspectives with digital technologies for sustainable innovation
  • Transcultural: fostering competence of “involving, encompassing, or extending across two or more cultures”
  • Flexible: providing options of learning pathways:
    • Creativity and Culture – interaction and co-evolution/co-shaping of cultures and creativities;
    • Innovation, Policy and Value – policies and strategies which can foster innovation and maximize the societal, economic and ethical value of creative activities; and
    • Innovation Project Management – management of digital innovation projects that involve creative problem-solving, the development of new digital products or services, and the implementation of innovative ideas.
  • Solution-based: putting emphasis on experiential learning and community engagement

Other than offering students internship opportunities to allow them to have actual experiences in different industries, this programme also adopts solution-based learning and students will complete multiple collaborative real-life projects in the industries to foster diversity, shared embodied experience, future vision, and civil society’s active role in shaping the innovation process. Students are provided with various occasions to work closely in teams alongside professors, professionals and students who are interested in different aspects of the digital futures and humanities to engage in the process of co-creation to shape technological development for the benefit of communities.

Deep humanities learning integrated with cutting-edge digital technologies enables our graduates to foster positive impact of technology deployment, and managing innovation projects with strategic consideration of human factors. Our graduates are able to take a leading role in shaping policymaking about technology, manage and advise on technology research and development, and pursue thrilling careers in the arts and the cultural sectors, in government and public administration, in social and technology research, in NGOs and education sectors, in media, journalism and communications, in marketing and public relations, as well as in professions of the future that are and will continue to be on the rise.

Some possible career paths:

  • Creativity and Culture: E.g., digital culture programme manager, cultural strategist, digital archivist, digital content specialist, digital curator, user experience designer, arts educator, etc.
  • Innovation, Policy and Value: E.g., innovation policy analyst, community development specialist, policy communications specialist, research and development manager, social media analyst, etc.
  • Innovation Project Management: E.g., innovation project manager, cultural event planner, product innovation manager, arts and culture entrepreneur, social innovation consultant, risk management consultant, environment, social and governance (ESG) specialist, change management consultant, etc.

The programme also prepares students for pursuing postgraduate studies in local and overseas institutions.

JUPAS - General Entrance Requirements

Programme Entrance Requirements
 
Programme Requirements
HKDSE Core Subject(s)Minimum Level
CHINESE LANGUAGE3
ENGLISH LANGUAGE3
CITIZENSIP AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENTAttained
MATHEMATICS COMPULSORY PART2
Elective Subject(s)Minimum Level
ANY 2 SUBJECTS Notes3


Notes for elective subjects:
1) One of the electives must be any Category A subjects (excluding Extended Part of Mathematics (Module 1 or Module 2));
2) The other elective can be any of the following subjects:
     a) Category A subjects (including Extended Part of Mathematics (Module 1 or Module 2));
     b) Category B (Applied Learning) subjects with "Attained with Distinction (I)" or above;
     c) Category C (Other Language) subjects. 

Remarks on other requirements:
Applicants may be invited to attend an interview.

International Qualifications - Programme Entrance Requirements

Applicants may opt to submit a personal profile that highlights relevant experiences, such as event organising, and may be invited for an interview based on their submissions

Post-Secondary Qualifications - Programme Entrance Requirements

Applicants may opt to submit a personal profile that highlights relevant experiences, such as event organising, and may be invited for an interview based on their submissions

Programme Contact Information

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Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

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