Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Film and Television

電影電視文學士(榮譽)

Year 3 Entry – Post-Secondary

Programme Code
Non-JUPAS: *BA FILM & TV

Duration of Study
2 Years

Mode of Study
Full Time

Class Start Date
September 2027

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

Credits Required for Graduation
128

Programme Description
Requirements

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

The programme equips students with the knowledge and vocational skills required in the creative industries—such as film, television, commercials, and other sectors of audio-visual production—while providing a strong theoretical foundation in the cinematic arts.

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 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 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 involving 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.

Post-Secondary Qualifications - General Entrance Requirements

Remarks:
Shortlisted applicants are required to submit the following:

Portfolio: Applicants are required to submit their portfolios in digital format (an original short film 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 visual expression abilities. The detailed requirements for the portfolios can be found in the attachment; 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 should upload the recommendation directly into the online application system.