Program Overview

Bachelor of Arts in Global Creative Industries

The Bachelor of Arts in Global Creative Industries (BA(GCIN)) provides an interdisciplinary approach to understanding the complex connections between commerce and culture, preparing students to take leading roles in a rapidly expanding sector of the global economy.

Program Details

The BA(GCIN) offers specialized pathways in:

• Film & Media Communications
• Visual Arts, Heritage & Museum Studies
• Gaming & Digital Humanities
• Music & Performing Arts

Through foundational courses on the history and structure of the creative industries and specialized courses in a pathway of their choice, students explore the political, economic, and social influences on creative industries worldwide. They can take diverse courses on topics like social media, music, film, and gaming, and participate in supervised internships and overseas experiences in Japan, South Korea, Europe, and China. Graduates will be in high demand across industries, including film, design, tourism, marketing, and customer relations, with opportunities to broaden their professional networks and global perspectives.

Admissions Standards

JUPAS - BA(GCIN) JS6274

• English Language: Level 4
• Chinese Language: Level 3
• Mathematics: Level 3
• Liberal Studies / Citizenship and Social Development: Level 2 / Attained
• Elective Subject 1: Level 3
• Elective Subject 2: Level 3

The HKDSE Scoring Formula for 2026 Entry considers category A subjects and M1/M2 only, unless otherwise specified. The formula is: 2 x Eng + Best 4 Subjects with Weighting. The Best 4 Subjects may include M1/M2 or category C subject, whichever is higher. Subject Weighting(s) include:

• Chinese Language: X 1.5

Consideration of Other Factors

• Interview performance
• Number of level 5** / 5* / 5
• Additional subjects

Consideration of HKDSE Combined Results & Penalty for HKDSE Repeaters

• Best results in year 2025 and 2026

International
on-JUPAS Admissions Scheme - BA(GCIN) 6274

Eligibility

• Non-local students with an international qualification or other national examination qualifications other than Mainland China’s National Joint College Entrance Examination (NJCEE) or GaoKao.
• Local students with an international qualification or pending international qualification other than the HKDSE.

Accepted qualifications include:

• IB Diploma
• GCE A-level
• International A-level
• Hong Kong Associate Degree (AD) or Higher Diploma (HD)
• Others