BSSc in Government and Public Administration

Overview

The BSSc in Government and Public Administration program offers a diversified curriculum, small group discussions, rich student life, and a balance of theoretical and practical training. The program provides comprehensive academic and practical training in six fields: Comparative Politics, Greater China, International Relations, Political Theory, Public Administration and Policy, and Professional Practicum.

What's Special about GPAD?

• Diversified Curriculum: Courses in six fields, providing comprehensive academic and practical training.
• Small Group Discussions: Emphasis on small class teaching and discussion, using tutorials where students present and discuss their ideas, improving their presentation skills and independent thinking.
• Rich Student Life: The only undergraduate program with its own debate team, with a rich tradition of close teacher-student relations.
• Theoretical and Practical: Solid academic training for academic and research positions, and professional practicum and internship opportunities.

Admissions

• Basic Admission Requirements:
  • JUPAS HKDSE Minimum Requirements:
    • Level 3 or above in Chinese Language
    • Level 3 or above in English Language
    • Level 2 or above in Mathematics
    • Attained in Citizenship and Social Development (CSD)
    • Level 3 or above in any 2 elective subjects
    • Bonus scores will be given for up to two additional elective subjects.
    • Indicative Admission Quota: 37
    • Subject Weightings: Best 5 subjects, with extra weightings to English (1.5) and Chinese Language (1.25).
    • Admission Scholarship: The three students with the best DSE results will each get a scholarship of HK$10,000.
    • Combined-cert Students: A minor penalty for the scores of combined-cert students.
  • Broad-based Admission: Students admitted to CUHK through the Social Science Broad-based Admission (JS4801) can choose GPA as their major in the second year, with no special requirements.
  • Non-JUPAS and International Admissions Scheme (General Requirements): Refer to CUHK OAFA website.

Major Programme

The program offers a 4-year curriculum with various entrance options.

Minor Programme

• Applicable to students admitted in 2024 and thereafter:
  • Minor Programme Title: Government and Public Administration
  • Minor Programme Requirements:
    • Required Courses: One course chosen from GPAD1020, 1030, 1095 (3 units)
    • Elective Courses: Five GPAD courses, with at least two courses at 3000 or above level (15 units)
    • Total: 18 units
• Applicable to students admitted in 2023 and before:
  • Minor Programme Title: Government and Public Administration
  • Minor Programme Requirements:
    • Required Courses: One course chosen from GPAD1020, 1030, 1095 (3 units)
    • Elective Courses: Five GPAD courses, with at least two courses at 3000 or above level (15 units)
    • Total: 18 units

3W Exchange Programme

The 3W Exchange Programme is exclusive to GPAD students, with partnerships with the University of Warwick, University of Westminster, and Waseda University.

Student Life

• GPA Debating Team: The only program in Hong Kong with its own debate team, participating in the annual Intervarsity Political Science Debate with the University of Hong Kong and the inter-college tournament in CUHK.
• GPA Student Activities: The GPAD Student Society organizes recreational and cultural activities, enhancing teacher-student relationships.