You may be able to get credit for your previous studies. Credit transfer, known as ‘advanced standing’ at the HKMU, is available to students who have completed tertiary-level studies elsewhere. The granting of advanced standing will considerably shorten the time you need to complete your HKMU study programme. At postgraduate level, advanced standing may be available for postgraduate diploma and master’s degree programmes. The maximum levels of transfer are:
Master’s Degree — 30 credits
Postgraduate Diploma — 20 credits
Two types of credit transfer are available for postgraduate programme: Specific Credit Transfer (SCT) and Block Credit Transfer (BCT). Specific Credit Transfer deals with course-to–course exemption. Block Credit Transfer allows transfer at the programme level; successful applicants will be prescribed a list of top-up courses which must be completed for the programme.
Students are required to hold a postgraduate level qualification for credit transfer towards HKMU postgraduate level programmes. If you possess a qualification eligible for advanced standing/credit transfer, you are strongly advised to obtain more detailed information from the Advanced Standing & Records Office (http://www.hkmu.edu.hk → Administration → Registry → Advanced Standing).
