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Associate of Arts in Media, Cultural and Creative Studies

Media and Cultural Studies

Programme Code: AD 109 3416 6338 2305 5315 aamccs@hkuspace.hku.hk
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QR Registration No.: 14/002816/L4
Registration Validity Period:  01/07/2014 to ongoing

Application Code 報名編號 : AD109

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Aims and features

  • Areas of study: Media studies, cultural studies, gender studies
  • To offer you inter-disciplinary knowledge of how media and cultures interact and the methods used to examine them
  • Covers university hot topics, such as the production and consumption of media and cultural products, popular culture, consumer culture, cultural identities, gender theories, social media, globalisation etc.
  • To prepare you for both university education and the job market.

2021 Overall Progression Rate: 81%
UGC-funded Bachelor’s Degree Programmes: 61%

Some of our graduates/students are admitted to UGC-funded degree programmes every year. The list below shows the programmes that our graduates/students of recent years have articulated to*:

The University of Hong Kong

BA
BA Conservation
BA Chinese
BA Comparative Literature
BA English
BA Fine Arts
BA Global Creative Industries
BA Hong Kong Studies
BA  Music
BA  Philosophy
BA and BEd  Language Education - English (Double Degree)
BA and BSocSc  Social Data Science
BA 
BJ 
BNurs 
BSc Information Management
BSocSc
BSocSc Sociology
           

The Chinese University of Hong Kong

BA Anthropology
BA Chinese Language and Literature 
BA Contemporary China Studies
BA Cultural Management
BA Cultural Studies
BA English
BA Fine Arts
BA History
BA Music
BA Philosophy
BA Religious Studies
BSocSc Gender Studies
BSocSc Global Studies
BSocSc Journalism & Communication
BSocSc Psychology
BSocSc Sociology
             

City University of Hong Kong

BA Chinese & History
BA Creative Media
BA Culture & Heritage Management
BA Digital TV & Broadcasting
BA English for the Professions
BA English
BA Language Studies
BA Linguistics & Language Applications
BA Media & Communication
BA Translation & Interpretation
BAS New Media
BBA Management
BSc Creative Media
BSocSc Applied Sociology
BSocSc Asian & International Studies
BSocSc Criminology
BSocSc Environmental Policy
BSocSc Public Policy, Management & Politics
 

Hong Kong Baptist University

BA (Hons)
BA (Hons) Creative & Professional Writing
BA (Hons) Creative Writing for Film TV & New Media
BA (Hons) English Language & Literature
BA (Hons) Geography
BA (Hons) History
BA (Hons) Humanities
BA (Hons) Music
BA (Hons) Religion, Philosophy & Ethics
BA (Hons) Translation
BA (Hons) Visual Arts
BA (Hons) Eng Lang & Lit and BEd (Hons) Eng Lang Teaching (Double Degree)
BComm (Hons) Film Major (Animation & Media Arts)
BComm (Hons) Film Major (Film & Television)
BComm (Hons) Public Relations & Advertising
BSocSc (Hons) China Studies - Economics
BSocSc (Hons) Communication - Film and Media Arts
BSocSc (Hons) Communication - Public Relations & Advertising
BSocSc (Hons) Integrated Communication Management
BSocSc (Hons) Geography
BSocSc (Hons) Social Policy
BSW (Hons)
            

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

BA (Hons) Advertising Design
BA (Hons) Bilingual Interdisciplinary Chinese Studies
BA (Hons) Communication Design
BA (Hons) Eng Studies for the Professions
BA (Hons) Language & Culture
BA (Hons) Scheme in Fashion & Textiles Scheme in Design
BA (Hons) Social Design
BBA (Hons) Marketing
BComm (Hons) Public Relations & Advertising Major (Advertising and Branding)
BEng (Hons) Product Engineering with Marketing
Broad Discipline of Computing
BSc (Hons) Nursing
                

The Education University of Hong Kong

BA (Hons) Creative Arts & Culture (Music)
BA (Hons) Creative Arts & Culture (Visual Arts)
BA (Hons) Early Childhood Education
BA (Hons) Human & Organizational Development
BA (Hons) Language Studies (Chinese Major)
BA (Hons) Liberal Studies
BA (Hons) Creative Arts & Culture & BEd (Hons) Visual Arts (co-terminal double degree)
BA (Hons) Creative Arts & Culture & BEd (Hons) Music (co-terminal double degree)
BSocSc (Hons) Global & Hong Kong Studies
BSocSc (Hons) Greater China Studies
BSocSc (Hons) Policy Science & Management
BSocSc (Hons) Psychology
BEd (Hons) (Secondary) English Language
BEd (Hons) Chinese Language
BEd (Hons) Music
 

Lingnan University

BA (Hons)
BA (Hons) Cultural Studies
BA (Hons) Philosophy
BA (Hons) Visual Studies
BSocSc (Hons) Business Psychology
BSocSc (Hons) Psychology with Counselling Psychology Concentration
 

HKU SPACE International College

Graduates are eligible to apply for admission to the full-time top-up degree programmes offered locally by HKU SPACE International College in collaboration with the following universities:

University of the Arts London
 
Edinburgh Napier University
 
University of the West of England, Bristol
 
University of Hull
 
Middlesex University London
 
 

Career Prospects

The practical training allows you to embark on a wide array of careers, including marketing research, management, public relations in both the public and business sectors, advertising, journalism, marketing, publishing, and media management.

Student Activities

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*The above list is not exhaustive and only shows some of the examples.

GENERIC SKILLS
  • Advanced Chinese Language
  • Introduction to Academic English
  • English for Academic Purposes I & II
  • English for Arts and Humanities
  • Information Technology Fundamentals
  • Elementary Statistics

Experiential Learning

  • The Journey of Self-Discovery
SPECIALISM

Year 1

  • Introduction to Media and Communications
  • Understanding Culture and Everyday Life

Year 2

Common Core Courses

  • Visual Culture
  • Researching Culture and Media

Advertising and Communications

  • Advertising: Principles and Practice
  • Media Publishing Industry and Production
  • Writing and Editing for Chinese Media

​Electives

  • Creativity and Creative Industries
  • Introduction to Film Studies
  • Media, Society and Consumer Culture
  • Fundamentals of Journalism

Creative Media and Industries

  • Creativity and Creative Industries
  • Introduction to Film Studies
  • New Media Art

​Electives

  • Advertising: Principles and Practice
  • Media Publishing Industry and Production
  • Questioning Cultural Identity
  • Fundamentals of Journalism

Media and Cultural Studies

  • Cultural Space: Examining and Enabling People and Place
  • Gender and Society
  • Media, Society and Consumer Culture

​Electives

  • Media Publishing Industry and Production
  • Introduction to Film Studies
  • Fundamentals of Journalism
  • Questioning Cultural Identity

Music Major

  • Fundamentals of Tonal Music I and II
  • Introduction to Chinese Music
  • Introduction to Musics of the World
  • Music in Western History (Baroque through Late Romantic Period)
  • Creativity and Creative Industries

Electives

Choose TWO courses from the following

 

  • Cultural Spaces: Examining and Enabling People and Place
  • Understanding Culture and Everyday Life
  • Introduction to Film Studies
  • Introduction to Media and Communications
Core Curriculum Courses
  • Critical Analysis and Reasoning in Discipline-based Studies
  • Choose THREE courses from the Core Curriculum
The Specialism Electives courses do not apply to Music Theme.
Courses offered in each semester are subject to student enrolment, timetabling and resources available.
 
Gigi Ng
Gigi Ng
  • 2020-2022 Associate of Arts in Media, Cultural and Creative Studies
  • Offer received: CUHK Bachelor of Social Sciences in Gender Studies Year 1

AAMCCS的課程讓我透過分析不同社會現象和各種文本,從而深入了解各種文化的概念。感恩在這裏遇到良師,他們樂於解答課堂上的疑問,又樂於跟學生分享個人經驗,使我更了解自己的能力和確立未來方向。我記得《新不了情》裏面秦沛對劉青雲說:「我頂多埋怨自己運氣不好,從來沒有懷疑過自己的才華,記住你千萬不可以懷疑你自己。」行到水窮處,坐看雲起時,只要堅守自己的初衷,總有一天得雲開見月明。

Zoie Lee
Zoie Lee
  • 2020-2022 Associate of Arts in Media, Cultural and Creative Studies
  • Offer received: CityU Bachelor of Arts in Media & Communication Year 3
  • Offer received: CityU Bachelor of Arts in Digital Television & Broadcasting Year 3
  • Offer received: CityU Bachelor of Arts in Chinese & History (History and Heritage Stream) Year 3
  • Offer received: HKBU Bachelor of Arts in Humanities Year 3

AAMCCS的課程範圍廣泛又富有趣味,能啟發我對不同文化事物和媒體的興趣,有效培養我的多角度思考能力。課程涵蓋理論及實踐部份,使我時有啟發,又可應用在日常生活中。另外,學校和講師亦在升學上給予多方面支援,讓我們積極面對前路。

Stella Wong
Stella Wong
  • 2020-2022 Associate of Arts in Media, Cultural and Creative Studies
  • Offer received: CityU Bachelor of Arts in Creative Media Year 3
  • Offer received: CityU Bachelor of Arts in Media & Communication Year 3
  • Offer received: HKU Bachelor of Arts in Global Creative Industries Year 3
  • Offer received: CUHK Bachelor of Arts in Cultural Studies Year 3

優良師資與自由學習環境是本課程的瑰寶。我可以深入研究喜歡的文化研究和創意媒體,也能自訂作業主題。課程內容豐富又有趣味,同時讓我認清自己的興趣和目標,感恩終可獲得大學取錄。

Cheung Tsz Ying
Cheung Tsz Ying
  • 2020-2022 Associate of Arts in Media, Cultural and Creative Studies
  • Offer received: HKBU Bachelor of Communication (International Journalism) Year 3
  • Offer received: University of Sussex Bachelor of Arts in Journalism Year 2
  • Offer received: Newcastle University Bachelor of Arts in Journalism Media and Culture Year 1
  • Offer received: Lancaster University Bachelor of Arts in Media and Cultural Studies Year 1

AAMCCS is less about memorising formulas and more about creating and applying ideas to real-life scenarios. Those cultural and media theories are staggeringly eye-opening and have altered how I should identify myself and others in society. The courses granted me a good grasp of media production, from media writing and photography to video making, allowing me to attempt everything and reassuring my interests in this field. I met passionate schoolmates and experienced lecturers who academically and emotionally assisted me on this journey. 

Thomas Lai
Thomas Lai
  • 2020-2022 Associate of Arts in Media, Cultural and Creative Studies
  • Offer received: HKU Bachelor of Arts in Global Creative Industries Year 3
  • Offer received: HKBU Bachelor of Communication (Public Relations & Advertising) Year 3
  • Offer received: CityU Bachelor of Arts in Digital Television & Broadcasting Year 3
  • Offer received: PolyU Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing Year 3

Every lecture I learned and production I made in these two years in AAMCCS, such as visualizing skills, advertising campaigns, and magazine publishing are meaningful and memorable. AAMCCS has cultivated my creative mindset as well as the sense of observing cultural phenomena. Furthermore, our lecturers were kind to solve my misconceptions step by step and have inspired me to discover possibilities in my media career path. I will continue using the theories and skills I learned in AAMCCS to create more insightful projects to contribute to the community.

Alexandra Chau
Alexandra Chau
  • 2020-2022 Associate of Arts in Media, Cultural and Creative Studies
  • Offer received: HKU Bachelor of Arts in Gender Studies Year 3
  • Offer received: CUHK Bachelor of Arts in Cultural Studies Year 3

Dear future AAMCCSers, 


Uniqueness is your best sword in cultural studies. This is a place to practice self-love, reflect on your identity and express yourself. Don’t let others influence you. You be the influencer, be the inspiration, BE YOUR OWN MUSE.


Love,
Alexandra

Ada Siu
Ada Siu
  • 2019-2021 Associate of Arts in Media, Cultural and Creative Studies
  • Offer received: CUHK Bachelor of Social Science in Journalism & Communication Year 3
  • Offer received: CityU Bachelor of Arts in Media & Communication Year 3
  • Offer received: CityU Bachelor of Arts in Digital Television & Broadcasting Year 3
  • Offer received: HKBU Bachelor of Communication (Public Relations & Advertising) Year 3
  • Offer received: PolyU Bachelor of Arts in Advertising Design Year 3

AAMCCS不但令我以更多角度認識社會文化和媒體運作,更提供讓我實踐創作的機會,包括廣告設計、雜誌製作等,這些機會都令我更清楚自己的潛能和發展路向。懇切良好的師資亦是此科的優勝之處,他們的鼓勵和教導大大幫助我們在升學和學業路上奮鬥前進。

Chan Yu Kit
Chan Yu Kit
  • 2019-2021 Associate of Arts in Media, Cultural and Creative Studies
  • Offer received: CUHK Bachelor of Arts in Cultural Studies Year 1
  • Offer received: HKBU Bachelor of Communication (Public Relations & Advertising) Year 3

每次我對知識概念,或者文化現象產生好奇的時候,就會跟同學和講師交流。這個過程令我可以從不同角度出發,訓練批判思考,文化研究最重要不是書本上的知識,而是訓練獨立而全面的思想。條條大路通羅馬,機會要自己爭取,師弟師妹加油!

Kiki Leung
Kiki Leung
  • 2019-2021 Associate of Arts in Media, Cultural and Creative Studies
  • Offer received: CityU Bachelor of Arts in Creative Media Year 3
  • Offer received: CityU Bachelor of Arts in Media & Communication Year 3
  • Offer received: PolyU Bachelor of Arts in Social Design Year 1

AAMCCS的課程涉及了不同領域,開拓了我對大眾媒體及文化的視野,令我更清楚自己未來想發展的方向。而副學士課程的學習模式與中學不同,考驗學生的實踐及自我研習能力,為日後升讀大學打好基礎。學院以及講師也盡力提供協助,遇到困難及問題,只要主動發問,就能得到很多友善和專業的資訊及意見。最後亦十分感謝在這裡共同奮鬥的朋友,因為互相的鼓勵與加油打氣,才能得到這兩年美好的校園生活。

Yanson Wong
Yanson Wong
  • 2019-2021 Associate of Arts in Media, Cultural and Creative Studies
  • Offer received: HKU Bachelor of Arts in Global Creative Industries Year 3
  • Offer received: CityU Bachelor of Arts in Creative Media Year 3

This programme had indeed inspired me to explore different cultural aspects such as film, creative industries, advertising, and local and daily life's culture. I get to know the knowledge about how media affect and profit in divergent creative groups, along with the function and history of those cultural categories. It lets me know culture is colossal, which brings many consequences to humans and like writing a perfect music score to assemble people.

Leung Wing Lam
Leung Wing Lam
  • 2019-2021 Associate of Arts in Media, Cultural and Creative Studies
  • Offer received: HKU Bachelor of Arts in Global Creative Industries Year 3
  • Offer received: CityU Bachelor of Arts in Media & Communication Year 3
  • Offer received: HKBU Bachelor of Communication (Public Relations & Advertising) Year 3

I have explored areas in media, communication and culture in AAMCCS. During the two years of study, I have gained confidence and satisfactory results to continue my journey. I enjoyed doing the creative tasks because there are fewer boundaries and more interesting. Some concepts are closely related to our everyday life, and I have learned to observe and discover new ways of seeing our life. On the other hand, the teacher-student relationship in AAMCCS is close. Lecturers always give us enough support and suggestions. I am glad that I have met kind and nice lecturers who are always patient when I have concerns and worries.

Natalie Po
Natalie Po
  • 2019-2021 Associate of Arts in Media, Cultural and Creative Studies
  • Offer received: CUHK Bachelor of Arts in Cultural Studies Year 3
  • Offer received: HKBU Bachelor of Arts in Humanities Year 3
  • Offer received: LU Bachelor of Arts in Cultural Studies Year 3

Courses of the AAMCCS programme introduced me to the world of cultural studies. They also offered an opportunity for me to explore contemporary society from a whole new perspective. Besides, lecturers were very kind and supportive. After studying at HKU SPACE CC for two years, I was equipped to pursue further study in the cultural studies field.

Gary Cheung
Gary Cheung
  • 2019-2021 Associate of Arts in Media, Cultural and Creative Studies
  • Offer received: HKU Bachelor of Journalism Year 1
  • Offer received: CityU Bachelor of Arts in Media and Communication Year 3
  • Offer received: HKBU Bachelor of Communication (Chinese Journalism) Year 3

There are only three crucial elements to my academic success: be self-disciplined, be curious about the courses, and be ambitious to the goals. Since tertiary education emphasizes self-learning, self-discipline has become the key for me to acquire satisfactory academic results. Sometimes, I was exhausted and lost in the sea of knowledge. Only by always bearing in mind the goal of returning to the university can I position myself and swim towards it.

Mak Foon Yuk, Lily
Mak Foon Yuk, Lily
  • 2020 HKBU Bachelor of Communication (Film and Television) Year 3
  • Other offer received: CityU Bachelor of Arts in Creative Media Year 3
  • Other offer received: HKAPA Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Film and Television Year 1

中學時我只看見一條路︰考好DSE上大學,受傳統和狹窄的思想所影響,很少看見自己。AAMCCS令我明白,遇到個人、社會等問題時,要懂得退一步觀察,擺脫固有觀念,冷靜地分析並解決問題。HKU SPACE CC內有不少良師助我提升能力,現在我成為大學生,並不是為了走完那條路,而是為了進一步提升能力,成為一個我渴望成為的自己。感謝HKU SPACE CC成為我人生旅途的
其中一站。

Lee Shing Hei, Venise
Lee Shing Hei, Venise
  • 2020 HKU Bachelor of Arts in Global Creative Industries Year 3
  • Other offer received: CityU Bachelor of Arts in Media and Communication Year 3

During the 2 years in the AAMCCS programme, I have met countless creative and unconventional people, including students, tutors and lecturers. They have inspired and reignited my passion for learning about everyday culture, from examining its dominant ideologies to discussing the common usage of memes or emojis. I am ready to explore more surprising and fascinating things in everyday life. 

Chui Ka Hei, Jeff
Chui Ka Hei, Jeff
  • 2020 HKU Bachelor of Arts in Global Creative Industries Year3
  • Other offer received: CityU Bachelor of Social Sciences in Asian and International Studies Year 3

It was frustrating that I did not achieve my goals in HKDSE. Yet, HKU SPACE CC and the AAMCCS programme have introduced to me a brand-new world with unique perspectives. The lectures developed my critical thinking skills, which not only apply to the coursework, but also my life target. After two years of precious progress, I strongly believe that I am fully equipped, and I am ready to take the upcoming challenges in order to achieve my goal.

Chan Yik Tung Alison
Chan Yik Tung Alison
  • 2020 HKU Bachelor of Social Sciences in Psychology Year 3
  • Other offer received: HKU Bachelor of Arts and Sciences in Social Data Science
  • Other offer received: HKUST School of Business and Management

Academically, this programme allowed me to gain professional knowledge in appreciating creative works done by different kinds of people. Yet, the most enjoyable part for me is having the opportunity to write stories, make short movies, songs, and animations. Working with groupmates on creating cultural spaces in class and doing presentations and performances are also incredible and memorable.

Wong Hoi Yi
Wong Hoi Yi
  • 2019 CUHK Bachelor of Arts in Cultural Studies Year 3
  • Other offer received: HKU Bachelor of Arts in Comparative Literature Year 3
  • Other offer received: HKBU Bachelor of Arts in Humanities Year 3
  • Other offer received: CityU Bachelor of Arts in Media and Communication Year 3

In Media and Cultural Studies, I have learnt concepts and cultural theories which have inspired me to think and question more about the cultural phenomenon and ideologies in our everyday life from a fresh perspective. I believe this programme would definitely enhance our critical thinking and make us see today’s modern society from a completely different angle!

Lung Tsz Yu, Travis
Lung Tsz Yu, Travis
  • 2019 CUHK Bachelor of Arts in Cultural Studies
  • Other offer received: HKBU Bachelor of Arts in Humanities Year 3

After the torturing battle of DSE, it is easy for we students to feel lost in the sea of opportunities and career paths. HKU SPACE and AAMCCS have introduced me to the fascinating world of cultural studies with introductory courses. It also sparked my interest in this field of study which really gave me a clear goal. With that, I was able to shake off my sense of disorientation in exchange for a clear, dedicated mind to pursue my dream.

Wong Cheuk Sze, Tristia
Wong Cheuk Sze, Tristia
  • 2019 CityU Bachelor of Arts in Media and Communication Year 3
  • Other offer received: HKBU Bachelor of Arts in Creative & Professional Writing
  • Other offer received: CityU Bachelor of Arts in Digital Television and Broadcasting

AAMCCS 帶來良好的學習氣氛、難忘的經驗,身邊有老師支持亦有同學們互相鼓勵。除了學科的老師樂意為學生解答課業上的問題,還不吝嗇的分享升學、選科的經驗,感受到學校和諧的氣氛。再者臨近考試,大家也自組“溫習團”、自發地在學校溫習。另外,學校也延長了開放時間,有助師生備戰。除此之外AAMCCS有別以往在DSE學制的知識,提供了更多樣化的思考角度予我們反思社會、乃至生活的議題,不再受限於填鴨式教育。

Chung Ching Hei
Chung Ching Hei
  • 2019 CUHK Bachelor of Arts in Cultural Studies Year 3
  • Other offer received: HKU Bachelor of Arts in Global Creative Industries Year 3
  • Other offer received: HKBU Bachelor of Communication (Public Relations and Advertising Major) Year 3
  • Other offer received: CityU Bachelor of Arts in Media and Communication Year 3

In AAMCCS programme, I am encouraged to explore from a wide range of topics in creative and cultural theme. The lecturers here are helpful and passionate to assist students’ studies too. Here you will definitely experience more than you expect. Be courageous, your effort will pay off in future.

Yiu Yuk Hei, Shine
Yiu Yuk Hei, Shine
  • 2020 HKU Bachelor of Arts in Hong Kong Studies Year 3
  • Other Offer Received: CUHK Bachelor of Arts in Cultural Studies Year 3

I have been equipped with skills to critically analyze media text, identity, gender, consumer culture and spatial politics. More importantly, I have learnt to acknowledge the fluidity of culture, the problems of everyday life and identification of the omnipresence of discrimination and inequality in society.

Siu Sau Ue, Lambert
Siu Sau Ue, Lambert
  • 2016-2018 Associate of Arts in Media, Cultural and Creative Studies – Media and Cultural Studies
  • Offer accepted: CUHK Bachelor of Social Science in Journalism & Communication Year 3
  • Other offer received: HKU Bachelor of Arts in Comparative Literature Year 3
  • Other offer received: HKBU Bachelor of Communication (Film and Television) Year 3
  • Other offer received: CUHK Bachelor of Social Science in Gender Studies Year 1 (2-year programme)
  • Other offer received: CityU Bachelor of Social Sciences in Asian and International Studies Year 3
  • Other offer received: CityU Bachelor of Arts in Media and Communication Year 3

I would describe MCS as a thought-provoking programme. By exploring interesting issues in our everyday life, like gender, identity and popular culture, courses here introduce to me whole new insights to perceive the world.

Ng Sin To
Ng Sin To
  • 2016-2018 Associate of Arts in Media, Cultural and Creative Studies – Media and Cultural Studies
  • Offer accepted: CUHK Bachelor of Arts in Cultural Studies Year 3
  • Other offer received: HKBU Bachelor of Arts in Humanities Year 3
  • Other offer received: LU Bachelor of Arts in Cultural Studies Year 1(Received in year 1)

“We should know about our city, instead of governing by the government and the economic expert only.’’ This is the most inspiring message that I have received from those Cultural Studies courses in SPACE CC. I hope you can find some interesting and inspiring knowledge in here.

Wong Siu Miu Michelle
Wong Siu Miu Michelle
  • 2016-2018 Associate of Arts in Media, Cultural and Creative Studies – Media and Cultural Studies
  • Offer accepted: CUHK Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies
  • Other offer received: HKBU Bachelor of Arts in Religion, Philosophy and Ethics

I never thought that doing papers and group projects could be so interesting until I studied MCCS. Unlike the other disciplines, MCCS does not require a lot of memorizing but encourages students to rethink different aspects of life and find out the underlying ideologies and power relations. Through lectures like ‘Gender and Society’, ‘Media, Society and Consumer Culture’ and ‘Questioning Cultural Identities’, I was equipped with techniques which could be useful in the future for understanding the world. MCCS has definitely transformed my perspective of the world around me and helped me find my future paths.

Rose Ng
Rose Ng
  • 2016-2017 Associate of Arts in Media, Cultural and Creative Studies - Media and Cultural Studies
  • Offer accepted: CUHK BA in Anthropology (Year 3)
  • Other offer received: HKU BA in Global Creative Industries (Year 3)

The two years in HKU SPACE were unexpectedly the most valuable period of time to me. I explored new fields which I did not consider as choices in my secondary school years. Not only did I acquire academic knowledge, I also gained insights into managing my life from people around me.

Christy Chang
Christy Chang
  • 2015-2017 Associate of Arts in Media, Cultural and Creative Studies – Media and Cultural Studies
  • Offer accepted: CUHK Bachelor of Arts in Cultural Studies, year 3
  • Other offer received: HKU Bachelor of Arts in Comparative Literature, year 3
  • Other offer received: CityU Bachelor of Social Sciences in Asian and International Studies, year 3

During the two-year study at SPACE CC, what I gained most was advice from lecturers. Especially cultural domain lecturers, they are willing to discuss with your points of your assignments or even listen to you with your problems. A school life is never only acquiring knowledge, but also building up relationships.

Heather Au
Heather Au
  • 2015-2017 Associate of Arts in Media, Cultural and Creative Studies – Media and Cultural Studies
  • Offer accepted: HKU Bachelor of Arts in Comparative Literature, year3
  • Other offer received: HKBU Bachelor of Arts in Humanities, year 3

MCS exposes me to a new and critical approach to popular culture and daily practices. The concepts are not difficult to understand if you could pay attention to the lectures and try to apply them in any cultural phenomenon.  Keep thinking and questioning the things around you outside the lecture!

Cassie Chan
Cassie Chan
  • 2015-2017 Associate of Arts in Media, Cultural and Creative Studies – Media and Cultural Studies
  • Offer accepted: HKU Bachelor of Arts, year 1
  • Other offer received: CUHK Bachelor of Social Science in Global Studies, year 3
  • Other offer received: HKBU Bachelor of Social Sciences in Communication majoring Public Relations and Advertising, year 3
  • Other offer received: CityU Bachelor of Bachelor of Media and Communication, year 3

AAMCCS係一個令人跳出框框既地方,例如透過探討性別同身份課題,我地可以重新思考生活中看似非黑即白既事。AAMCCSers, play hard, work harder!

Tina Yung
Tina Yung
  • 2014-2016 Associate of Arts in Media, Cultural and Creative Studies - Media and Cultural Studies Theme
  • Offer accepted: HKU Bachelor of Arts in Comparative Literature Year 3

文學副學士 (媒體、文化及創意) 課程讓我發掘到自己對文化研究深厚的興趣,老師們熱心的協助亦為我的學習帶來很大的啟發,使我在未來的升學路上更加得心應手。

Joanna Yip
Joanna Yip
  • 2014-2016 Associate of Arts in Media, Cultural and Creative Studies (Media and Cultural Studies Theme)
  • 2016 HKU Bachelor of Social Sciences Year 3
  • Other offer received: CUHK BA in Anthropology Year 3

Over these two years, I have benefited a lot from my programme and college. I learned so much, not only academically but so many life lessons. The whole process has been challenging but yet rewarding. I met many new friends, learned new things and received the offer that I dreamed about.

Tse Lok Sang
Tse Lok Sang
  • 2015-16 Associate of Arts in Media, Cultural and Creative Studies
  • Offer accepted: CUHK - Bachelor of Arts in Cultural Studies Year 3
  • Other offer received: HKU - Bachelor of Social Sciences Year 3
  • Other offer received: CityU - Bachelor of Arts in Media and Communication Year 3
  • Other offer received: PolyU - Bachelor of Arts in Social Policy and Administration Year 3

I always believe life is a perpetual struggle. However, I was puzzled for what is the uncertain power that I am opposing to. The courses have provided me the answer and it is ideologies. The programme has given me entirely new angles in viewing the world with theories of postmodernism, and has inspired me to rethink my whole life in various aspects just like the formation of my identities and gender.

Marco Ha
Marco Ha
  • 2015-16 Associate of Arts in Media, Cultural and Creative Studies (Year 1)
  • Offer received (as at Jan 2016): CUHK BA Cultural Studies (Year 1)

My gain in SPACE is beyond expectation because the new challenges I encountered here had forced me to grow up. There are always paths to our destinations and though it may not be the way people agree with, it sure will be the best if we are determined about it.

Wong Yi Hang
Wong Yi Hang
  • 2016 Associate of Arts in Media, Cultural and Creative Studies Year 2
  • Offer received (as at Jan 2016): CUHK - BA in Cultural Management Year 3
  • Offer received (as at Jan 2016): CityU - Liberal Arts and Social Sciences

As a business and science student in secondary education, I had never thought of studying in arts fields. I think it is essential to discover and choose a programme based on our own interests in tertiary education so we will gain plenty of enjoyment but not anxieties in future.

Chu Ho Ting
Chu Ho Ting
  • 2015-2016 Associate of Arts in Media, Cultural and Creative Studies
  • Offer accepted: HKU - BA programme in Global Creative Industries Year 3
  • Other offer received: CUHK - Bachelor of Social Science in Gender Studies Year 1 (2-year programme)

HKU SPACE CC has been a great place for me to obtain knowledge about our everyday life. Our daily practices have their own origin, and everything that seems normal is actually ideological. What I learned here is the way to uncover hidden meanings behind these practices. I am pretty sure you will see the world in a completely different perspective, and what you usually see every day will never be the same after studying here.

Alicia Gao
Alicia Gao
  • 2014 Associate of Arts in Media, Cultural and Creative Studies Year 1
  • 2015 Lingnan - Bachelor of Arts Year 2 (Associate Degree Year 1 articulated to University Year 2)

“Learning is the eye of the mind”. If you love to acquire new knowledge and skills and believe that lifelong learning is a key to meeting your goals - HKU SPACE CC would be your top choice. There are knowledgeable professors, mentors, and counsellors who always help you to achieve your dreams.

Chow Ka Yi Cissy
Chow Ka Yi Cissy
  • 2013-2015 Associate of Arts in Media, Cultural and Creative Studies
  • 2015 CUHK - BA in Cultural Studies Year 3
  • Other offer received: HKU - BA in Philosophy Year 3

I am so grateful that HKU SPACE CC has given me a lot of valuable things: inspirational lessons, kind and caring teachers, knowledge and most importantly a path to pursue further study in CUHK! Thank you HKU SPACE CC!

Leung Yan Ning
Leung Yan Ning
  • 2013-2015 Associate of Arts in Media, Cultural and Creative Studies
  • 2015 CUHK - BA in Cultural Studies Year 3
  • Other offer received: Lingnan - Bachelor of Arts in Cultural Studies Year 3
  • Other offer received: CityU BA in Media and Communication Year 3

AAMCCS加深了我對文化研究的理解,讓我能夠銜接到大學的進度。講師的講解亦使艱澀的理論易於消化,讓學習過程更為順暢。

Leung Ka Fai
Leung Ka Fai
  • 2013-2015 Associate of Arts in Media, Cultural and Creative Studies
  • 2015 HKBU - Bachelor of Social Science in Communication (PR & Advertising) Year 3
  • Other offer received: PolyU - BA in Fashion and Textile (Retailing) Year 3

At CC, not only has my academic ability been improved a lot, but also my social circle has expanded. I got my best friend ever here. I am able to manage skill of visualization, basic knowledge in contemporary creative industry and media and culture theory, which help a great deal in my degree studies.

Kevin Cheung
Kevin Cheung
  • 2012-2014 Associate of Arts in Media, Cultural and Creative Studies
  • 2014 CUHK - BA in Cultural Studies Year 3
  • Other offer received: CityU - BA Culture & Heritage Management Year 3
  • Other offer received: CityU - BA Media & Communication Year 3
  • Other offer received: CityU - BSocSc Public Policy, Management & Politics Year 2

Cultural studies had been my favourite university subject since secondary school. However, I got unsatisfactory public examination results so I gave up the idea for a period of time. Entering CC reignited my hope and I never thought that my dream would come true after two-year of study here. I acquired knowledge from different scopes, which I did not learn from the previous education. Also, the peers and lecturers in CC provided me with great support.

Li Wing Kwan Lilian
Li Wing Kwan Lilian
  • 2012-2014 Associate of Arts in Media, Cultural and Creative Studies
  • 2014 Lingnan - BA in Cultural Studies Year 3
  • Other offer received: HKIEd - BEd in English Language

My experiences in HKU SPACE CC equipped me to adapt to university life. Not only did the courses provide me with good foundation of concepts and knowledge, but the projects also trained my critical thinking and increased my social awareness. Being well-prepared for university life, I have more time and ability to explore my limits; for example joining exchange programmes and field trips, and participating in community research. I am grateful that I have met and worked with inspiring lecturers and professors.

Chan Chun Kau, Ball
Chan Chun Kau, Ball
  • 2012-2014 Associate of Arts in Media, Cultural and Creative Studies
  • 2014 HKBU - BA in History
  • Other offer received: CityU - BA (Culture and Heritage Management)
  • Other offer received: CityU - BSocSc (Applied Sociology)
  • Other offer received: CityU - BSocSc (Asian and International Studies)
  • Other offer received: HKIEd - Bachelor of Education (Chinese Language)

我還依稀記得在一年級的時候修讀了一門通識科名為「Hong Kong and Chinese Societies in Transition」,最初在準備不足的情況下向講師討教,講師多次的悉心指導,及後更替我撰寫多封推薦信和傳授面試技巧,最終助我取得三間大學的錄取通知書。 回顧過去兩年的學院生活,我發覺大部份Culture and Media的講師均十分樂意解答同學在學術上的疑難,但前設是我們必須具備「不恥下問」的態度。另外,在文、社科也沒有所謂的標準答案,相反亦只有不同的觀點和角度分析而已。 各位師弟師妹,遇到疑難時,切記不要怯於發問,皆因這是成功培養學習熱忱的第一步。