FDPFS Diploma in Foundation Studies

Graduates Progressing to LiPACE Higher Diploma Programmes

 

 

The programme aims to develop students' languages, information technology, interpersonal communication, and other generic skills for further study. It also aims to broaden students' academic horizons through training in diverse subject areas. Graduates should be able to realize their potential and articulate to an academic programme of higher level according to their interests.

Objectives

Upon completion of the programme, participants should be able to:

• Apply a range of generic skills, including language, interpersonal communication, information technology and analytical skills to their daily life, further study and future employment;

• Examine the essential knowledge and skills in hospitality and tourism, creative media, science, and social science;

• Explain the impact of the new economy on their daily lives and future career;

• Apply self-care and self-management skills to maintain personal wellness and boost productivity; and

• Develop the ability of learning to learn.

 

Applicants are normally required to meet the following requirements:

• Completion of Secondary 6 (under the New Senior Secondary academic structure) with Level 1 or above in English Language and Chinese Language in the DSE Examination, or its equivalent; or

• Other acceptable equivalent qualifications (including non-local qualifications obtained in or outside HK, or other qualifications/experience deemed to be equivalent); or

• Mature applicants aged 21 or above.

• 管理學概論 Introduction to Management

• Contemporary Hospitality and Tourism 當代款待及旅遊

• Sociology of Everyday Life 日常生活社會學

• 設計思維: 廣告及創意傳理 Design Thinking for Advertising and Creative Communication

• General Education Courses 通識科目

• English Reading and Writing Skills 英語閱讀及寫作技巧 *

• English Speaking and Listening Skills 英語說話及聆聽技巧 *

• Foundation Chinese 基礎中文

• 人工智能與數位素養 AI and Digital Literacy

• Work-integrated Learning in Psychology 心理學實習

• 通識科目 ( 一 )、( 二 ) General Education Courses I, II 或 OR
  通識科目 ( 一 )、護理基本原理及健康推廣^ General Education Courses I, Fundamentals of Nursing and Health Promotion^ 

 

* Lectures will be conducted in English (supplemented with Chinese as appropriate).

^ 只限有意升讀醫療護理高級文憑學生
^ For students who are interested to articulate to FHDHC only. 

 

Further Studies

• Graduates can articulate to all LiPACE Higher Diploma/Associate Degree programmes (including 8 SSSDP programmes).

• 1+2+2 articulate pathways [Diploma in Foundation StudiesèHigher Diploma/Associate DegreeèBachelor's Degree] are available to the graduates.

  For examples:

  • Higher Diploma in Business Administration and Management / Higher Diploma in Digital Business Practice -> Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) in Accounting and Taxation / Corporate Governance / Digital Business / Finance and Risk Management / Financial Technology and Innovation / Global Business / Marketing / Global Marketing and Supply Chain Management / Business Management / Professional Accounting

  • Higher Diploma in Early Childhood Education -> Bachelor of Education (Honours) (Early Childhood Education: Leadership and Special Educational Needs)

  • Higher Diploma in Tourism and Airline Studies / Higher Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Studies / Higher Diploma in Resort and Theme Park Management -> Bachelor with Honours of International Hospitality and Attractions Management

  • Higher Diploma in Psychology -> Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Psychology / Psychology and Mental Health

  • Higher Diploma in Criminology -> Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Applied Social Studies (Criminology, Social Policy and Youth Studies specialization) / Politics and Public Administration / Economics and Public Policy Analysis

  • Higher Diploma in Creative Culture and Arts Practice -> Bachelor of Arts / Fine Arts (Honours) in Creative Writing and Film Arts / Creative Advertising and Media Design / New Music and Interactive Entertainment / Animation and Visual Effects / Cinematic Design and Photographic Digital Art / Imaging Design and Digital Art