B.S.Sc. in Global Communication — CUHK Major Requirements (2026–27)

Faculty: Social Science · Admission code: GCOMN · 72 units · For students admitted in 2026–27

Students are required to complete a minimum of 72 units of courses as follows:

1.Faculty Package9 units

COMM1500 and any two courses, offered by two different Programmes/Departments/Schools, chosen from the following:

ARCH1001, 1002, 1003, DSPS1001, 1003, 1004, ECON1210, 1220, 2011, GLSD1001, GPAD1020, 1076, 1077, GRMD1302, 1401, 1402, PSYC1000, 1630, SOCI1001, 1201, SOSC1001, 1002, 1003, SOWK1001, 1113, 1114, URSP1001

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CourseTitleT1T2T1 Teaching scheduleT2 Teaching scheduleEnrolment informationAlso in minor
COMM 1500Perspectives in Global Communication
--LEC: Mo 9:30AM - 12:15PM
B-LEC: Th 10:30AM - 1:15PM
ARCH 1001Introduction to Architecture
AU01-STD: Tu 2:30PM - 5:15PM
BU01-STD: Tu 2:30PM - 5:15PM
CU01-STD: Tu 2:30PM - 5:15PM
DU01-STD: Tu 2:30PM - 5:15PM
ARCH 1002Understanding Cities
--LEC: We 2:30PM - 5:15PM
Not for students who have taken ARCH2111.
ARCH 1003Visual Studies
--LEC: We 2:30PM - 5:15PM
DSPS 1001Introduction to Policy Sciences
--LEC: We 2:30PM - 5:15PM
DSPS 1003Foundation of Data Science
A-LEC: Tu 2:30PM - 5:15PM
DSPS 1004Statistics for Data Science and Policy Studies
--LEC: Mo 2:30PM - 5:15PM
ECON 1210Economics and Society
--LEC: Tu 2:30PM - 5:15PM
ECON 1220Contemporary Economic Thinking
A-LEC: Tu 8:30AM - 10:15AM Th 12:30PM - 1:15PM
B-LEC: We 8:30AM - 11:15AM
ECON 2011Basic Microeconomics
A-LEC: Mo 2:30PM - 4:15PM We 1:30PM - 2:15PM
B-LEC: Tu 8:30AM - 10:15AM Th 12:30PM - 1:15PM
C-LEC: Mo 12:30PM - 1:15PM Th 8:30AM - 10:15AM
D-LEC: Mo 8:30AM - 11:15AM
E-LEC: Tu 10:30AM - 1:15PM
-.
GLSD 1001Theoretical Perspectives on Globalization
A-LEC: Th 10:30AM - 1:15PM
B-LEC: We 2:30PM - 5:15PM
GPAD 1020Fundamentals of Government
B-LEC: Th 2:30PM - 5:15PM
GPAD 1076Thinking Politically
GPAD 1077Critical Debates in Hong Kong
--LEC: Th 11:30AM - 2:15PM
GRMD 1302People, Space and Place
--LEC: Tu 12:30PM - 2:15PM
-T01-TUT: TBA
GRMD 1401A World of Diversity
--LEC: Th 10:30AM - 12:15PM
-T01-TUT: TBA
Not for students who have taken GRMD1404.
GRMD 1402Global Change and Environmental Sustainability
--LEC: Mo 12:30PM - 2:15PM
-T01-TUT: TBA
Not for students who have taken GRMD1023.
PSYC 1000General Psychology
A-LEC: Th 2:30PM - 5:15PM
B-LEC: Th 2:30PM - 4:15PM
BL01-LAB: Th 4:30PM - 5:15PM
C-LEC: Th 2:30PM - 5:15PM
Not for students who have obtained the following grade in Psychology: IB - 5 or above (HL)/GCE-AL - C or above (AL)/Cambridge Pre-U - P2 or above (Principal course)/HKALE - C or above (AL)/AP Exam - 3 or above.Not for students who have taken UGED2581.
PSYC 1630Communication for Healthy Relationship
SOCI 1001Introduction to Sociology
A-LEC: Tu 8:30AM - 10:15AM
AT01-TUT: TBA
B-LEC: Mo 2:30PM - 4:15PM
BT01-TUT: TBA
Not for students who have taken SOCI1102 or UGEC1823.
SOCI 1201Hong Kong Society: Identities and Boundaries
--LEC: Th 10:30AM - 1:15PM
Not for students who have taken UGEC2865/GEJC1020.
SOSC 1001Design Thinking in Social Innovation
--LEC: Tu 2:30PM - 4:15PM
-T01-TUT: Tu 4:30PM - 5:15PM
SOSC 1002Managing Creativity and Group Dynamics in Innovation Teams
--LEC: Th 9:30AM - 11:15AM
-T01-TUT: Th 11:30AM - 12:15PM
SOSC 1003Introduction to Art Tech Design and Interactivity
A-LEC: Th 2:30PM - 4:15PM
AT01-TUT: Th 4:30PM - 5:15PM
B-LEC: We 2:30PM - 4:15PM
BT01-TUT: We 4:30PM - 5:15PM
SOWK 1001Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare
A-LEC: Tu 1:30PM - 3:15PM
AT01-TUT: Tu 3:30PM - 5:15PM
AT02-TUT: Tu 3:30PM - 5:15PM
AT03-TUT: Th 2:30PM - 4:15PM
B-LEC: Th 10:30AM - 1:15PM
C-LEC: Th 2:30PM - 5:15PM
D-LEC: Tu 9:30AM - 12:15PM
SOWK 1113Self-development in Changing Society
A-LEC: Th 2:30PM - 5:15PM
B-LEC: Tu 2:30PM - 5:15PM
C-LEC: Mo 10:30AM - 1:15PM
D-LEC: Mo 8:30AM - 11:15AM
Not for students who have taken SOWK1150, SOWK2110, UGED1600, UGED2591, GESC2117 or PSYC1030.
SOWK 1114From Understanding to Empowering the Socially Disadvantaged
--LEC: Mo 2:30PM - 5:15PM
Not for students who have taken SOWK2190 or UGEC2014.
URSP 1001Introduction to Urban Studies
--LEC: Tu 9:30AM - 11:15AM
-T01-TUT: Tu 11:30AM - 12:15PM
-T02-TUT: Tu 11:30AM - 12:15PM

2.Required Courses[a]30 units

(a)18 units

COMM2160 or 3650, 2560, 2922, 3710, 4150 (capstone course), 4250

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CourseTitleT1T2T1 Teaching scheduleT2 Teaching scheduleEnrolment informationAlso in minor
COMM 2160Communication Research Methods
--LEC: Th 10:30AM - 1:15PM
Not for students who have taken COMM3160.Not for old curriculum students.
COMM 3650Social Media Analytics for Communication Professionals
--LEC: Mo 10:30AM - 1:15PM
Pre-requisite(s): ENGG1003.
COMM 2560Field Study in Global Communication
--LEC: Tu 4:30PM - 5:15PM
-F01-FLD: Tu 2:30PM - 4:15PM
COMM 2922Introduction to Creative and New Media
A-LEC: Mo 2:30PM - 5:15PM
B-LEC: Tu 2:30PM - 5:15PM
C-LEC: We 2:30PM - 5:15PM
D-LEC: Tu 6:30PM - 9:15PM
COMM 3710Legal and Ethical Issues in Digital Media
--LEC: Mo 10:30AM - 1:15PM
COMM 4150Senior Research Project
AJ01-PRJ: TBA
BJ01-PRJ: TBA
COMM 4250Global Digital Platforms: Culture, Power and Politics

(b)12 units

Students are required to study in one or two overseas institution(s) for one or two academic term(s) via student exchange or study abroad programmes administered by the School of Journalism and Communication, Office of Academic Links or the Colleges, and complete at least 12 units of courses related to global communication approved by the School Director. Grades obtained in these courses are not included in the calculation of GPA. Students who are unable to obtain the required units from the overseas institution(s) must make up the shortfall by completing appropriate courses at CUHK, subject to the approval of the School Director.

3.Elective Courses[a]33 units

At least 33 units from the following courses, with a maximum of 6 units of non-COMM courses (Course that appear in more than one requirement can only be counted towards fulfillment of one requirement):

(i)Global Communication

COMM1120, 1150, 2510, 2540, 2590, 2741, 2811, 2850, 3200, 3510, 3550, 3690, 3700, 3721, 3722, 3841, 3930, GLSD3106#, 3111#, 3303#, 3402#, 3403#, 3404#, 3405#

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CourseTitleT1T2T1 Teaching scheduleT2 Teaching scheduleEnrolment informationAlso in minor
COMM 1120Development of Media and Communication
A-LEC: Mo 9:30AM - 12:15PM
B-LEC: Th 10:30AM - 1:15PM
C-LEC: Mo 10:30AM - 1:15PM
COMM 1150Introduction to Media Industries and Practices
A-LEC: Th 2:30PM - 5:15PM
B-LEC: Th 3:30PM - 6:15PM
COMM 2510Media Research: Psychological and Sociological Perspectives
COMM 2540Public Sphere and Global Media
COMM 2590Global Cinema
--LEC: Tu 3:30PM - 6:15PM
COMM 2741English Broadcast News
COMM 2811English Writing for Public Relations
COMM 2850Introduction to Integrated Marketing Communications
A-LEC: Tu 2:30PM - 5:15PM
B-LEC: Th 2:30PM - 5:15PM
Not for students who have taken COMM2810 or COMM2820.Not for old curriculum students.
COMM 3200Communication Professional Internship
AP01-PRA: TBA
BP01-PRA: TBA
COMM 3510Critical Communication Theories and Research
COMM 3550Global Finance for Communication Professionals
--LEC: We 2:30PM - 5:15PM
COMM 3690User Interface Design: Socio-cultural Perspectives and Practices
--LEC: Mo 2:30PM - 5:15PM
COMM 3700Diversity Issues in Communication
--LEC: Tu 10:30AM - 1:15PM
COMM 3721Special Topic in Global Communication I
COMM 3722Special Topic in Global Communication II
COMM 3841English Copywriting for Advertising
COMM 3930Digital Video Production
A-LEC: Tu 2:30PM - 5:15PM
B-LEC: Tu 2:30PM - 5:15PM
GLSD 3106The Rise of China in the Global Context I: Diplomacy, Trade and Soft Power
--LEC: Th 2:30PM - 5:15PM
-.
GLSD 3111Special Topic in Global Media
GLSD 3303Understanding Global Issues from Movies
--LEC: Mo 10:30AM - 1:15PM
GLSD 3402Korea and the World: Politics, Economy and Culture
GLSD 3403European Union and the World
--LEC: We 10:30AM - 1:15PM
-.
GLSD 3404Japan and Global Political Economy
--LEC: Tu 2:30PM - 5:15PM
GLSD 3405(not found in course_info)

(ii)Advertising and Public Relations

COMM2811, 2812, 2813, 2814, 2830, 2840, 2850, 3810, 3811, 3812, 3820, 3830, 3831, 3832, 3840, 3841, 3850, 3855, 3860, 3870, 3888, 4848

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CourseTitleT1T2T1 Teaching scheduleT2 Teaching scheduleEnrolment informationAlso in minor
COMM 2811English Writing for Public Relations
COMM 2812Chinese Writing for Public Relations
COMM 2813Social Media and Crisis Communication
A-LEC: Th 3:30PM - 6:15PM
B-LEC: Mo 10:30AM - 1:15PM
COMM 2814Integrated Public Relations Campaign and Event Management
--LEC: Th 2:30PM - 5:15PM
COMM 2830Accounting Planning and Management
COMM 2840Advertising and Society
--LEC: Mo 2:30PM - 5:15PM
COMM 2850Introduction to Integrated Marketing Communications
A-LEC: Tu 2:30PM - 5:15PM
B-LEC: Th 2:30PM - 5:15PM
Not for students who have taken COMM2810 or COMM2820.Not for old curriculum students.
COMM 3810Public Relations and Social Theory
--LEC: Tu 2:30PM - 5:15PM
COMM 3811Special Topic in Public Relations I
COMM 3812Special Topic in Public Relations II
--LEC: We 2:30PM - 5:15PM
COMM 3820Media Management for Public Relations
--LEC: We 6:30PM - 9:15PM
COMM 3830Legal Issues in Public Relations and Advertising
--LEC: We 2:30PM - 5:15PM
COMM 3831Special Topic in Advertising I
--LEC: Th 3:30PM - 6:15PM
COMM 3832Special Topic in Advertising II
COMM 3840Chinese Copywriting for Advertising
--LEC: Sa 10:30AM - 1:15PM
COMM 3841English Copywriting for Advertising
COMM 3850Advertising Art Direction
--LEC: We 10:30AM - 1:15PM
COMM 3855Media Investment and Performance Marketing
--LEC: Th 6:30PM - 9:15PM
Prerequisite: COMM2820 or 2850.
COMM 3860Strategic Communication for Entrepreneurs
COMM 3870Social Responsibility and Sustainability Communication
COMM 3888Financial Public Relations
Prerequisite: COMM2810 or 2850.
COMM 4848New Media Advertising

(iii)Journalism

COMM2120, 2180, 2210, 2440, 2600, 2601, 2610, 2620, 2740, 2741, 2910, 3610, 3620, 3630, 3640, 3650, 3660, 3680, 3681, 3682, 3740, 3750, 3760

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CourseTitleT1T2T1 Teaching scheduleT2 Teaching scheduleEnrolment informationAlso in minor
COMM 2120English News Production I
--LEC: Mo 10:30AM - 12:15PM
-T01-TUT: Mo 12:30PM - 1:15PM
COMM 2180English News Production II
--LEC: We 2:30PM - 5:15PM
Prerequisite: COMM2120.
COMM 2210News and Society
--LEC: We 2:30PM - 5:15PM
Not for students who have taken COMM2910/UGEC2621 or UGEC2623.
COMM 2440Photojournalism
A-LEC: Mo 10:30AM - 1:15PM
B-LEC: Mo 2:30PM - 5:15PM
Not for students who have taken COMM2962.
COMM 2600Introduction to Chinese Journalism
--LEC: Mo 10:30AM - 1:15PM
COMM 2601Introduction to English Journalism
COMM 2610Foreign News Desk Practice
COMM 2620Feature Writing
--LEC: Mo 2:30PM - 5:15PM
COMM 2740Chinese Broadcast News
--LEC: Th 10:30AM - 1:15PM
COMM 2741English Broadcast News
COMM 2910News Analysis
Not for students who have taken COMM2210/UGEC2623 or UGEC2621.
COMM 3610English News Content Management
A-LEC: Tu 9:30AM - 12:15PM
B-LEC: Tu 10:30AM - 1:15PM
Prerequisite: COMM2180.
COMM 3620Investigative Reporting
COMM 3630Digital Journalism
COMM 3640China News Reporting
COMM 3650Social Media Analytics for Communication Professionals
--LEC: Mo 10:30AM - 1:15PM
Pre-requisite(s): ENGG1003.
COMM 3660Infographics and Data Visualization
COMM 3680Business and Financial Reporting
--LEC: Th 2:30PM - 5:15PM
COMM 3681Special Topic in Journalism I
COMM 3682Special Topic in Journalism II
COMM 3740Advanced Broadcast News
Prerequisite: COMM2740.
COMM 3750Visual Storytelling in Journalism
--LEC: Tu 2:30PM - 5:15PM
COMM 3760Health and Environmental Journalism

(iv)Creative and New Media

COMM2570, 2590, 2733, 2925, 2926, 2928, 2940, 2962, 3690, 3711, 3733, 3800, 3910, 3920, 3921, 3922, 3930, 3933, 3939, 3940, 3941, 4730, 4733, 4935, 4956, 4962, CSAT2001#, 2002#, 3001#, 3002#

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CourseTitleT1T2T1 Teaching scheduleT2 Teaching scheduleEnrolment informationAlso in minor
COMM 2570Hong Kong Cinema
--LEC: We 2:30PM - 5:15PM
COMM 2590Global Cinema
--LEC: Tu 3:30PM - 6:15PM
COMM 2733Radio and Podcast Production
A-LEC: Tu 10:30AM - 1:15PM
B-LEC: Tu 10:30AM - 1:15PM
Not for students who have taken COMM2739.
COMM 2925Principles of Editing in Creative Media
--LEC: Tu 10:30AM - 1:15PM
COMM 2926Creative Design and Layout
COMM 2928Art Direction
A-LEC: We 6:30PM - 9:15PM
B-LEC: Mo 6:30PM - 9:15PM
COMM 2940Internet, Digital Media and Information Society
--LEC: Th 2:30PM - 5:15PM
COMM 2962Photography
A-LEC: We 2:30PM - 5:15PM
B-LEC: Th 2:30PM - 5:15PM
Not for students who have taken COMM2440.
COMM 3690User Interface Design: Socio-cultural Perspectives and Practices
--LEC: Mo 2:30PM - 5:15PM
COMM 3711Script Writing and Screenplay
--LEC: Mo 3:30PM - 6:15PM
COMM 3733Television Studio Production
--LEC: Sa 1:30PM - 4:15PM
COMM 3800Digital Media Design and Application
A-LEC: We 10:30AM - 1:15PM
B-LEC: Mo 2:30PM - 5:15PM
COMM 3910Sound Production
--LEC: Mo 2:30PM - 5:15PM
COMM 3920Creative Writing in Media
A-LEC: Tu 10:30AM - 1:15PM
B-LEC: Th 1:30PM - 4:15PM
COMM 3921Special Topic in Creative and New Media I
--LEC: Th 2:30PM - 5:15PM
COMM 3922Special Topic in Creative and New Media II
--LEC: Tu 6:30PM - 9:15PM
COMM 3930Digital Video Production
A-LEC: Tu 2:30PM - 5:15PM
B-LEC: Tu 2:30PM - 5:15PM
COMM 3933Music Industry, Production and Marketing
COMM 3939Film Directors
--LEC: Th 10:30AM - 1:15PM
COMM 3940Immersive Storytelling
--LEC: Th 10:30AM - 1:15PM
COMM 3941New Media and Entertainment Business
COMM 4730Documentary
A-LEC: Th 2:30PM - 5:15PM
B-LEC: We 2:30PM - 5:15PM
COMM 4733Advanced Television Studio Production
Pre-requisite: COMM3733.
COMM 4935Cinematography
Prerequisite: COMM2922.
COMM 4956Fundamentals of Computer Animation
COMM 4962Advanced Photography
--LEC: Tu 2:30PM - 5:15PM
Prerequisite: COMM2440 or 2962.
CSAT 2001Media and Representation: History and Theory
--LEC: We 2:30PM - 5:15PM
CSAT 2002Creative Dialogue
A-LEC: Tu 10:30AM - 1:15PM
B-LEC: Th 10:30AM - 1:15PM
CSAT 3001Technological Practices in Arts and Design
CSAT 3002Field Study in Arts Technology

(v)Communication Studies

COMM2140, 2920, 2930, 2932, 3130, 3131, 3132, 3191, 3193, 4040, 4191

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CourseTitleT1T2T1 Teaching scheduleT2 Teaching scheduleEnrolment informationAlso in minor
COMM 2140Media and Social Development in Mainland China
COMM 2920Media, Sex and Violence
A-LEC: Mo 2:30PM - 5:15PM
B-LEC: We 2:30PM - 5:15PM
COMM 2930Understanding Movies
A-LEC: Th 9:30AM - 12:15PM
B-LEC: We 9:30AM - 12:15PM
Not for students who have taken UGEC2643.
COMM 2932Film Genres: Love, Death and Laughs
--LEC: Th 10:30AM - 1:15PM
COMM 3130Media and Cultural Criticism
COMM 3131Special Topic in Communication Studies I
COMM 3132Special Topic in Communication Studies II
COMM 3191Film, Television and Hong Kong Culture
--LEC: We 3:30PM - 6:15PM
COMM 3193Media and Gender
--LEC: We 10:30AM - 1:15PM
COMM 4040Directed Studies in Communication
AHJ1-PRJ: Mo 2:30PM - 5:15PM
COMM 4191Cultural Studies and Popular Culture

Explanatory Notes

1.

COMM courses at 2000 and above level as well as those labeled as # will be included in the calculation of Major GPA for honours classification.

2.

Students are responsible for the extra costs incurred in relation to the resident study in the overseas institution(s).

[a]

The courses to be used to fulfill the requirements in 3(i) to (v) should not include courses that have been used to fulfill the requirements in 2(a).

[b]

Students may complete up to 24 units of courses related to global communication approved by the School Director during the resident study in the overseas institution(s). The extra units taken at the overseas institution(s) can be used to fulfill the requirements of Elective Courses, subject to the approval of the School Director.