4-Year Curriculum: Credit Distribution Summary

Components	Required Credit Units ^∗
	Normative 4-year degree	Advanced Standing I ^Δ	Advanced Standing II (Senior-year Entry) ^ΔΔ
Gateway Education
University Requirements
English	6	6	3
Chinese Civilisation – History and Philosophy	3	3	Not compulsory
Distributional Area Requirements
At least 3 credit units from each area	21	12	9
College Requirement Courses	15	9	Fully exempted
Major Requirement ^◊	57 (major in Chinese);
	57 (major in Culture and Heritage Management);
	48 (major in Linguistics and Language Technology);
	57 (major in Translation and Interpretation);
	48 (major in Language Studies).
Minor (optional)	15 - 18	15 - 18	15 - 18
Free Electives	Remainder to fulfill credit requirement for graduation, if necessary
Total no. of credit units
Minimum required	120 ^†	90 ^†	60 ^‡
Maximum permitted	144	114	84

∗ Besides the credit unit requirements for graduation with major(s) listed in the table above, also take note of the University's English Attainment Requirement (in accordance with the university policy) and Chinese Language Requirement.

◊ Credit unit requirement of a single major. For requirement of double majors, please refer to the University's 4-year Curriculum Structure.

† Not applicable to major in Language Studies.

‡ 66 for BALLT (major in Linguistics and Language Technology) Advanced Standing II students admitted before 2012.

^Δ For students with recognised Advanced Level Examinations or equivalent qualifications.

^ΔΔ For Associate Degree/Higher Diploma graduates admitted to the senior year.

For background and additional information, please refer to

the University's 334 Academic Reform website and
the University's Admissions Office.

Enquiry: ctlenq@cityu.edu.hk

Page last updated: 23 August 2012