Prospective students may apply for the MAEC program through direct choice in the JUPAS/Non-JUPAS admission scheme, or transfer from the regular Science/Business School programs after their first year of study. Admission is based on academic results and interview performance.
JUPAS-HKDSE Applicants
Applicants with HKDSE Examination results may apply for direct entry into the Mathematics and Economics (MAEC) Program by choosing the JUPAS program code JS5813.
Minimum Requirement:
| Core Subjects | Level Required |
|---|---|
| English Language | 4 |
| Chinese Language | 3 |
| Mathematics (Compulsory Module) | 3 |
| Citizenship & Social Development | Attained |
| Elective Subjects | |
| Elective 1: One of: M1 / M2 / Biology / Chemistry / Physics / Economics |
3 |
| Elective 2: One of: M1 / M2 / Any Category A subjects |
3 |
JUPAS Score Calculation:
| Subjects | Weighting |
|---|---|
| English Language | x 2 |
| Mathematics (Compulsory Module) | x 2 |
| Best from: M1 / M2; or Biology / Chemistry / Physics / Economics |
|
| Best 2 other subjects | x 1 |
Applicants with International Qualifications
In addition to fulfilling the University’s general admission requirements, applicants with international qualifications (e.g. IBDP, GCEAL, SAT) must have at least one senior level subject from: Mathematics / Biology / Chemistry / Physics
School-based Admission (via Science or Business School)
SSCI/SBM students (admitted in 2022-23 onwards) who have fulfilled the following pre-requisite requirements may choose to major in MAEC during the major selection exercise after completing their Year One study.
Courses and Grades Requirement1. Completion of MATH1012/1013/1023 and MATH1014/1024
OR Completion of MATH1020
2. Completion of LANG1401/1402 and LANG1403/1404
3. Achieved CGA 3.0 or above |