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 |
| Liberal Studies | 2 |
| Elective Subjects | |
| Elective 1: One of: M1 / M2 / Biology / Physics / Chemistry / Combined Science / Economics | 3 |
| Elective 2: One of: M1 / M2 / Any Category A subjects | 3 |
JUPAS Score Calculation – Best 6 Subjects with Weighting:
| Subjects | Weighting |
|---|---|
| English Language | x 2 |
| Mathematics (Compulsory Module) | x 2 |
| Best Elective: M1 / M2; or Biology / Physics / Chemistry / CS / Economics | x 2 |
| Next best 3 subjects: Any 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 2016-17 or later) 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 Requirement
1. Completion of MATH1012/1013/1023 and MATH1014/1024
- At least one course obtained B- or above &
- Both courses obtained C+ or above
OR
Completion of MATH1020
- Obtained B- or above
- Placement test will be required for students who have got credit transfer for MATH1020
2. Completion of LANG1002 and LANG1003
- At least one course obtained C+ or above &
- Both courses obtained C- or above