| Programme (taught in English and Chinese) | 2-year full-time or 3-year part-time higher diploma programme to integrate the fields of criminology, criminal justice, data science and information technology. |
| Career in | law-enforcement using ICT/AI, correctional service and NGOs, finance sector to enhance compliance and regulations, teaching and research in crime and security science. |
| Further study | Graduates may articulate to BCSS(Hons) degree programme with perfect match in curriculum to bridge to Year 3. |
| Local admission: Year 1 entry | Minimum 2222A (English, Chinese, Citizenship and Social Development and 2 other subjects) in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSEE); (or an equivalent qualification) more |
| Local student finance | Apply directly through online application. more |
| International student | Non-Chinese speaking international student may have Chinese courses substituted by other courses. more,hostels |
Learning updated ICT knowledge and application are essentail in the industrial envirnoment. The HDCSS is a dynanamic and specialized sub-degree Programme that integrates the fields of criminology, criminal justice, data science and information technology. This interdiscplinary programme equips students with a comprehensive understanding of crime prevention, security management, and the role of applied science in addressing contemporary crime and security challenges.
The unique features of the HDCSS programme are:
Upon successful completion of the Program, students should be able to:
The HDCSS and BCSS programmes support the career development of the following four major groups of professionals:
Graduates in HDCSS, having met the minimum GPA requirement of 2.0, are also prepared for further studies with Year 3 admission to BCSS(Hons.) offered by the School.
For admission to Year 1 of the Programme, applicants must satisfy one of the following admission requirements:
To seek admission to the Program, applicants should apply via online application.
Shortlisted local applicants will be invited to attend an admission interview. Applicants are requested to bring the following when attending the interview:
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The following is only a preliminary and unofficial view provided for convenience:
The tuition fee for the 2026/27 intake of the HDAI-ICT programme is:
Full-time Year 1: $64,260
Full-time Year 2: $64,260
for a total over 2 years of: $128,520
The fee for part-time student:
Part-time Year 1: $42,840
Part-time Year 2: $42,840
Part-time Year 3: $42,840
for the total over 3 years of: $128,520
With Internal Articulation Scholarship (for recent SFU HD graduates articulating to this BSc at Year 3 entry), the tuition reduces to $20k per year.
Qualified applicants may also apply for cholarships offered by the University:
Entrance Scholarships of $30k for full-time year 1 entry with HKDSE 5 subjects total ≥ 13, year 2/3 entry with CGPA ≥ 2.2/2.6.
Principal's Normination Scholarship of $20k .
SFU Empowerment Scholarship of $20k for new students with good academic record (HKDSE 5 subjects total ≥ 17) and financial need.
Louis LEUNG Kwong Yoon Scholarship of $20k for new Catholic students willing to uphold Catholic values in study and in life.
International students may apply: All courses in HDCSS are taught in English, where Chinese language courses may be replaced by other courses for non-English speaking students.
The equivalent qualification to meet the admission requirements for local studentsis generally the successful completion of high school education in a 12-grade school system. It will include basic STEM courses and sufficient preparation in English proficiency to enable study in this degree program with lectures taught in English. Performance based on school transcript will be evaluated individually. Non-English speaking international students may be exempted from Chinese language study.
The annual non-local student tuition fee for the 2025/26 intake of the 2-year HDCSS (or HDCSS) programme is HK$96,310. (Exchange rate: HK$7.8 = US$1)
Students are highly encouraged to take the Internship course to gain industry experiences.
Industry parters are offering Internship to our students and are also hiring from our graduates.
Partial list of our industry partners are:
IT and AI have already revolutionized crime and law-enforcement so that this study will future proof the jobs in these areas.
Programming crime scientist, data scientist for crime prevention and detection, web development for secure and compliant systems.
If I do not meet the basic admission requirements, will I still be enable to study this higher diploma programme?
Students could study the Diploma in Foundation Studies of Higher Education and be admitted to HDCSS programme when they graduate from the diploma.
Do I have a higher chance of admission in the HDCSS programme if I have studied ICT? Does ICT have a higher weighting than other electives e.g. Economy?
In the selection process, the applicant's scores in two elective subjects in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination will be considered as additional scores. Although prior study in ICT may help, other factors such as interview, motivation and interests of the applicant are also considered.
Would some subjects of the HDCSS be exempted if I have studied some related subjects in the Diploma?
We can only exempt subjects that have QF level 4 or above.
Will there be interview after the annoucement of JUPAS result?
Yes. If students are interested in our programme, welcome to give us a call or whatsapp to 52693846, so we can arrange special interview.
I have already complete a Diploma Yi Jin or IVE, can I apply for HDCSS?
One who has already complete Diploma Yi Jin may apply for HDCSS.
Does the school help the BCSS students buy the expensive professional softwares for their personal use?
The school has established AI laboratory and installed the needed software. Students may use the lab facilities without having to buy their own.
Would it be difficult to understand the contents if I have never studied and contacted any related topics or knowledge?
No. When we design the programme, we do not require that the students have studied any related topics or knowledge.
Does the school provide any supports for the HDCSS students if they have the opportunity to join the Hong Kong or international competitions?
Our institute has budget to support students' competitions.
Is there any scholarship programme for the HDCSS students?
If the new students score 13 points in the best five subjects in the DSE, they can also receive an admission scholarship of $30,000.
What are the qualifications of the academic staff of the HDCSS programme?
The teaching faculty is composed of both local and international experts in crime, AI, ICT, and 5G, including some staff with rich industry experience and Fellows of IEEE.