1. The Credit Unit System and Programme Structure of Associate Degree Programmes

2. Why Credit Unit System? Broader and more flexible curriculum
Variable study loads
Facilitates international recognition and credit transfer
Please read CCCU’s Academic Regulations (

3. Credit Unit System 1 2 3 4 5 6 Enrol on a programme
Register for courses (usually 3 credits per course) 3
Fulfil assessment requirements of courses 4
Earn credit units 5
Fulfil programme requirements 6
Be granted the award and graduate

4. PROGRAMME STRUCTURE General Education 6 CUs
CCCU English Language Requirement
6 CUs
Chinese Culture and Contemporary Life / Contemporary China: Challenges and Strategies/ Understanding Contemporary China
3 CUs
Core General Education Component
≥ 12 CUs
Programme Core
Generic Courses
18 CUs
Discipline-Specific Courses
≥ 24 CUs
Electives
≥ 39 CUs (comprising ≥ 60% of curriculum)
≥ 24 CUs

5. Programme Structure At least 6 credit units for Associate Degree:
English Courses
At least 6 credit units for Associate Degree:
3 credit units of English for Academic Studies (i.e. CGE1000 or CGE1500, depending on students’ English level upon entry)
3 credit units of English for Working Purposes (i.e. CGE2000 or CGE2001 or CGE2002 or CGE2003, depending students’ discipline)

6. Programme Structure I) A course on Chinese Culture: 3 credit units
Students are required to take 3 credit units of CGE26504 Contemporary China: Challenges and Strategies or CGE26503 Chinese Culture and Contemporary Life depending on their home division, or CGE26505 Understanding Contemporary China upon special approval by Programme Leader
General Education Courses

7. Programme Structure
II) Core General Education Component: 12 credit units
Students are also required to take 12 credit units of core GE courses, with a minimum of 3 credit units from each of the following three domains :
- Arts and Humanities
- Society and Organisations
- Science and Technology
The fourth course can be from any of the three domains or “CGE2100 Advanced English Reading & Writing Skills”. Out of the 12 credit units taken, 3 credit units must be fulfilled by taking a course at level A2.
General Education Courses

8. Programme Structure General Education Courses
Details about the general education courses offered under each domain are available at:

9. Programme Structure
Programme-Specific Courses
Please refer to your programme handbook for detailed information about the programme-specific courses that you are required to take.

10. Reminder Note that Please
It is your responsibility to FIND OUT your own PROGRAMME
Attend Divisional Orientation
Check Programme Pamphlet/ Web Site
Consult Programme Leader/ Year Tutor

11. Enjoy your study at CCCU!