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The undergraduate curriculum aims to provide a well-balanced education
to students. In addition to courses in the field of major study and
related areas, each undergraduate program includes a requirement for
general education. Courses are designated to serve at least one of
these objectives: introducing students to the ideas, concepts, and
modes of thought of disciplines other than those directly related to
their major field of study; providing students with an appreciation
of a broad area of cultural expression; or acquainting students with
the impacts of several academic disciplines.
In the past, general education has been delivered through a school-based
distributional requirement structure. As part of the efforts to advance
our undergraduate education, the University has voted for the common core
program as a distinctive component of the new 4-year curriculum, which
will play a key role in expanding students’ educational exposure
to a variety of interdisciplinary areas, and ignite their interest in
extending their learning experience beyond traditional subjects.
Plans have been devised to ensure a gradual and smooth migration
of the existing general education (GE) structure to the new common core
program. In the coming two years prior to Fall 2010, different GE requirements
will apply to different cohorts of students. Students should find
out from below the GE/common core program requirements applicable to them. Consult
the School or the Undergraduate Core Education Office (UCEO) if in doubt.
GE requirements
- For students admitted prior to Fall 2010
(The GE requirements shown in this section do not apply to
students admitted in 2009-10 to the Preparatory Year of the 120-credit
programs or dual degree program. These students are categorized as students
admitted in 2010, and should follow the requirements shown in the following
section "For students admitted in 2010 and 2011".)
- For students admitted in 2010 and 2011
- For students admitted in 2012 to 3-year single degree programs or 4-year dual degree program
Common core program requirements
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