Admission
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Cultural Studies (BACS) Programme accepts UG admission students from the following categories:
• JUPAS
• Local Direct AdmissionLocal Direct Admission
• Non-local Direct Admission (Chinese Mainland & Overseas)
• Mainland JEE (Gao Kao)
JUPAS admission
Local applicants who wish to apply for the full-time government-funded BACS Programme based on their current and/or past HKDSE results through Joint University Programmes Admissions System (JUPAS) using JUPAS Code: JS7606
Minimum University requirements for JUPAS applicants
• Level 3 in English Language, Chinese Language
• Level 2 in Mathematics and two elective subjects
• Attained in Citizenship and Social Development
• Subject Weighting
English Language: 2
Chinese Language: 1.5
Category A Core/Elective Subjects: 5**=7, 5*=6, 5=5, 4=4, 3=3, 2=2, 1=1
JUPAS Flexible Admission Arrangements (for 2026-27 Entry)
The flexible admission arrangements for JUPAS aim to support applicants who have demonstrated a strong overall academic performance, but who have missed the General Admission Requirement in one core subject (either Chinese Language or Mathematics) by one level.
• Band A Programme Choice: Applicants must have placed the target Lingnan University programme(s) among their Band A choices.
• Holistic Review & Being Competitive Enough: The University will holistically review applicants’ overall academic performance (e.g., Best 5 subjects) to ensure they are competitive enough for admission consideration.
• Flexible Subjects: Chinese Language or Mathematics
2025 JUPAS Admission Scores (Main Round)
| Percentile | Weighted Admission Score | Chinese | English | Math | Elective 1 | Elective 2 |
| Median | 25.15 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 |
| Lower Quartile | 24.15 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
For more JUPAS admission information of Lingnan University, please click here.
Programme page on JUPAS Website: https://www.jupas.edu.hk/en/programme/lingnanu/JS7606/
Local Direct Admission
Local applicants applying on the basis of qualifications other than HKDSE examination results should apply directly to the University (Non-JUPAS Direct Admission).
Applicants must have fulfilled the General Admission Requirements and English Language Requirements for admission to the University: https://www.ln.edu.hk/admissions/ug/non-jupas/admission-requirements
Application: https://www.ln.edu.hk/admissions/ug/apply-now
• Early Round: 8 October 2026 to 30 November 2026
• Main Round: 1 December 2026 to 28 February 2027
• Late Round: Online applications received after 28 February 2027 will be regarded as late applications. Late applicants have a lower chance of being admitted. No applications will be accepted after 31 July 2027.
Please click here to refer to Registry website more information.
Non-local Direct Admission
Applicants from Chinese Mainland and Overseas applying on the basis of qualifications other than HKDSE examination or Mainland Joint Entrance Examination for Universities (Gao Kao) results should apply directly to the University.
Applicants must have fulfilled the General Admission Requirements and English Language Requirements for admission to the University: https://www.ln.edu.hk/admissions/ug/overseas/apply/admission-requirements
Application: https://apply.ln.edu.hk/
• Early Round: 8 October 2026 to 30 November 2026
• Main Round: 1 December 2026 to 28 February 2027
• Late Round: Online applications received after 28 February 2027 will be regarded as late applications. Late applicants have a lower chance of being admitted. No applications will be accepted after 30 June 2027.
Mainland Joint Entrance Examination for Universities in PRC (Gao Kao)
Please click here to refer to the Registry website for more details.
Scholarships
Admission scholarships will be offered to new Lingnan students: https://www.ln.edu.hk/admissions/ug/your-future-begins-now-apply/fees-and-scholarships
In addition to scholarships offered by the University, a number of other awards are available specifically for students taking the BA (Hons) Cultural Studies, which include:
Department of Cultural Studies Scholarship for Academic Excellence
The Scholarship HK$6,000, shall be awarded to one Year 2 to Year 4 full-time undergraduate student majoring in Cultural Studies, who attains the highest Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) in the current semester.
Department of Cultural Studies Scholarship for Cultural Commons
Two scholarships of HK$5,000 each shall be awarded to (i) two Year 2 to Year 4, full-time undergraduate students majoring in Cultural Studies. (ii) Awardees should have actively participated in workshops/activities of the Urban Commons Project(s) and have been practicing urban commoning.
Cultural Studies Alumni Scholarship
The scholarship HK$10,000 shall be awarded to one Year 2 to Year 4 full-time undergraduate student majoring in Cultural Studies, who has outstanding performance in a written assignment of Cultural Studies related to ‘liberty’, ‘democracy’, ‘justice’ and ‘fairness’ during the year.
FAQ
Band A applicants will be prioritized in the admission after the release of the HKDSE result. Hence applicants should put our programme in Band A to increase the chance of admission.
Please click here for the JUPAS admission scores in recent years. Please note that the evaluation of students is NOT only based on academic performance, but also on performance in extra-curricular activities, interviews, tests and other factors which reflect the all-round performance of applicants. The information contained here is for reference only.
We accept applications for direct entry to Year 2 only. Sub-degree Year 1 Students/Final Year Students/Graduates may apply for 30-credit block transfer. Please click here to refer to the Registry website for more information regarding Credit Transfer and Course Exemption.
The number of places is not pre-determined, it will depend on the number and quality of applicants. Usually, we have 35 to 40 places.
• JUPAS: Band A applicants may be invited to attend interviews.
• Non-JUPAS: Yes, admission interview will be arranged. Shortlisted candidates will be notified through email with relevant details.
The interview provides an opportunity to meet you and find out about your personal qualities and interest in the programme. You will have the chance to meet the faculty members and learn more about the programme.
Applicants will be asked a wide range of questions. It is important to be yourself. Preparing short speeches is discouraged. More details of the interview arrangement will be provided in the interview notification.