Postgraduate Certificate in Archival Studies offered by HKU SPACE Programme Overview
The programme is designed for archivists or those engaging in records management related functions who wish to update their professional knowledge and skills, widen their international exposure and obtain an academic qualification for their profession.
The programme has been jointly organized by the International Council on Archives - East Asian Regional Branch (EASTICA) and Hong Kong University, School of Professional and Continuing Education (HKU SPACE) since 2003. The programme aims to guide students to manage archives in their organization to meet business, legal, fiscal, public relations and cultural needs. All lectures and seminars are conducted by academics and archives specialists from world over. All instructors are prominent experts in the subjects they teach.
Entry Requirements Applicants shall:
a) hold a bachelor’s degree awarded by a recognized university; AND b) have 2 years records, archives or relevant work experience preferred; AND c) demonstrate proficiency in English
Applicants with other qualifications and relevant work experience will be considered on individual merits.
Programme Details
Program Structure This is a three-week intensive programme comprising not less than 120 hours of lecturing, seminar and visits. The programme introduces to students: • Module 1 – Fundamental Principles and Theories of Archival Management
• Module 2 - Current Records Management: Fundamental Principles and Theories.
• Module 3 – Archival Appraisal : Principles and Methodology
• Module 4 – Archival Administration: Accession, Arrangement and Description
• Module 5 - Management of Electronic Records
• Module 6 – Supervised Special Project
Certificate will be awarded to candidates who have completed the following requirements: 1. achieve at least 80% attendance; and
2. achieve a pass in class exercises and tests ; and
3. achieve a pass in a written report to be submitted within ONE month after the end of lectures.
Duration of Program • 3 weeks
• Class begins on 6 January 2025 and ends on 25 January 2025
Days / Time • Mon - Fri , 9:00 am - 5 :00 pm
• Sat, 9:00 am – 1 :00 pm
Student Accommodation On request, overseas student will be assisted in making accommodation arrangements during their stay in Hong Kong. Room rate is approximately HK$800 to $1,000 per day (single/double occupancy), subject to 10% service charge. Please note that room rates depend on individual hotel/guest house. Fee Course Fee • Overseas students : HK$1 6 ,000 .
Local students : HK$1 6 ,000 . ( S ubject to annual revis ion without prior notice ) Apply Application Forms ii) AS1 Form
Enrolment Method
Please complete: • Application for Enrolment Form (SF26) and
• AS1 Form - Application Form for Postgraduate Certificate in Archival Studies AS1
Application has to be accompanied by photocopies of academic transcripts, certificates, as well as recommendation from employers. You can also visit our program website (http://hkuspace.hku.hk/prog/postgrad-cert-in-archival-studies), click on the “Apply Online” button and follow the instructions to complete the application as well as submitting the specified documents online. A non-refundable HK$ 150 payment is required as application processing fee. Application Deadline
6 December 2024 (Early application is advisable especially for overseas participants as visa application takes time)
Payment Method Please refer to Enrolment Methods – Online Enrolment for details.
Any other enquiries could also be directed to Mr. Simon CHU (Special Advisor, EASTICA) at (852) 9729 3681 or email (simonfkchu@gmail.com) or Ms Stephanie LEUNG at (852) 2587 3223 or email (stephanie.ny.leung@hkuspace.hku.hk) about administration matters. Details: https://hkuspace.hku.hk/prog/postgrad-cert-in-archival-studies |