IB Pathways

Hong Kong Baptist University · Hong Kong

Communication (Journalism, PR and Advertising)

A four-year social sciences degree in Kowloon Tong.

Where
Kowloon TongHong Kong
Degree
Bachelor of CommunicationHons
Length
4 years
Taught in
English
Starts
Autumn 2027
Apply by
1 February 2027First round by 16 Nov
Admission
SelectiveIB grades · 70 places
EU/EEA fee
HK$240,000 a year2027/28
More facts
Degree
Bachelor of CommunicationHons
Length
4 years
Taught in
English
Starts
Autumn 2027

Deadlines

  1. 16 November 2026

    First round: applications close, 11:59 pm Hong Kong time
    DetailsSource

  2. 1 February 2027

    Main round: applications close, 11:59 pm Hong Kong time
    Hard deadline
    DetailsSource

  3. 31 May 2027

    Extended round: applications close, 11:59 pm Hong Kong time
    Hard deadline
    DetailsSource
All dates for this programme (1 more)

  1. 6 July 2027*

    IB results released
    DetailsSource

* Last year’s date, not yet confirmed.

Every date in Hong Kong

What it is

One broad-based entry into two majors, Journalism and Digital Media or Public Relations and Advertising. The journalism side offers Chinese, international, broadcast and financial specialisms, plus a data and media concentration.

What you need

  • English A (SL or HL)minimum 4 · English B: grade 4 at HL or 5 at SL
Requirements in full

Every IB applicant at Hong Kong Baptist University

No minimum total is set; the middle half of 2026 entrants had 30-34 points. IB English A grade 4 (English B: 4 at HL, 5 at SL). Chinese Medicine also asks for Biology or Chemistry and a Chinese qualification.

Where it says so

Its entry requirements

Check it on admissions.hkbu.edu.hk

How places are decided

    • IB grades
    Majors are allocated in year one on your results, a core-subject score, your preference and the School's allocation.
Sources (2)
  1. Communication (Journalism, PR and Advertising) at HKBU — checked 2026-10-07
  2. Entry requirements

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