International Office
Hong Kong and Macau
Alumni Society
We are holding an Alumni Society Drinks Reception on 22 February 2012. This will be an excellent opportunity to meet up with fellow Portsmouth graduates and academics for networking and to share your stories after graduating.
Venue: The Atrium, 3rd Floor, British Council, 3 Supreme Court Road
Time: 1800-2000 hrs
Please contact the University of Portsmouth Alumni for more details and to book your place.
Entry requirements
The University of Portsmouth will be accepting students who hold the HKDSE Diploma. This will be based on UCAS tariff point equivalency, including subject specific requirements where appropriate. The qualification is recognized as comparable to the UK GCE A Level.
The UCAS tariff value for HKDSE is as follows:
| Level | Tariff | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| 5** |
n/a |
To be allocated with further evidence after the first administration of the HKDSE examination in 2012 |
| 5* | 130 | Between Grades A and A* in the 2010 GCE A Level examination |
| 5 |
120 |
Comparable to Grade A in the 2010 GCE A Level examination |
| 4 |
80 |
Comparable to Grade C in the 2010 GCE A Level examination |
| 3 |
40 |
Comparable to Grade E in the 2010 GCE A Level examination |
UK Tariff points allocated to Mathematics:
The overall performance is indicated by the combined tariff points to both compulsory and extended parts
| Level | Compulsory part | Extended part | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5** |
n/a |
n/a | To be allocated with further evidence after the first administration of the HKDSE examination in 2012 |
| 5* | 60 | 70 |
- 130 points (60+70) for 5* in both compulsory and extended parts - between Grades A and A* in the 2010 GCE A Level examination - 120 points (60+60) for 5* in the compulsory part and 5 in the extended part - comparable to Grade A in the 2010 GCE A Level examination |
| 5 |
45 |
60 | |
| 4 |
35 |
50 | |
| 3 |
25 |
40 |
More information regarding the entry points required for any specific course can be found on our website by searching the course information (click on the 'Courses' button above).
If you do not have the required entry points, you will need to enrol on a foundation pathway programme. Please check our website for information regarding foundation programmes available at the University of Portsmouth, and the ICP website for programmes offered by our pathway provider:
International College Portsmouth (ICP)
Mercantile House
University of Portsmouth
Hampshire Terrace
Portsmouth PO1 2EG
Tel: +44 (0) 23 9284 8540
Fax: +44 (0) 23 9284 8541
Email: info@icp.port.ac.uk
Advanced Entry
We offer various opportunities for students currently studying or graduated from Higher Diplomas and Associate Degrees from Community Colleges to gain advanced entry onto our undergraduate courses. For more details please contact one of our local representatives in Hong Kong (listed below) or email eve.guernier@port.ac.uk
Our representatives
If you would like to apply to the University of Portsmouth, please contact our representatives in Hong Kong:
AAS Education Consultancy
Suite 1501 Two Grand Tower
No. 625 Nathan Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Tel: +852 2323 3287
Email: enquiry@aas.com.hk
Web: www.aas.com.hk
Suite E-65, 5/F Centro Comm.
Hin Lei 16F-16L Rua de S.Domingo, Macau
Tel: +853 2838 9074
Email: enquiry@aas.com.mo
Aston Education
Unit 7E, China Overseas Building
139 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Tel: +852 2866 9933
Fax: +852 2866 9880
Email: echan@astonhongkong.com
Web: www.astonhongkong.com
Chamberlain Educational Services Centre
21/F, 10 Pottinger Street
Central, Hong Kong
Tel: +852 3426 8000
Fax: +852 3426 8108
Email: connie@chamberlain-edu.com
Web: www.chamberlain-edu.com
Dadi Overseas Studies Service Centre
Rm.1911, 19/F, One Grand Tower
639 Nathan Road, Mongkok, Hong Kong
Tel: +852 2314 8312
Fax: +852 2314 0767
Web: www.dadi.com.hk
HKIES Overseas Education Centre
Unit 1303, Pilkem Commercial Centre
8 Pilkem St, Jordan, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Tel: +852 2264 8990
Email: jessie@hkies.com.hk
Web: www.hkies.com.hk
Hong Kong Education Web
Room 901, Shanghai Industrial Investment Building
48-62 Hennessy Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong
Tel: +852 2272 2800
Fax: +852 2272 2828
Email: ieu@education.com.hk
IDP
Room 2807, 28th Floor, Harbour Centre
25 Harbour Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong
Tel: +852 2827 6362
Fax: +852 2827 9286
Email: info.hongkong@idp.com
International Studies Service Centre (ISSC)
Room 2008-11, Wu Sang House, 655 Nathan Road
Mongkok, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Tel: +852 2591 9997
Fax: 00 852 2591 9993
Email: cngai@issc.com.hk
Web: www.issc.com.hk
Wai Shun International Education Centre
Room C, 14/F Nathan Tower, 518 Nathan Road
Yaumatei, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Contact Person: Rebecca Wong
Tel: +852 2782 0900
Fax: +852 2771 2711
Email: rcnwong@netvigator.com
