Self-directed Learning
Life is not just about labour and work; through lifelong learning, we could better understand the world and different domains of knowledge, enrich our lives, and broaden our visions and dreams. While pursuing professional development and career success, you can learn to balance your personal and social life and improve your health.
Self-directed learning at CUSCS covers subjects in Language, Business and Management, IT, Arts, Psychology, Culture, Library Studies, Nutrition, and more. The courses are offered through either Postal Mode or Internet Mode, without face-to-face sessions. Students can learn through written course materials, with some courses also supplemented by pre-produced short videos that illustrate the key points of study.
Postal Mode
Printed course materials (including course guide, notes, assignments, study schedule etc.) will be dispatched to students by post 1-2 days prior to the course commencement date. Students should read the assigned chapters for Course Notes and Required Textbook* (if any) and complete assignments according to the Study Schedule. Completed assignments should be returned by postal mail; submission by email is NOT accepted. Instructors will mark and return the assignments in 4-6 weeks.
*Students are required to purchase the textbook on their own.
Internet Mode
Log-in information will be emailed to students 1-2 days prior to course commencement date. Students are required to access and download course materials (Course guide, notes, assignments, study schedule etc.) via our learning platform on their own. Students should read assigned chapters for Course Notes and Required Textbook* (if any) and complete assignments in accordance with the Study Schedule. Completed assignments should be submitted via the learning platform. Submission by email is NOT accepted. Submitted assignments will be marked and returned in 4-6 weeks. Moreover, students must have basic computer and Internet knowledge as well as provide valid email address.
* Students are required to purchase the textbook on their own.
Important Notes
- All Self-directed Learning courses, either Postal or Online mode, will NOT provide live sessions. Students will learn through written course materials in distance learning mode. Some courses provide with pre-produced short videos. They will only cover the main points of the course but NOT the whole content.
- Except otherwise specified, the Self-directed Learning courses offered by the School are open to all applicants.
- People living abroad are welcome to join our Self-directed Learning courses. However, students who wish to apply for courses in Postal Mode with non-local postal address, shall apply by paper form only and an extra postage of HK$200 must be paid. (Download Form).
- Fees paid are NOT refundable. Transfer of enrolment from one course (or delivery mode) to another can only be made subject to the approval of the School and payment of an administrative charge of HK$100. The application must be made no less than one week before the commencement date of the enrolled course (Download Form).
- Textbooks are required for some courses and are on student’s own expenses. The School will NOT acquire textbooks for students.
- Students applying for the Internet Mode must provide a valid e-mail address.
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Email: scs-deu@cuhk.edu.hk
Phone: 2209 0226