Hong Kong surveyors therefore need to acquire an international perspective. Both degree programmes receive professional recognition not only in Hong Kong but also in the United Kingdom. Most graduates become licensed professionals within their respective disciplines who are keenly sought by employers both in the public and private sectors in the Asia Pacific region. Both degree programmes require studying a wide range of subjects, accompanied by substantial amounts of practical work and studio-based learning. The practical work includes projects and case studies that require students to apply the knowledge learned in lectures to practical situations.
Projects undertaken by architecture students are generally concerned with the design of buildings.
Surveying students' projects and case studies deal with the management of the property stock and the land development process. The degree programmes have a strong academic underpinning. This provides students with a sound base to progress professionally as well as academically in postgraduate studies. It aims to prepare graduates for the MArch professional course and to equip them with basic technical skills and knowledge of architecture. The studio design programmes are topical and diversified to create greater flexibility and exposure to alternative design experiences.