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Year 2 Entry: 3 Years (Full-Time/Work-study)
Year 3 Entry: 2 Years (Full-Time/Work-study) / 3 Years (Part-Time Evening)
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General Education (GE) : Tsing Yi/Chai Wan Campus
The programme is recognised under the QF Level: 5
Registration No.: 15/000513/L5
Registration Validity Period: 01/09/2015 to 31/08/2025
Programme Aims
The programme aims to nurture students to become professional engineers for designing and managing the built environment and the building services systems. The programme combines theory and practice, covering carbon-reducing and energy-saving design methods and data-driven energy management technologies for the built environment and the building services systems, as well as large-scale construction project management skills, providing comprehensive training on the application of Building Information Modelling technologies. The programme focuses on broadening students’ horizons and, through the close partnership with the industry, providing 720 hours of internship work for students to fully understand the real-world operation of the industry, acquire practical skills, and prepare well for the future career.
Career Prospects
Graduates are mainly engaged in industries related to built environment and building services engineering, providing professional design and management services for governments, developers, contractors, consulting firms and property or facility management companies. Attractive salaries in the industry are available, with graduates earning as high as HK$26,000 per month, and the employment rate of the graduates is over 98%. Some graduates also choose to pursue postgraduate studies at local, Mainland or overseas universities.
Professional Recognition
The programme has received full accreditation from the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE). Academic programmes accredited by HKIE for the Building Services Discipline are recognised by the UK’s Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) under reciprocal recognition agreements. The programme is also accredited by the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications (HKCAAVQ) and recognised by the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD) of the HKSAR Government as meeting the academic qualification requirements for registration as a Grade C electrical worker.
Graduates of the programme are eligible to register for the HKIE Scheme “A” Training in the corresponding disciplines as detailed below:
- Building Services Discipline (BSS): Graduates of the programme are eligible.
- Fire Discipline (FRE): Graduates of the programme are eligible, provided they have completed the following elective modules: “SBS5432 Fire Dynamics”, “SBS5440 Computational Fire Modelling for Building Design”, and “SBS5441 Legislation Aspects of Fire Safety Management”.
- Energy Discipline (ENY): Graduates of the programme are eligible, provided they have completed the elective module “SBS5433 Renewable Energy”.
Industry Collaboration Scheme
THEi Work-Study Degree Programmes offer an alternative articulation pathway and advancement opportunity for recent Higher Diploma graduates and working adults to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree qualification.
THEi and HKFEMC have collaborated to launch an innovative scheme called the “Work-Study Degree Scheme” for students of the programme. Please check here for details.
Programme-specific Requirements
For Year 1 Entry :
- For applying on the basis of the HKDSE results :
- Level 3 or above in the HKDSE English Language and Chinese Language; AND Level 2 or above in the HKDSE Mathematics and one Elective Subject (must be Level 2 or above in the HKDSE Biology / Chemistry / Physics / Mathematics Extended Module 1 or 2); AND an “Attained” in Citizenship and Social Development; OR Equivalent.
- a maximum of two ApL subjects can be counted for admission purpose. Relevant ApL subjects include: Automotive Technology, Building Facilities Engineering, Building Technology, Aviation Studies, Electrical and Energy Engineering, Digital Construction, Constructing Smart Cities, Tech Basics and AI and Robotics.
- Applicants may be required to attend an interview.
For Year 3 Entry :
- Higher Diploma OR equivalent sub-degree qualifications/studies in a relevant area of study.
Remarks:
- Additional core modules are required (with fee charged) for sub-degree graduates according to the educational background of individuals.
- All applicants are screened and selected by an Admission and Interview Panel. All interviews are conducted in English.
Tuition Fee
- The tuition fees are charged according to the number of credit points taken during a semester.
- The tuition fee for academic year 2025/26 per credit:
Local Students Non-local Students HK$ 3,520* HK$ 4,230* *The programme is undergoing a learning programme re-accreditation exercise for the Academic Year 2025/26, which may lead to change in the number of credit points required for graduation and the tuition fee per credit. However, the revised total tuition fee will not exceed the total tuition fee listed above.
- This programme has been included in the “Pilot Project on the Development of Applied Degree Programmes” by the Education Bureau. The annual subsidy amount provided to full-time students enrolling in this designated applied degree programme under SSSDP in AY2025/26 will be increased to $89,620.
- Individual modules of this programme are recognised by the Government’s Continuing Education Fund (CEF). Eligible part-time students may submit an unlimited number of claims for reimbursement of fees on successful completion of the module up to a maximum sum of HK$25,000.
Programme Curriculum
Year 1
- GE Core Module: Chinese 1
- GE Core Module: English for Academic Studies 1
- GE Core Module: Creativity & Innovation in Society
- Calculus
- Engineering Physics
- Architecture and Buildings
- Fundamentals of AI & Data Analytics
- Fluid Mechanics
- Electrical Services Fundamentals
- Engineering Thermodynamics
- Engineering Ethics & Safety Management
Year 2
- GE Core Module: A.I. and Blockchain in Society & Work
- GE Core Module: Entrepreneurial Mindset
- GE Elective Module 1
- GE Elective Module 2
- Heat & Mass Transfer
- Advanced Engineering Mathematics
- Project & Engineering Management
- Construction CAD & Basics of BIM
- Indoor Environment & HVAC Systems
- Hydraulic & Fire Safety Systems
- Work-integrated Learning 1
Year 3
- GE Core Module: Chinese 2
- GE Core Module: English for Academic Studies 2
- GE Core Module: English for Professional Purposes
- GE Elective Module 3
- Piped Services
- Power Distribution & Machines
- Lighting Technology
- HVACR 1
- HVACR 2
- Advanced Electrical Technology
- Fire Services
- Work-integrated Learning 2
Year 4
GE Elective Module 4
BIM for MEP
Design for Operation & Maintenance
Building Energy & Carbon Assessment
Building Automation & Control
BSE Conceptual Design
Final Year Applied Research Project
BSE Detailed Design
Programme Elective 1*
Programme Elective 2*
* Programme Electives
- Fire Dynamics
- Renewable Energy
- Acoustics Engineering
- Indoor Air Quality
- Technology Integration for Facility Management
- Facility Management Professional Practice
- Economics for Facility Management
- Vertical Transportation Systems in Buildings
- Computational Fire Modelling for Building Design
- Legislation Aspects of Fire Safety Management
- Engineering Risk, Reliability & Decision
- Principles of Project Finance
- Construction Law & Practice
- Financial Management for Engineers
- Environmental Impact Assessment
work-integrated learning
Work-integrated Learning (WIL) modules are directed industry attachments that provide powerful learning experiences by integrating theoretical learning with its application in the workplace. Students are required to complete 720 hours of Work-integrated Learning to be eligible for the award of Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Building Services Engineering.
Our WIL Partners
- AECOM Asia Company Limited
- ATAL Engineering Limited
- Buro Happold International (Hong Kong) Limited
- China State Construction Engineering (Hong Kong) Limited
- China State Construction International Holdings Limited
- Chubb Hong Kong Limited
- Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD)
- FSE Engineering Group Limited
- Gammon Construction Limited
- Hip Hing Construction Company Limited
- Hsin Chong Aster Building Services Limited
- Jones Lang Lasalle Limited
- J. Roger Preston Limited
- Kai Shing Management Services Limited
- Ocean Park Corporation
- REC Engineering Company Limited
- Sanfield (Management) Limited
- Wong & Ouyang (Building Services) Limited
- WSP (Asia) Limited