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Bachelor of Education and Bachelor of Social Sciences

Programme Overview

Why do BEd&BSocSc?

The BEd&BSocSc double degree offers a qualification equivalent to a four-year honours degree in Social Sciences plus a one-year Postgraduate Diploma in Education. The programme is designed for students:

  • to develop interest and knowledge in social sciences from a range of Social Sciences Majors;
  • to develop expertise in teaching Liberal Studies and Humanities-related curricula;
  • to identify and reflect critically upon contemporary issues in Liberal Studies and education;
  • to develop personal strengths and professional commitment to education;
  • to complete two degrees in five years;

In sum, this double degree gives students a more integrated education experience in Social Sciences and Liberal Studies education, and allows broader career prospects.

Career Prospects

What careers can BEd&BSocSc lead to ?
  • Teaching Liberal Studies and Humanities-related curricula in secondary or possibly tertiary sectors in Hong Kong
  • Researchers in Social Sciences and Education
  • Officers in the Education Bureau and other government departments
  • Educational officers in NGOs and other educational bodies
  • Media and Journalism: media producers and journalists
  • Educational publication and editing services

Programme Structure

The programme is full-time, extending over five years. Students are required to complete courses worth 300 credit units, allocated as set out below.

Degree Components Credit Units
Social Sciences Majors
1. Geography
2. Politics and Public Administration
3. Psychology
4. Social Work and Social Administration
5. Sociology

Introductory Courses (6-12)
Pre-requisites (12)
Advanced Courses (36-48)
Social Innovation and Global Citizenship (24)
Capstone Requirement (6-18)
96
Professional Core (Liberal Studies Education)

Integrated Courses (24)
Pedagogy Courses (24)
Pedagogical Content Knowledge Courses (18)
Educational Studies Core Courses (18)
Education Studies Elective Courses (6)
Professional Practicum (30)
120
Language Enhancement Courses
18
Common Core Courses
24
Electives
42
Total
300

Admissions Requirements

Minimum Admissions Requirements for JUPAS

To satisfy the minimum requirements for entrance to the University, each applicant shall gain the following in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE):

  • Level 3 or above in English language;
  • Level 3 or above in Chinese language;
  • Level 2 or above in Mathematics;
  • Level 2 or above in Liberal Studies; and
  • Level 3 or above in two Elective Subjects.
(1) ‘Attained with Distinction’ in Applied Learning subjects will be used as additional supporting information. In the meantime, student learning experiences in Applied Learning subjects may be considered within the context of other learning experiences in their application.

(2) Other Language subjects will be used as unspecified elective subjects. The minimum requirement is Grade E.

Minimum Admissions Requirements for Non-JUPAS

Candidates with different educational backgrounds are required to satisfy each of the followings for the basic University Entrance Requirements:

  • General Academic Requirements under
    • either International Qualifications e.g. International Baccalaureate Diploma, GCE A-level, GCE AS-level etc
    • or National / Regional Qualifications e.g. Singapore’s GCE A-Level examination, South Korea’s General High School Diploma etc;
  • English language requirement; and
  • Second language requirement

Admissions Schedule

Deadlines for JUPAS application

School and non-school applicants should submit their applications via the JUPAS website at http://www.jupas.edu.hk from 25 September 2012 (9:00 am) onwards.

Deadline for Application: December 4, 2012 (by 11:59 pm)
Programme Changes : May 21, 2013 (by 11:59 pm)
Re-prioritization: July 16 - July 18, 2013
Deadline for Non-JUPAS application
Non-JUPAS Scheme (Fast Track): November 16, 2012 (by 11:59pm)
Non-JUPAS Scheme (Main Round): December 28, 2012 (by 11:59pm)

How to Apply

JUPAS candidates :

Secondary 6 students and candidates wishing to apply on the strength of their HKDSE results should apply through the Joint University Programmes Admissions System (JUPAS) using Programme Code 6195 (BEd&BSocSc).

Non-JUPAS candidates :

Other candidates, e.g. from international schools, overseas or mature applicants, may apply directly to the University (Non-JUPAS) via the on-line application system at:
http://www.als.hku.hk/admission/applying-or-admission-info/hong-kong-students/non-jupas