Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education in Language Education — English

Programme Overview and Aims

Enquiries Information

Application & Admissions

Contact: Faculty of Education

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Arts Curriculum

Contact: Faculty of Arts

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Academic Matters

Contact: Dr Ruby Yang (Curriculum Coordinator)

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Programme Overview and Aims

The BA&BEd(LangEd)-English has been jointly offered by the Faculty of Arts and Faculty of Education since 2005. This five-year double degree integrates specialist studies in English language and linguistics and professional studies in English language education. The programme combines rigorous academic study with experiential learning and practical application. Graduates of the BA&BEd(LangEd)-English are able to meet the requirements for English language teachers in both primary and secondary schools as recommended by the HKSAR government.

Powerpoint file for admissions talk
(HKU Information Day for Undergraduate Admissions 2024)

Programme Features

Students will develop in-depth knowledge of English language and linguistics, literature, communication and language acquisition and will critically explore issues in language education specifically and education generally and develop personal strengths and commitment to education.
The programme offers two degrees: a BA in English language and linguistics, and a BEd in English language education. It is equivalent to a BA plus a Postgraduate Diploma in Education, a professional teaching qualification recognized in Hong Kong schools. Graduates are fully exempted from the Government's Language Proficiency Requirement (English Language).
Students may take a range of elective courses within the Faculty of Education or in other Faculties, and may combine elective courses to declare a minor subject.
Students participate in an overseas immersion programme to increase global awareness, enhance language proficiency and enrich professional development.

The Scholarship for Prospective English Teachers is set up by the Education Bureau (EDB) to attract persons proficient in English to pursue relevant local bachelor degree programmes which will qualify them to become English teachers on graduation. For details, please refer to EDB's website.

JUPAS Information Sessions 2024 - Thematic Talk

Topic: The impact of AI on English language teaching

By Dr Ruby Yang, Programme Coordinator of BA&BEd(LangEd)-Eng

Programme Video - Double Degree Programmes

Jack Chan

Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education in Language Education — English

Current Student

Through project-based learning and close collaboration with my brilliant cohort, I have witnessed my growth to becoming a future language educator, and I am so grateful to have my dearest teachers and classmates supporting me through this journey.

Muskan Khan

Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education in Language Education — English

Current Student

I am grateful for the strong emphasis our professors place on reflective practice which has instilled in me the invaluable habit of self-evaluation. This reflective mindset, combined with pedagogical tools and enriching experiences that I have gained, has paved the way for me to become...

Yu Kaixin

Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education in Language Education — English

Current Student

Our supportive community, including dedicated professors and peers, has been instrumental in helping me grow both personally and professionally, preparing me for a future in education.

Ronny Chan

Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education in Language Education — English

Current Student

Through a unique combination of lectures, small-class discussions, and experiential learning, I have learnt to make creative connections between pedagogical theories and real-life teaching contexts to ignite students’ intellectual curiosity and optimise their learning experience.