Bachelor of Education and Bachelor of Social Sciences
Programme Overview and Aims
Enquiries Information
General Enquiries
Contact: Faculty of Education
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Social Sciences Curriculum
Contact: Faculty of Social Sciences
+852 3917 1234
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Internship
Contact: Dr Eva Chan
+852 2219 4193
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Academic Matters
Contact: Dr Eva Chan (Curriculum Coordinator)
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The programme is suspended for admissions sine die with effect from the academic year 2022-23.
The BEd&BSocSc has been jointly offered by the Faculty of Education and the Faculty of Social Sciences since 2012. This five-year programme integrates major studies in Social Sciences and professional studies in Liberal Studies* education. This is a unique programme in the region designed to reach out to society and to understand and respond to both local and global issues. Our mission is to prepare students, through a rich variety of learning experiences, to be young professionals, researchers and leaders serving the community.
This programme gives students an integrated experience in social sciences and Liberal Studies* education, and allows broader career prospects. The programme combines rigorous academic study with experiential learning, internship and exchange, and practical applications. Graduates can teach Liberal Studies* and/or humanities-related curricula# in secondary schools.
*Liberal Studies is to be renamed as Citizenship and Social Development from the 2021-22 school year.
#Students need to take the relevant major/minor studies.
Programme Features
- Students will develop interest and knowledge in social sciences from a range of social sciences majors, and expertise in teaching Liberal Studies* and humanities-related curricula#. They will identify and reflect critically upon contemporaryissues in Liberal Studies* and education. Such experiences enable them to develop personal strengths and a professional commitment to education.
- The programme offers two degrees in one. It isequivalent to a BSocSc plus a Postgraduate Diploma in Education, a professional teaching qualification recognised in Hong Kong schools:
- a first degree majoring in Social Sciences
- a teacher training qualification in Liberal Studies* and humanities teaching
- Students may take a range of elective courses within the Faculty of Education and the Faculty of Social Sciences, or in other Faculties, and may combine elective courses to declare a minor subject.
- Students participate in the Global Citizenship programme overseas to enhance global awareness, and experiential learning programmes of their choice to enhance Liberal Studies* professional knowledge.
- Students participate in the Social Innovation programme to explore and investigate social issues through first-hand practical experiences in local organisations, and apply knowledge and skills acquired at the University to real work situations.
*Liberal Studies is to be renamed as Citizenship and Social Development from the 2021-22 school year.
#Students need to take the relevant major/minor studies.
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