Programme Description
This programme aims to equip students with:
- high proficiency in English necessary for fulfilling the language exit requirement as stipulated by the University;
- in-depth knowledge of the English language;
- abilities to help students in primary schools in Hong Kong to learn English as a second language effectively;
- lifelong learning skills and are able to appreciate moral, social and cultural values;
- the aptitude to work collaboratively with students, parents, colleagues, school administrators and other professionals; and
- understanding of education issues of Hong Kong and will react to educational innovations positively.
| Study Mode | Normal Period of Study | JUPAS Code | EdUHK Programme Code |
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| Full-time | 5 Years | JS8222 | A5B059 |
| Enquiry (Admissions) | Download Prospectus | Enquiry (Programme) |
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| (852) 2948 6886 Submit Your Enquiry |
Download Prospectus | (852) 2948 7152 a5b059@eduhk.hk |
Programme Structure
| Domain | Credit Points (cps) |
|---|---|
Major
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54 |
| Education Studies | 30 |
| General Education | 22 |
| Final Year Project | 6 |
| Electives (including optional Minor(s)/Second Major) # | 15 |
| Field Experience | 20 |
| Language Enhancement | 9 |
| Overseas Immersion Programme | Non-credit bearing |
| Total: | 156 |
# Student have an option of taking a Minor (15cps) (or two Minors) or a Second Major (minimum 30 cps) of taught courses in the Electives Domain for graduation with Minor(s) or Second Major, subject to the specific requirements of the Minor(s) or Second Major concerned. Students are required to take extra credits to fulfill the Second Minor/Second Major requirements.
Notes:
(1) Classes will be held in Tai Po Campus and Tseung Kwan O Study Centre / North Point Study Centre / Sports Centre / Kowloon Tong Satellite Study Centre as decided by the University.
(2) Field Experience, internship, overseas trips and immersion may be affected by the pandemic situation. Appropriate alternative arrangements will be made if outbound activities are suspended.
(3) Students admitted into this programme are required to visit the Greater Bay Area (GBA) and/or other parts of Mainland China. Programme may also require students to participate in other non-local learning experience for completion of the programme. While the visits are heavily subsidised, students are still required to contribute part of the estimated cost of the visits ("student contribution"), whereas personal entertainment, meals expenses, travel document fee and personal insurance costs will not be supported. The estimated cost of the visits for students admitted to the 2024/25 cohort is not available yet as it is subject to a variety of factors such as changes to the cost of the visits as a result of inflation, trip duration, traveling expenses, the exchange rate, etc. The exact amount of student contribution is thus not available.
(4) Students admitted to the Bachelor of Education (English Language) programme are required to attend a compulsory Immersion Programme. While Immersion Programmes are heavily subsidised, students are required to contribute no less than 18% of the best estimated cost of the Immersion Programmes ("student contribution").
(5) Starting from the 2024/25 cohort, students admitted to the full-time Bachelor of Education and Double Degree programmes are required to fulfil the “Exit Requirements for Teachers’ Professional Conduct and Ethics”, which consists of three components: 1) Fulfilment of assessment requirements of Field Experience; 2) Satisfactory completion of two required courses related to Teachers’ Professional Conduct and Ethics; 3) Fulfilment of relevant co-curricular requirement.
English Major
In this domain, students study the English language system (e.g., the English pronunciation system, formation of words, English grammar, etc.), language use in society, how people learn languages, the English language curriculum in Hong Kong, English language teaching skills, literature and drama, etc. For English language development, students will:
- undertake two mandatory English language enhancement courses in Year 1;
- undertake the optional International English Language Testing System (IELTS) preparation courses;
- live and study in an English-speaking country (for the compulsory immersion programme); and
- study courses with specific objectives for language improvement.
List of English Major Core Courses
| Domain | Course |
|---|---|
| Linguistics |
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| Literature & Culture |
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Applied English Studies |
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List of English Major Elective Courses*
| Domain | Course |
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| Linguistics |
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| Literature & Culture |
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Applied English Studies |
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* The course offering plan is subject to review and change.
List of Major Interdisciplinary Courses
| Domain | Course |
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| Major – Major Interdisciplinary Course |
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Education Studies gives students the chance to study teaching and learning from an interdisciplinary perspective. Students will study early childhood/school education from psychological, sociological, philosophical, pedagogical and other perspectives. Students will develop a range of skills necessary for professional practice, such as problem solving, critical thinking, creativity, communication, social interaction, ethical decision making and global perspectives. Education Studies helps students appreciate the importance of professional excellence, ethical responsibility and innovation to the role of a teacher. We aim for our graduates to become teachers who are caring and competent, intellectually enthusiastic, socially committed, and globally aware.
List of Education Studies Core
| Domain | Course |
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| Education Studies Core |
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List of Pedagogy for Major Courses
| Domain | Course |
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| Pedagogical courses for Major |
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The EdUHK’s General Education programme prepares students to be active agents of change, by broadening their intellectual horizons, helping them make connections among different areas of knowledge and between their formal studies and life outside the classroom, and strengthening their capacity for sound thinking and good judgement. It offers a varied but balanced mix of individual courses across a range of subject areas and disciplines, set within an integrated structure of (i) General Education Foundation Course, (ii) Experiential Learning, (iii) General Education Breadth Courses, and (iv) University ePortfolio, with a total of 22 credit points (cps).
The Final Year Project comprises two courses:
- Honours Project I / Capstone Project I: Introduction of Research Methods and Proposal
- Honours Project II / Capstone Project II: A one-year project to be conducted in the final year.
On top of the major courses, electives provide greater flexibility and multiple learning pathways for undergraduate students to develop their interests and explore their career aspirations. The following options will be available for students’ choice in the Electives Domain:
- Free electives available in the Elective Course List and General Education or other elective courses recognised by the Programme;
- Second Major;
- one / two Minors;
- any combination of the above
Students will be placed in schools, which are important sites for learning to teach and where they will have the opportunity to practise, interpret, generate, and experiment with theory. Teaching Practice for local students will be conducted in local schools. Non-local students may conduct their Teaching Practice at local schools or schools outside Hong Kong, such as mainland-based schools catering to Hong Kong pupils and offering the Hong Kong curriculum (內地設立港人子弟學校). The medium of instruction for Teaching Practice may vary depending on the policy of the schools.
- Field Experience I - FE Foundation Course
- FE and Professional Learning Portfolio I
- FE and Professional Learning Portfolio II
- Field Experience II - Block Practice I
- Field Experience III - Field Experience Semester
Important Note: The University will ask students of our full-time teacher education programmes to declare whether they have been convicted of or are being prosecuted for any sex-related offence in Hong Kong or elsewhere, and to provide relevant details prior to undertaking teaching practice. Such information may be released to their placement schools. The University reserves the right not to allow these students to attend the block teaching practice. If so, they won't be able to meet the graduation requirements of the programmes.
Students undertake English language enhancement courses offered by the Department of English Language Education, and Chinese and Putonghua courses offered by the Centre for Language in Education to meet the Language Exit Requirements for English and Putonghua of the University.
The Immersion Programme is a compulsory part of the programme and students must participate and meet the requirement of the programme successfully in order to graduate. In the programme, they will:
- live in an English-speaking country (e.g. Australia, New Zealand or Canada) and study at a university there;
- live with a local family;
- enhance their English language proficiency;
- learn more about the English language, English-speaking cultures and other education systems, and widen their horizons; and
- increase their general confidence and develop a wider worldview.
Career Prospects/Professional Qualifications
The programme is designed to provide students with the disciplinary and professional competency to teach in local primary schools. Majoring in English with in-depth academic and professional knowledge, graduates of the programme will have excellent career prospects. They will be ready to gain the following skills and qualifications:
- Be eligible to apply to become fully qualified and registered teachers in Hong Kong;
- Be able to apply for exemption from the Language Proficiency Assessment (English Language) (LPAE) with a high level of English proficiency; and
- Be able to help students learn English as a second language effectively in Hong Kong primary schools.
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