| Programme Short Name | Study Mode | Normal Period of Study | JUPAS Code | EdUHK Programme Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA(ESDC) & BEd(EL) | Full-time | 5 Years | JS8004 | A5B108 |
| Enquiry (Admissions) | Enquiry (Programme) | Download Prospectus | Programme Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| (852) 2948 6886 Submit Your Enquiry |
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Programme Introduction
This cross-sectoral co-terminal double degree programme aims to prepare students to become competent teachers of English in primary and secondary schools, or other English language related professionals. Graduates will obtain a high level of English proficiency, strong digital literacy skills, and an ability to help pupils learn English effectively. Students will learn the English language system, the use of digital tools for language applications, and the principles and theories of teaching and learning with special reference to the teaching and learning of English as a second language. Students in the programme will conduct teaching practices in primary and secondary schools, and join an immersion programme in an English-speaking country.
Programme Structure
| Domain | Credit Points (cps) |
|---|---|
| Major | 71 |
| - Discipline Studies Major | |
| - Education Major | |
| - Major Elective | |
| - Cross-Faculty Core Course | |
| - Overseas Immersion Programme (Compulsory) | |
| - Internship | |
| Education Studies | 30 |
| - Education Studies Core | |
| - Pedagogy for Major | |
| Field Experience | 22 |
| General Education | 18 |
| Language Enhancement | 9 |
| Final Year Project (Honours Project / Capstone Project) | 6 |
| Total: | 156 |
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) Students admitted into this programme are required to visit the Greater Bay Area (GBA) and/or other parts of Mainland China. The programme may also require students to participate in other non-local learning experience for completion of the programme. While the visits are subsidised, students are required to contribute part of the estimated cost of the visits ("students’ contribution"), whereas any personal entertainment, meals expenses, travel document fee and personal insurance costs shall be at students’ own expense. The estimated cost of the visits and students’ contribution for students admitted to the coming cohort is yet to be available due to a variety of factors such as inflation of cost of the visits, trip duration, traveling expenses, the exchange rate, etc.
(3) 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.
(4) Students admitted to this programme are required to participate in a compulsory Immersion Programme. While Immersion Programmes are heavily subsidised, local students are required to contribute no less than 18% of the best estimated cost of the Immersion Programmes ("students’ contribution"). Non-local students are also required to contribute no less than 18% of the best estimated cost of the Immersion Programmes ("students’ contribution").
Field Experience
Field experience (FE) is a core domain in both the pre-service and in-service teacher education programmes at the Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) which aims to support students to develop the graduate attributes of the University, i.e., Professional Excellence, Ethical Responsibilities and Innovation (PEER &I), and to nurture them to be outstanding and caring educators and professionals who contribute constructively to sustainable social and economic development in Hong Kong and beyond. Please click here for more details.
Career Prospects/Professional Recognition
The programme is designed to provide students with the disciplinary and professional competency to teach in local primary and secondary schools. Majoring in English with in-depth knowledge of digital literacy, graduates of the programme will have excellent career prospects. They will be able to apply to become fully qualified and registered teachers in Hong Kong, help primary or secondary students learn English as a second language, and embark on a wide variety of language and digital careers, such as education, media, journalism, publishing, tourism, communication, digital content production, social media management, government, charity and international development.
Note: Students admitted into this programme are normally assigned a focus of study (i.e. primary or secondary level) by the end of their first year of study. The focus of study will be reflected in the arrangements for their Field Experience and adopted for the purpose of application for Registered Teacher in Hong Kong upon graduation. This programme is designed to provide students with the disciplinary and professional competency to teach in both primary and secondary schools. However, recognition of Registered Teacher in primary or secondary schools in Hong Kong is subject to the decision of the Education Bureau (EDB). Graduates of this programme are required to approach the Teacher Registration Team of the EDB to submit applications directly and all applications will be independently assessed by the EDB.
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