| Programme Short Name | Study Mode | Normal Period of Study | JUPAS Code | EdUHK Programme Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BSocSc(SCS)&BEd(GEOG) | Full-time | 5 Years | JS8012 | A5B116 |
| Enquiry (Admissions) | Enquiry (Programme) | Download Leaflet |
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| (852) 2948 6886 Submit Your Enquiry |
Dr HUI Lai Hang Dennis (852) 2948 6365 huilh@eduhk.hk Ms LEE Ching Jane (852) 2948 7707 jclee@eduhk.hk |
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Programme Introduction
Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Sociology and Community Studies and Bachelor of Education (Honours) (Geography) (co-terminal double degree) (Five-year Full-time) is a teacher-training programme which aims to equip students with two social science disciplinary perspectives – both geographical and sociological – in analysing the complex relationships between individuals, societies, and the world. Upon completion of the proposed programme, graduates will be able to apply both disciplinary knowledge and pedagogical skills in the teaching sector.
Graduates will be eligible for applying as registered teachers in Hong Kong and could teach Geography and specific modules within Tourism and Hospitality Studies in secondary schools with the subject knowledge and pedagogical experiences provided in the programme. At the same time, students will be equipped with professional and generic skills that would be useful for other professional sectors dedicated to community advancement and sustainable development.
Programme Features
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Provides solid geographical knowledge with sociological training
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Offers extensive pedagogical training with practical teaching experience
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Enhances professional skills through local, regional and overseas fieldwork
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Provides career preparation through comprehensive student-centric learning supports
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Graduates will obtain dual degrees and be eligible for applying as registered teachers in Hong Kong
Programme Structure
| Domain | Credit Points (cps) |
|---|---|
| Major | 71 |
| - Discipline / Discipline Studies Major | 35 |
| - Education Major | 33 |
| - Cross-Faculty Core Course | 3 |
| Education Studies | 30 |
| - Education Studies Core | 24 |
| - Pedagogy for Major | 6 |
| 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.
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
This specially designed Double-Degree Programme will offer our students ample opportunities not only to equip themselves with the pedagogical skills essential to effective teaching, but also to enhance their professional skills which are applicable to academic and other professional contexts. Graduates are expected to be eligible to apply to be Registered Teachers (RT) in Hong Kong and could teach Geography in secondary schools with the subject knowledge and pedagogical experiences provided. Meanwhile, the sociological training of the Programme also enables graduates to pursue diverse career options in the government sector, non-government organisations and commercial firms, and especially those with a community focus.
What Our Student Says
The University has provided me with various engaging opportunities to enhance my pedagogical skills and geographical knowledge. During the two Block Practices, I had the precious opportunities to interact with my peers and received useful advice and support to enhance my teaching style. The University has offered me an important opportunity to conduct academic research in the form of Honours Project. I am glad to have the holistic support of the University and hope to make use of the knowledge and skills developed in my university life to contribute the robust growth of geographical education.
Wong Lai Shun, Nelson
Bachelor of Education (Honours) (Geography)
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