5 years

Duration

Sep 2024

Start Date

HKD 145,000/year

Tuition Fee

Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)

Location

The Double Degree Programme aims to prepare professional Music teachers and community-based artists who possess subject knowledge and demonstrate competency in both education and various forms of creative arts. Graduates of the Creative Arts and Culture and Education (Honours) (Music) programme at The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) will become competent music teachers in Hong Kong and possess the ability to work in a broad range of positions such as curators for art museums, galleries and music centres; administrators of arts-and-cultural related organisations; researchers in cultural studies and musicians; and arts educators.

Career Prospects/Professional Qualifications

Graduates of the programme will be creative and disciplined thinkers, fluent in written, oral and music communication. With professional enthusiasm, students are equipped with specialised subject knowledge, contemporary teaching strategies and skills in curriculum planning for Music education in both primary and secondary schools. Furthermore, the Internship programme will train students to become cultural expertise who have interdisciplinary knowledge in cross-arts issues and management. Future job/advanced study opportunities are numerous. Our graduates will possess the following qualifications and job/study opportunities:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in primary or secondary schools in Hong Kong subject to the decision of the Education Bureau (EDB);
• Ability to work competently in a broad range of positions such as curators for art museums and galleries, administrators of arts organisations, researchers in cultural studies, musicians, and art educators; and
• Eligibility to pursue local and overseas higher degree level programmes in education and creative arts disciplines.

On completion of the programme, students will be able to:

• demonstrate a solid foundation of knowledge and skills in Music, related academic competencies, and Music teaching practices to meet their future arts and cultural related career needs;
• have a passion for professional excellence and are committed to lifelong learning;
• work collaboratively and ethically with students, parents, colleagues, school administrators and other professionals to promote Music and related arts education in the primary/secondary school and community; and
• work across a range of established arts forms and contribute to the promotion and development of the arts and arts education in the local, regional and international cultural and creative industries.

5 years

Duration

Sep 2024

Start Date

HKD 145,000/year

Tuition Fee

Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)

Location

The Double Degree Programme aims to prepare professional Visual Arts teachers and community-based artists who possess subject knowledge and demonstrate competency in both education and various forms of creative arts. Graduates will become competent art teachers in Hong Kong and possess the ability to work in a broad range of positions such as curators for art museums and galleries; administrators of arts-and-cultural related organisations; researchers in cultural studies; professional artists and designers; and arts educators.

Career Prospects/Professional Qualifications

Graduates of the programme will be creative and disciplined thinkers, fluent in written, oral and visual communication. With professional enthusiasm, students are equipped with specialised subject knowledge, contemporary teaching strategies and skills in curriculum planning for Visual Arts education in both primary and secondary schools. Furthermore, the Internship programme will train students to become cultural expertise who have interdisciplinary knowledge in cross-arts issues and management. Future job/advanced study opportunities are numerous. Our graduates will possess the following qualifications and job/study opportunities:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in primary or secondary schools in Hong Kong subject to the decision of the Education Bureau (EDB);
• Ability to work competently in a broad range of positions such as curators for art museums and galleries, administrators of arts organisations, researchers in cultural studies, musicians, and art educators; and
• Eligibility to pursue local and overseas higher degree level programmes in education and creative arts disciplines.

On completion of the programme, students will be able to:

• demonstrate a solid foundation of knowledge and skills in Music, related academic competencies, and Music teaching practices to meet their future arts and cultural related career needs;
• have a passion for professional excellence and are committed to lifelong learning;
• work collaboratively and ethically with students, parents, colleagues, school administrators and other professionals to promote Music and related arts education in the primary/secondary school and community; and
• work across a range of established arts forms and contribute to the promotion and development of the arts and arts education in the local, regional and international cultural and creative industries.

5 years

Duration

Sep 2024

Start Date

HKD 145,000/year

Tuition Fee

Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)

Location

This programme aims to prepare students to become competent teachers of English for primary/secondary schools, or other English language related professionals. Graduates of the Language Studies (Honours) and Education (Honours) (English Language) programme at The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) will obtain a high level of English proficiency and an ability to help pupils learn English effectively. Students will learn the English language system in depth, the principles and theories of teaching and learning with special reference to the teaching and learning of English as a second/foreign language. Students in the programme will conduct teaching practices in primary and secondary schools, and join an immersion programme in an English-speaking country.

Career Prospects/Professional Qualifications

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 academic and professional knowledge, graduates of the programme will have excellent career prospects. They will be ready to gain the following skills and qualifications:

• Qualified Teacher Status in primary or secondary schools in Hong Kong subject to the decision of the Education Bureau (EDB);
• Be able to apply for an exemption from the Language Proficiency Assessment for Teachers – English (LPATE) with high level of English proficiency; and
• Ability to help primary and secondary students learn English as a second language effectively.

In addition to the professional teaching career, as they will have been equipped with the necessary academic knowledge and intellectual skills, they can also embark on a wide variety of other careers, such as civil service, news organisations, publishing houses, etc.

Courses include:

• Classroom Discourse Analysis
• Content-based Second Language Learning and Teaching
• Drama in the ESL/EFL Classroom
• ELT Methodology: Innovation and Change
• Integrating Information Technology in the ESL/ESL Classroom
• Language Assessment
• Motivation to Learn English: Theories and Practice

5 years

Duration

Sep 2024

Start Date

HKD 145,000/year

Tuition Fee

Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)

Location

The programme aims at equipping pre-service teachers who will be able to teach Business, Accounting and Financial Studies [BAFS] and Business Fundamentals [BF] curricular in senior and junior secondary schools. Students will be provided with both formal and informal learning opportunities such as guest lectures, company visits, exhibitions, competitions, seminars and talks on a regular basis to facilitate keeping abreast with the most current trends and issues in the field.

Upon completion of the Business, Accounting and Financial Studies (Honours) programme at The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK), students are expected to be able to:

• demonstrate a solid understanding of business and business-related disciplinary concepts and theories from an entrepreneurial perspective.
• apply business and business-related knowledge and skills to solve business problems in a responsible, creative and innovative manner.
• integrate business and business-related concepts, theories and approaches to form ethical decision-making.
• critically examine the contemporary issues in business environment and technological advancement from global and multi-cultural perspectives.
• conduct systematic research to evaluate local, regional and global contemporary business and business education issues.
• display competent teaching and professionalism for quality business education provision in schools and beyond.

Career Prospects/Professional Qualifications

Their in-depth academic and professional knowledge confer graduates of the programme with excellent career prospects. They will possess a Qualified Teacher Status in Hong Kong and are ready to become fully qualified teachers in local secondary schools. In addition to the professional teaching career, graduates will possess the academic knowledge and intellectual skills to embark on a wide variety of other relevant jobs in the government sector, non-government organisations, commercial organisations, publishing sector, etc.

5 years

Duration

Sep 2024

Start Date

HKD 145,000/year

Tuition Fee

Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)

Location

This programme emphasises integration of subject knowledge, professional knowledge and practical abilities. This programme aims to nurture outstanding early childhood educators who:

• are caring, competent and creative professionals;
• demonstrate the disciplinary as well as interdisciplinary knowledge, understanding and disposition required to design, implement and assess quality programmes for children from 0 to 8 years of age;
• can work collaboratively with children, parents, colleagues, school administrators and other professionals to address the needs of children and contribute to sustainable development of society;
• are committed to lifelong learning; and
• have a passion for excellence and are committed to the creative improvement of early childhood care and education in Hong Kong.

Career Prospects/Professional Qualifications

Graduates of the programme:

• will be qualified for registration with the Education Bureau / Social Welfare Department to teach in licensed early childhood settings in Hong Kong;
• will possess the degree-level professional qualification that is in great demand in the early childhood education sector;
• will have the ability to work competently in a broad range of positions that involve working with children and families; and
• may teach in early childhood settings overseas, subject to the registration requirements of the relevant local authorities.

5 years

Duration

Sep 2024

Start Date

HKD 145,000/year

Tuition Fee

Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)

Location

English is a very important subject in Hong Kong. Students of this Bachelor of Education in English Language – Primary (Honours) from The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) have the opportunity to develop knowledge of English and different methods of teaching English as a second language. This programme is highly practical, requiring students to use English for a variety of academic and professional purposes throughout their five years of study.

This programme aims to equip students with high proficiency and in-depth knowledge of English language; and the ability to help students in primary schools in Hong Kong to learn English as a second language effectively. Students will also develop the lifelong learning skills and be able to appreciate moral, social and cultural values; show the aptitude to work collaboratively with students, parents, colleagues, school administrators and other professionals; and understand education issues of Hong Kong and react to educational innovations positively.

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:

• Qualified Teacher Status in Hong Kong;
• Be able to apply for an exemption from the Language Proficiency Assessment for Teachers – English (LPATE) with high level of English proficiency; and
• Ability to help students learn English as a second language effectively in Hong Kong primary schools.

Courses include:

• English Grammar for Teachers
• English Phonetics and Phonology
• Linguistics
• Sociolinguistics
• Spoken and Written Discourse
• Words and their Meanings

5 years

Duration

Sep 2024

Start Date

HKD 145,000/year

Tuition Fee

Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)

Location

This programme aims at training pre-service teachers who will be able to teach Geography curriculum in the secondary schools.

On completion of the programme, students are expected to be able to:

• demonstrate a solid understanding and command of geographical concepts and theories and apply the knowledge to solve geographical problems in the local, regional and global contexts with complex human-physical interface;
• develop learning capability to be a competent and effective learner and teacher in a dynamic and an ever-changing society;
• apply critical thinking to analyze the geographical and environmental issues that address the relationship among land, nature and people in the physical and human environments;
• demonstrate the pedagogical literacy and competency required for the development and implementation of curriculum in secondary schools; and
• develop essential abilities to plan, execute, report on field work and geographical research with the skills of data analysis, Geographic Information System, remote sensing and field studies.

Career Prospects/Professional Qualifications

In-depth academic and professional knowledge confer graduates of the programme with excellent career prospects. They will possess a Qualified Teacher Status in Hong Kong and are ready to become fully qualified teachers in local secondary schools.

In addition to the professional teaching career, graduates will possess the academic knowledge and intellectual skills to embark on a wide variety of other relevant jobs in the government sector, green non-government organizations, commercial organizations, environmental consultancies, etc.

Courses include:

• Foundation of Physical Geography
• Understanding Cultural and Human Geography
• Global Environmental Issues
• Spatial Data Analysis and GIS
• Natural Hazards
• Globalizing China: The People and Development

5 years

Duration

Sep 2024

Start Date

HKD 145,000/year

Tuition Fee

Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)

Location

This Primary in General Studies (Honours) programme at The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) promotes your generic skills for life-wide and life-long learning, fosters positive personal and social values and attitudes, and develops your skills through investigation, project learning and service learning.

Taught as an interdisciplinary subject, this Primary in General Studies (Honours) programme at The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) aims to develop generic skills (e.g. problem solving, critical thinking, creativity, study skills, communication, Information Technology, etc.) that are essential for learning in the information era and for making sense of social and environmental issues. You will be acquainted with the spirit and framework of inquiry and will be equipped with the social and scientific inquiry skills that come into play in the teaching and learning of General Studies.

Career Prospects/Professional Qualifications

The in-depth academic and professional knowledge confers graduates of the programme with excellent career prospects. They will possess a Qualified Teacher Status in Hong Kong and are ready to become fully qualified teachers in local primary schools. In addition to the professional teaching career, as they will have been equipped with the necessary academic knowledge and intellectual skills, they can also embark on a wide variety of other careers, such as civil service, news organisations, publishing houses, etc.

5 years

Duration

Sep 2024

Start Date

HKD 145,000/year

Tuition Fee

Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)

Location

This Bachelor of Education in Primary in Mathematics (Honours) from The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) promotes your generic skills for life-wide and life-long learning, fosters positive personal and social values and attitudes, and develops your skills through investigation, project learning and service learning. Taught as an interdisciplinary subject, this Bachelor of Education in Primary in Mathematics (Honours) from The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) aims to develop generic skills (e.g. problem solving, critical thinking, creativity, study skills, communication, Information Technology, etc.) that are essential for learning in the information era and for making sense of social and environmental issues. You will be acquainted with the spirit and framework of inquiry and will be equipped with the social and scientific inquiry skills that come into play in the teaching and learning of General Studies.

Career Prospects/Professional Qualifications

The in-depth academic and professional knowledge confers graduates of the programme with excellent career prospects. They will possess a Qualified Teacher Status in Hong Kong and are ready to become fully qualified teachers in local primary schools. In addition to the professional teaching career, as they will have been equipped with the necessary academic knowledge and intellectual skills, they can also embark on a wide variety of other careers, such as civil service, news organisations, publishing houses, etc.

5 years

Duration

Sep 2024

Start Date

HKD 145,000/year

Tuition Fee

Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)

Location

This Bachelor of Education Science (Honours) from The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) aims to prepare qualified, competent, professional secondary science teachers capable of satisfying the educational needs of learners with different abilities within a community that values multiple aspects of intelligence. The Bachelor of Education Science (Honours) from The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) aims to prepare qualified, competent, professional secondary science teachers who are able to:

• Demonstrate command and understanding of the subject matter and pedagogical content knowledge of two different science disciplines;
• Apply science knowledge and skills together with appropriate pedagogies to teaching students with diversified abilities and backgrounds, and in different school settings;
• Exhibit professional competence and attitudes in teaching at least two senior secondary science subjects as well as the junior secondary science subject;
• Utilize different generic skills (e.g. problem solving, critical thinking, and creativity) in teaching and learning, and life-wide and lifelong professional development;
• Exhibit proficiency in biliteracy and trilingualism in Chinese and English that facilitates effective communication in school and social contexts;
• Critically and creatively analyze socio-scientific, technological, and environmental issues and concerns in the local, national, and global contexts; and
• Display commitment to teaching with a professional ethical attitude, and a global and multi-cultural perspective.

Career Prospects/Professional Qualifications

Graduates will lead to a qualified teacher status (QTS) in Hong Kong. They will have acquired sufficient subject matter knowledge and pedagogical content knowledge in their chosen science subjects. They can individually teach the junior secondary science subject and two senior secondary science subjects and co-teach the senior secondary Integrated Science subject. They should also be capable of taking up non-teaching positions in editing, publication, community and social services, government and non-government organisations, etc.

Courses include:

• Education Studies
• Pedagogy for Major
• General Education
• Final Year Project (Honours Project / Capstone Project)
• Field Experience
• Language Enhancement

5 years

Duration

Sep 2024

Start Date

HKD 145,000/year

Tuition Fee

Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)

Location

This programme aims at providing students with a wide range of knowledge, concepts and applications of information and communication technology (ICT) to develop problem-solving skills in real-world settings. This Bachelor of Education in Secondary in Information and Communication Technology (Honours) from The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) provides students with opportunities to appreciate the impact of ICT on the individual and society in the digital age, and equips students with innovative pedagogical knowledge, up-to-date subject knowledge, values, skills and practice essential to teach ICT in school education.

Career Prospects/Professional Qualifications

Their in-depth academic and professional knowledge confer graduates of the programme with excellent career prospects. They will possess a Qualified Teacher Status in Hong Kong and are ready to become fully qualified teachers in local secondary schools. In addition to the professional teaching career, graduates will possess the academic knowledge and intellectual skills to embark on a wide variety of other relevant jobs in the government sector, non-government organisations, commercial organisations, publishing sector, etc.

On completion of the programme, students are expected to be able to:

• demonstrate an understanding of basic concepts in major areas of ICT that supports the applications of information processing, programming, database and Artificial Intelligence (AI) for problem-solving;
• demonstrate an understanding of methods for analysing computational problems, and planning and implementing solutions with ICT to real-world problems;
• realise the social, ethical and legal issues pertaining to the use of ICT and appreciate how digital literacy and the sharing of knowledge using ICT influence decision-making and shape our society; and
• learn to implement innovative pedagogical practices leveraged by digital technologies for effective teaching of ICT.

4 years

Duration

Sep 2024

Start Date

HKD 145,000/year

Tuition Fee

Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)

Location

This is the first undergraduate programme in Hong Kong to offer arts management and cultural studies to complement discipline-based training in the creative arts. It aims to develop community-based artists who are able to work across a range of established art forms and contribute to the promotion and development of the arts and arts education in the local, regional, and international cultural and creative industries. Students will focus on one core arts discipline of either Music or Visual Arts.

Career Prospects/Professional Qualifications

Due to the rapid growth of the cultural and creative industries in Asia and increased regional competition, there is great demand for cultural expertise who are creative, multi-skilled, flexible, resourceful, ethical and competent to work in fields requiring multi-tasking beyond their major area of studies. Thus, qualified graduates with interdisciplinary training, knowledge in cross-arts issues and management as well as cultural literacy are in high demand. Graduates will be prepared for a range of possible employment in the cultural and creative industries, the commercial sector, the media and governmental organisations. Graduates may also choose to pursue a teaching career by completing an additional year of professional teacher training or to undertake further studies locally or overseas. The recent graduates have been working at various private and public organisations, such as 100 Most, Baron School of Music, Chung Ying Theatre Company, Hong Kong Arts Festival, Lumenvisum, The Mills Gallery, Ming Pao Daily News, Moon Gallery, Microsoft, The Pottery Workshop at Jingdezhen, Theatre Ronin, The West Kowloon Cultural District Authority, MTR Corporation Limited, Yat Po Singers Limited, Hong Kong Museum of Art, Hong Kong Ballet, K11 Art Foundation, Theatre Space, Design Trust, etc.

Courses include:

• Creative Musicking
• Communication and Performance Practice
• Traditions and Practices of Music
• Popular Music and Society
• Arts Administration and Management

4 years

Duration

Sep 2024

Start Date

HKD 145,000/year

Tuition Fee

Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)

Location

The programme offers two major tracks: Chinese Major and English Major. Each major track is treated as an independent choice for admission purposes. It aims to graduate students who have the following attributes:

• Demonstrate a high level of proficiency in the language of their major;
• Are able to identify communication issues and resolve relevant problems in context;
• Are critical thinkers with high moral and ethical standards, plus a readiness to question established truths, and the confidence and courage to challenge received wisdoms; and
• Are equipped with analytical ability to learn from varied social and global contexts whilst having a propensity to turn life’s challenges into opportunities for intellectual development and personal growth.

The programme also aims to cultivate in the students a heightened cross-cultural awareness. It prepares students for such dynamic careers as media and publications, culture and entertainment, advertising and public relations, business, education, and the civil service.

Career Prospects/Professional Qualifications

Graduates are prepared to pursue postgraduate studies in their areas of specialisation or in a field of expertise related to their major sub-disciplines.

The generic skills acquired, on the other hand, equip them with career opportunities in such diverse fields as media and publications, education, business, communications, culture and entertainment, community and social services, leisure and tourism, and civil service.

Courses include:

• Linguistics
• Language, Media and Digital Literacy
• Intercultural Communication
• English Grammar
• English Phonetics and Phonology
• Spoken and Written Discourse

4 years

Duration

Sep 2024

Start Date

HKD 145,000/year

Tuition Fee

Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)

Location

This programme aims to nurture committed and skilled practitioners for the well-being of individuals with special needs, particularly in areas related to education and community empowerment. Students will learn about the types and characteristics of special needs, assessment and intervention approaches, the broader environmental, language and social contexts, as well as issues related to social inclusion, empowerment, and quality of life of individuals with special needs. The Programme will provide opportunities for students to gain practical experience in real work environments. Graduates will work with families, schools, and communities to effectively facilitate inclusion and enhance the quality of life for individuals with special education needs.

Career Prospects/Professional Qualifications

The skills and perspectives students developed through the BA(SE) will be of particular value in careers related to social services, community development, and education-related business in government and non-governmental organisations. Possible positions may include:

• Special Education Coordinator/Facilitator in NGOs, rehabilitation centres, sheltered workshops and training units, etc. to provide assessment and case management services, family support, and home care coordination to people with disabilities;
• Project Officer, Liaison Officer or Community Support Officer in government and non-government agencies, charities, private enterprises, community groups etc., to work with community services and other professionals;
• Executive Officer or Equal Opportunities Officer in government, non-government and private organizations to facilitate self-advocacy and/or negotiate on behalf of people with disabilities; and;
• Teaching Assistant, Learning Mentors, or Project Coordinator in mainstream and special learning environments such as schools, NGOs, rehabilitation centres, and learning support units.

Graduates may also continue their professional development through postgraduate studies and extend their career horizon to academic/teaching professionals, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, social workers, job placement specialists or consultants in the field of inclusive and special education.

Courses include:

• Counselling Support to Children with Special Educational Needs
• Special Education – Assessment, Intervention and Approaches
• Managing Learning Disabilities – Strategies and Techniques
• Sensory and Physical Disabilities – Communication, Education and Provision
• Social and Emotional Learning – Strategies and Techniques
• Therapeutic Support and Management
• Sexuality Education: Inclusive and Rights-Based Perspective

4 years

Duration

Sep 2024

Start Date

HKD 145,000/year

Tuition Fee

Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)

Location

This programme aims to provide a curriculum conforming to standards comparable to local and overseas universities, but also three interrelated concentrations that develop students’ intellectual capacity and ability to apply psychological knowledge and skills in the workplace.

The programme embraces two overarching goals and six subsidiary objectives for education and training. Upon graduating from the programme, students will be able to demonstrate a high level of competence in each of these areas.

To equip graduates with a solid background in psychological knowledge and research:

• Demonstrate breadth and depth of knowledge in psychology;
• Apply scientific methods to design and carry out psychological research;
• Demonstrate critical and creative thinking in applying psychological principles to personal, social, and organizational issues locally as well as globally.

To produce graduates who can competently integrate the science and application of psychology:

• Communicate and collaborate effectively with professionals and the public in providing information about psychological research and services;
• Apply psychological knowledge and skills at pre-professional level in a variety of settings;
• Demonstrate sensitivity and competence in applying ethical principles and standards to support the professional responsibilities and conduct in the workplace.

Career Prospects/Professional Qualifications

Graduates of BSocSc (Honours) in Psychology are eligible to apply for membership in the Hong Kong Psychological Society as well as international psychological associations. This programme thus helps to develop the University’s reputation as a provider of Education Plus programmes by offering a qualification which is professionally and internationally recognized.

Study content

It is desirable for psychology students to acquire more advanced knowledge of the field and the relevance of psychology to community needs, in addition to the general overview provided by Major Core courses. Therefore, the curriculum provides a concentration scheme so as to balance the breadth of content in core areas and research methods with opportunities for concentration in areas that are relevant to the needs of the community. Students may opt for one of the three areas of concentration. Each concentration involves a series of courses plus concentration-related Internship and Final Year Project. Through consultation with their Academic Advisor, students will be able to find the concentration that best matches their interests, training goals, and career aspirations. The three areas of concentration are:

• School Psychology
• Health Psychology
• Human Relations and Communication

2-4 years

Duration

Sep 2024

Start Date

HKD 145,000/year

Tuition Fee

Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)

Location

The programme is designed to address the challenges of the educational transformation driven by the fourth industrial revolution and to meet the societal needs for qualified professionals in AI and educational technology.

The programme aims to:

• provide students with fundamental knowledge and skills in artificial intelligence and educational technology;
• develop students’ ability in applying knowledge of artificial intelligence and educational technology appropriate to teaching and learning;
• build up students’ skills in using appropriate methods of artificial intelligence and educational technology to approach and solve real-world problems in educational contexts; and
• equip students with the capacity to conduct and evaluate educational projects supported by ethical use of artificial intelligence and educational technology.

Career Prospects/Professional Qualifications

This programme prepares graduates to be capable of taking up technical and support positions (e.g. computer programmer, data scientist, IT technician, software developer, e-learning resources designer, educational technology support, as well as teaching assistant in schools, publishing, community and social services, government and non-government organizations), with the possibility to progress further to senior positions like systems analyst and educational technology manager. Graduates can also pursue postgraduate study in the field of AI, education or information technology.

Courses include:

• Fundamentals of Neural Networks
• Data Structures and Algorithms for Data Mining
• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Education
• Technologies in STEM and AI Education
• Digital Games and Learning in Educational Settings
• Deep Learning for Computer Vision and Education
• Applied Robotics with Applications to Special Education

2-4 years

Duration

Sep 2024

Start Date

HKD 145,000/year

Tuition Fee

Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)

Location

This multidisciplinary programme at The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) is catered for students who have a strong interest and dedication in environmental management and sustainability.

Environmental management is of growing importance in the daily operation of private and public sectors. Throughout the past few decades, new environmental tools have emerged to enable policymakers and decision-makers to deal with environmental challenges presented in their planning and operation, including environmental accounting, environmental risk assessment and environmental management system certification. At the same time, the establishment of environmental regulation in different jurisdictions makes it necessary for different sectors to comply with different legal and regulatory requirements.

Programme Aims

The Integrated Environmental Management (Honours) multidisciplinary programme at The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) offers our next generation a multidisciplinary and comprehensive training encompassing science, computing, socioeconomic and regulatory dimensions, enabling graduates to deal with environmental issues from different perspectives.

The programme aims to provide students with a solid training in both scientific inquiry and social sciences inquiry so that they can understand the nature and complexity of the environmental challenges faced by the humanity. This also enables them to consider and tackle different environmental problems systematically using an evidence-based approach. Importantly, they will also be able to communicate their views and arguments on environmental issues to convince different stakeholders (including the general public and policy makers). Upon the completion of the programme, students will be able to apply professional knowledge to manage a broad range of environmental issues in the real world.

Career Prospects/Professional Qualifications

Driven by the growing environmental challenges in the region, the increasing socio-environmental awareness and the changing regulatory landscape in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area, the BSc(IEM) programme can attract quality students with different disciplinary backgrounds and equip with necessary knowledge sought by the public and private sectors in environmental management.

Courses include:

• Environmental Science and Management
• Statistics for Environmental Analysis
• Pollution Control and Waste Management
• Spatial Data Analysis and GIS
• Contemporary Environmental Issues
• Environmental Impact Assessment

2-4 years

Duration

Sep 2024

Start Date

HKD 145,000/year

Tuition Fee

Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)

Location

The programme aims to prepare competent sports science and coaching professionals. It equips students with essential knowledge and technology in sports science, coaching and performance with practical experience. 

The programme transforms students into professional coaches through the following iconic features:

• The internship training opportunities in overseas, renowned Greater Bay Area and Hong Kong sports organizations will provide a great chance for students to have a dialogue with sports leaders, build connections, enrich knowledge and skills, and lay a foundation for the future careers;
• Innovative integration of the subject knowledge of sports science, coaching, technology, and life education provides comprehensive training, leading to a wide range of career paths; and
• Teaching cutting-edge knowledge by a professional team with leading roles in the sports and life education fields allows students to keep ahead of peers and seize opportunities, striving for success and excellence in the academic field(s) and workplace.

Career Prospects

Students are prepared for a wide range of careers in the sports industries, including the commercial sector (e.g. cardiac rehabilitation advisor, exercise rehabilitation advisor, injury prevention consultant, occupational health & safety consultant, personal trainer, sports coach, sports event planner, sports marketing consultant, sports media specialist, business coach, etc.) and public sector (e.g. exercise physiologist, outdoor campsite development officer, physical and exercise activity programmer, life coach, etc.). Graduates may choose to pursue a teaching career by completing an additional year of professional teacher training or undertake further studies locally (e.g. Master of Social Sciences in Sports Coaching and Management offered by the EdUHK) or overseas.

Courses include:

• Physical Activity and Health Promotion
• Sports Management and Development
• Sports and Exercise for Special Populations
• Human Anatomy
• Exercise Programme and Design
• Exercise Physiology
• Elite Sports Development
• Pedagogy and Practice in Sports Coaching

4 years

Duration

Aug 2024

Start Date

HKD 145,000/year

Tuition Fee

Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)

Location

The Creative Arts and Culture (Honours) (Visual Arts) programme from The Education University of Hong Kong is the first undergraduate programme in Hong Kong to offer arts management and cultural studies components to complement discipline-based training in the creative arts.

Career Prospects/Professional Qualifications

Due to the rapid growth of the cultural and creative industries in Asia and increased regional competition, there is great demand for cultural expertise who are creative, multi-skilled, flexible, resourceful, ethical and competent to work in fields requiring multi-tasking beyond their major area of studies. Thus, qualified graduates with interdisciplinary training, knowledge in cross-arts issues and management as well as cultural literacy are in high demand. Graduates will be prepared for a range of possible employment in the cultural and creative industries, the commercial and education sector, the government and non-governmental organisations. Graduates may also choose to pursue a teaching career by completing an additional year of professional teacher training or to undertake further studies locally or overseas.

Programme Structure:

• Theatre and Stage Art
• Moving into the Dancing World
• Drawing for Visualization and Experimentation
• Painting as Expression and Identity
• Digital Imaging and Interactive Media
• Sculpture, Installation and Environmental Art

5 years

Duration

Sep 2024

Start Date

HKD 145,000/year

Tuition Fee

Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)

Location

This Bachelor of Education in History (Honours) programme from The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) aims to cultivate students with professional ethics and a global perspective for teaching the subject of history in secondary schools.

Throughout the Bachelor of Education in History (Honours) programme from The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) in order to achieve this aim, graduates of the programme are expected to possess the relevant pedagogical and curriculum development skills as well as disciplinary knowledge with an emphasis on historical issues of modern times. Graduates will also possess critical thinking skills to solve problems in a logical and creative way; be able to communicate and interact effectively with others in social and professional contexts; and demonstrate global awareness with high standard of morality.

Career Prospects/Professional Qualifications

The programme aims to produce committed secondary school history teachers who are eligible to apply to become fully qualified and registered teachers in Hong Kong. Graduates of the history programme should also be capable of taking up non-teaching positions in editing, journalism, or curatorship.

Programme Structure:

• China: Reform and Revolution from Late Qing to 1949
• Life in the Ancient World
• Modern Hong Kong: From Opium War to Basic Law
• Modern Japan and its Neighbors since the mid-19th Century
• Origins of the Modern World
• Revolution and Modernity: History of the PRC
• The Cold War: Conflict and Cooperation
• The Making of Modern Asia: Decolonization and Independence
• Topics in Global History: United States History
• World War and World Peace

4 years

Duration

Sep 2024

Start Date

HKD 145,000/year

Tuition Fee

Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)

Location

This English Studies and Digital Communication (Honours) programme from The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) aims to cultivate a new generation of English studies students with strong digital literacy skills through a digitally enriched curriculum.

The English Studies and Digital Communication (Honours) programme from The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) provides a wide range of courses to build a solid foundation in English language, linguistics and digital literacy, consolidated by hands-on experience in using digital tools for language applications.

Students will be empowered to develop digital contents for the learning and teaching of languages, to publish in digital media and to support and critically evaluate digital communication solutions. A combination of humanities and digital communication technology will allow students to further contribute to the transformation of education, media, and publishing in the digital age.

Career Prospects/Professional Qualifications

The BA(ESDC) programme provides excellent background for job opportunities in education, media, journalism, publishing, and communication. These fields have become highly data-intensive and require talents who can acquire and utilise information from the international English-speaking world at an unprecedented speed. The analytical training provided by English linguistics courses plays an essential role in all aspects of integration of the use of English in the digital world. Graduates will be able to transfer their multidisciplinary knowledge and their digital and intercultural awareness to participate in future development of digital learning. They will also be well-prepared to work for international technological enterprises or any other business with technology-driven innovation in which good English communication skills, a high level of digital flexibility and English proficiency are required.

Programme Structure:

• Computer-assisted Translation
• English as a Global Language
• English for Cross-Cultural Communication in the Greater Bay Area and Beyond
• English Grammar
• Language Information Management
• Speech Technology for Language Learning and Teaching
• Spoken and Written Discourse
• Words and Their Meanings

2 years

Duration

Sep 2024

Start Date

HKD 145,000/year

Tuition Fee

Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)

Location

The Higher Diploma in Early Childhood Education programme aims to provide students with the academic and professional preparation necessary to become competent, caring and reflective beginning teachers able to work in a range of early childhood settings and undertake further professional advancement.

Career Prospects/Professional Qualifications

Graduates of the programme:

• are eligible to register as Qualified Kindergarten Teachers and Registered Child Care Workers;
• are recognised as having acquired training on the One-year In-service Course in Special Child Care Work of the Social Welfare Department;
• have the professional qualification required of child care supervisors; and
• are eligible to apply for the University’s Bachelor of Education (Honours) (Early Childhood Education) Programmes (Part-time), and Undergraduate Programmes (Full-time) (Senior Year Admissions)

Programme Structure:

• A wide range of teaching methods will be used, including workshops, school visits, seminars, discussions and practicum, where appropriate.
• The programme emphasises guiding and encouraging students to actively participate in the learning process; to understand, critically evaluate and apply what is taught, and to acquire skills for independent, lifelong learning and development.
• Students have opportunities to participate in academic exchange visits.