Bachelor of Education (Honours) (Geography)
The Education University of Hong Kong
Key Information
Campus location
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
5 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
HKD 140,000 / per year *
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
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* non-local students per annum; local students: HK$42,100 per annum
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Introduction
Programme Aims
The programme aims at training pre-service teachers who will be able to teach Geography curriculum in the secondary schools.
On successful completion of the programme, students will 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 analyse 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.
The information listed above is provisional and subject to changes.
Curriculum
Programme Structure
Domain | Credit Points (cps) |
Major
| 39
|
Education Studies
| 30
|
General Education | 22 |
Final Year Project (Honours Project / Capstone Project) | 6 |
Electives (including Free Electives, Minor or Second Major) | 30 |
Field Experience | 20 |
Language Enhancement | 9 |
Total: | 156 |
Note:
(1) Classes will be held in Tai Po Campus and Tseung Kwan O Study Centre / Kowloon Tong Satellite Study Centre / Sports Centre as decided by the University.
(2) Students admitted into this programme starting from the 2023/24 cohort are required to visit the Greater Bay Area (GBA) for a short trip (e.g. 1-day or 2-day 1-night trip) in order to complete the Cross-Faculty Core Course. While the GBA trip is heavily subsidised, students are still required to contribute 18% of the estimated cost of the trip ("student contribution"), whereas personal entertainment, meals expenses, travel document fee and personal insurance costs will not be supported. The estimated cost of the GBA trip for students admitted to the 2023/24 cohort is not available yet as it is subject to a variety of factors such as changes to the cost of the GBA trip as a result of inflation, trip duration, traveling expenses, the exchange rate, etc. The exact amount of student contribution is thus not available.
The information listed above is provisional and subject to changes.
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Career Opportunities
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 organisations, commercial organisations, environmental consultancies, etc.
Any aspect of the course and course offerings (including, without limitation, the content of the course and the manner in which the course is taught) may be subject to change at any time at the sole discretion of the University. Without limiting the right of the University to amend the course and its course offerings, it is envisaged that changes may be required due to factors such as staffing, enrolment levels, logistical arrangements, curriculum changes, and other factors caused by unforeseeable circumstances. Tuition fees, once paid, are non-refundable.
EdUHK is one of the teacher education providers in Hong Kong. Graduates of the University’s teacher education programmes are eligible to apply to become fully qualified and registered teachers. As regards teacher registration, graduates should approach the Teacher Registration Team of the Education Bureau (EDB) to submit applications directly. All applications will be assessed by the EDB which will consider, among other things, whether an applicant has been convicted of any criminal offence (including sex-related offences) in Hong Kong or elsewhere, or is involved in any ongoing criminal proceedings or investigations. For details, please browse the EDB's website.
The information listed above is provisional and subject to changes.