The Education University of Hong Kong
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in English Studies and Digital Communication and Bachelor of Education (Honours) (English Language)
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Bachelor's degree
DURATION
5 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
HKD 167,000 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* non-local students per annum I local students: HKD42,100 per annum
Key Summary
This program aims to prepare students to become competent teachers of English for primary/secondary schools, or other English language-related professionals. Graduates 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, and 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 program will conduct teaching practices in primary and secondary schools, and join an immersion program in an English-speaking country.
Major
- Discipline Studies Major
- Education Major
- Major Elective Courses
- Major Interdisciplinary Course
- Cross-Faculty Core Course
- Overseas Immersion Programme (compulsory)
Education Studies
General Education
Final Year Project
Field Experience
Language Enhancement
Major
Education Studies
General Education
Final Year Project
Field Experience
Language Enhancement
Compulsory Immersion Programme
Scholarships have been established to encourage the pursuit of academic excellence and recognize students' academic achievement. Set up by funding from the University and donations from various organizations and civic-minded individuals, these scholarships are granted on the basis of academic merit, personal qualities, and contribution to the community, amongst other factors.
The program is designed to provide students with the disciplinary and professional competency to teach in local primary/secondary schools. Majoring in English with in-depth academic and professional knowledge, graduates of the program 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 an exemption from the Language Proficiency Assessment for Teachers – English (LPATE) with a high level of English proficiency; and
- Be able 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 organizations, publishing houses, etc.