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Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Special Education

Special Features

Special Features

Specialist teaching staff with expertise in developmental and learning disabilities, special needs, support services, counselling, and social work

Special Features

A comprehensive and interdisciplinary curriculum that integrates cognitive, physical, and social aspects of special education

Special Features

Professional preparation through the provision of advanced facilities and practicum opportunities in real work settings

Special Features

Networking opportunities overseas and in the Greater Bay Area

Special Features

Opportunities to enrol in subsidised certificated courses related to special education

Domain Credit Points (cps)

Major*

(including Major Courses, Major Interdisciplinary Courses, Cross-Faculty Core Courses and Practicum)

54
Final Year Project 6
General Education 22
Language Enhancement 9

Electives
(including Second Major or Minors)

30
Total 121

* Mandatory Greater Bay Area activities in course(s) are required

Domain Credit Points (cps)

Major*

(including Major Courses, Major Interdisciplinary Courses, Cross-Faculty Core Courses and Practicum)

33
Final Year Project 6
General Education 6

Electives
(including Minor)

15
Total 60

* Mandatory Greater Bay Area activities in course(s) are required

The programme will mainly be conducted in English.


Remarks: The BA(SE) programme helps students pursue careers related to education and human services. Completion of the Programme will not lead to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in HKSAR. Upon graduation, students interested in pursuing professional teacher training may apply for a Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) or programmes granting a QTS.

Possible career opportunities are available in schools, government and non-governmental organizations:

  • Teaching Assistant or Learning Mentor
  • Project Officer or Community Support Officer
  • Executive Officer or Equal Opportunities Officer

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

Local students eligible for government-subsidised tuition fees: HK$49,500 (2027/28)

Local students not eligible for government-subsidised tuition fees and non-local students: HK$210,000 (2027/28)

These tuition fees are provisional and subject to adjustment. Please visit the University website for details.