Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Language Studies and Bachelor of Education (Honours) (English Language) (Co-terminal Double Degree)

Programme Aims

Programme Structure

Field Experience   Students will be placed in schools, which are important sites for learning to teach and where they will have the opportunity to practise, interpret, generate, and experiment with theory. Teaching Practice for local students will be conducted in local schools. Non-local students may conduct their Teaching Practice at local schools or schools outside Hong Kong, such as mainland-based schools catering to Hong Kong pupils and offering the Hong Kong curriculum (內地設立港人子弟學校). The medium of instruction for Teaching Practice may vary depending on the policy of the schools.   FE Foundation Course FE and Professional Learning Portfolio I FE and Professional Learning Portfolio II Block Practice I FE Semester

Career Prospects   The programme 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 programme 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 (English Language) (LPAE) 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.

Employment Highlights

Employment Status (2022)

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Employed and Further Studies

Employment Field

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Education

LEUNG Chun Kit Samuel “Studying in the Double Degree of BA(Lang Studies) & BEd(EL) Programme at EdUHK has been an unforgettable journey of growth and self-discovery for me. The programme provides a unique combination of language and education studies that equips students with a solid knowledge foundation and key skills for pursuing a career in education. Some of my most memorable experiences at EdUHK include joining the Intercultural Fair where I got to learn various foreign languages and appreciate other cultures from many passionate student teachers, participating in the teaching practicum where I gained valuable hands-on experience in an authentic classroom setting, and organising campus events with a team of coursemates, which enhanced my leadership and communication abilities. My learning journey here is one that shapes me to become a better language learner, and more importantly, a better teacher.”   Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Language Studies and Bachelor of Education (Honours) (English Language) - Year 4 student LI Yufan Phoenix  “It is definitely a fruitful experience to study in the Double Degree of BA(Lang Studies) & BEd(EL) Programme at EdUHK. The well-established curriculum has allowed me to gradually develop my English language skills. I explore and acquire insights in a variety of academic domains such as literature, linguistics, psychology, and education. I have also learnt the contextualised pedagogical knowledge and enhanced my teaching skills through practice which enabled me to become an effective English teacher-to-be. In addition, my social interaction skills and global perspectives have been cultivated through communicating with students from diverse cultural backgrounds, and the rich extra-curricular activities have satisfied my intellectual curiosity. There is a strong belief in me that I will achieve a whole-person and career development through my learning journey at EduHK here.”   Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Language Studies and Bachelor of Education (Honours) (English Language) - Year 3 student

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• Any aspect of the courses and course offerings (including, without limitation, the contents 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 if necessary. Without limiting the generality of the University’s discretion to revise the courses and course offerings, it is envisaged that changes may be required due to factors including staffing, enrolment levels, logistical arrangements, curriculum changes, and other factors caused by change of 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 independently 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 official website.
• The University requires students of our full-time teacher education programmes to declare all records of conviction and prosecution  of sex-related offence in Hong Kong or elsewhere, and report on whether they are involved in any ongoing criminal proceedings or investigations, and to provide relevant details prior to the undertaking of teaching practice. The University reserves the right to deny students with records of conviction or prosecution of sex-related offence attendance or access to the block teaching practice, whereby their graduation requirements of the programmes will not be met. 
• Students admitted into this programme are required to visit the Greater Bay Area (GBA) and/or other parts of Mainland China. Programme may also require students to participate in other non-local learning experience for completion of the programme. While the visits are heavily subsidised, students are still required to contribute part of the estimated cost of the visits ("student contribution"), whereas personal entertainment, meals expenses, travel document fee and personal insurance costs will not be supported. The estimated cost of the visits for students admitted to the 2024/25 cohort is not available yet as it is subject to a variety of factors such as changes to the cost of the visits as a result of inflation, trip duration, traveling expenses, the exchange rate, etc. The exact amount of student contribution is thus not available.
• 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. 
• Students admitted into this programme are normally assigned a focus of study (i.e. primary or secondary level) by the end of their first year of study. The focus of study will be reflected in the arrangements for their Field Experience and adopted for the purpose of application for Qualified Teacher Status in Hong Kong upon graduation. This programme is designed to provide students with the disciplinary and professional competency to teach in both primary and secondary schools. However, recognition of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in primary or secondary schools in Hong Kong is subject to the decision of the Education Bureau (EDB). Graduates of this programme are required to approach the Teacher Registration Team of the EDB to submit applications directly and all applications will be independently assessed by the EDB. 
• Students admitted to this programme are required to participate in a compulsory Immersion Programme. While Immersion Programmes are heavily subsidised, local students are required to contribute no less than 18% of the best estimated cost of the Immersion Programmes ("students’ contribution"). Non-local students are also required to contribute no less than 18% of the best estimated cost of the Immersion Programmes ("students’ contribution"). 
• As a prominent feature of our teacher education programmes, students are required to conduct and pass the Field Experience which lasts for around 16 weeks during their studies in the programmes. This is a requirement for students’ graduation and final registration as a qualified teacher in Hong Kong, subject to the approval of the Education Bureau. Non-local students may be arranged to conduct their Field Experience at local schools or schools outside Hong Kong, such as schools for Hong Kong children on the Mainland (內地港人子弟學校) which are teaching Hong Kong curriculum, according to the placement allocation policy and subject to the availability of such placement. Non-local students are required to bear the respective costs of the Field Experience at schools outside Hong Kong, including travel expenses, accommodation fees and other living costs such as meal expenses, personal entertainment, etc.  The final decision on the allocation of Field Experience will rest with the School Partnership and Field Experience Office and/or the relevant Faculties. For placement details, please refer to the websites of particular programmes.