Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Global and Environmental Studies
*This programme has ceased new intake from 2022 and will be phased out after 2024/25.

This is an interdisciplinary, cross-cultural programme designed to provide students with an in-depth understanding of the increasing interactions amongst globalisation, environmental change, and economic, political, and social developments, as well as strong critical-thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills. The unique features of the programme include the following.
- In-depth, integrated understanding
- Interdisciplinary approach
- Global phenomena, local action
- Experiential learning
- Integrated work
- Diversified graduation pathways
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Programme Code | Programme | Course Offered | Course |
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A4B069 | Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Global and Environmental Studies (Four-year Full-time) | Introduction to Political Science | SSC1147 |
Introduction to Sociology and Social Research | SSC1148 | ||
Introduction to Economics | SSC1189 | ||
Globalization: Concepts and Debates | SSC2149 | ||
Development: Concepts and Debates | SSC2150 | ||
Overseas Field-based Learning # | SSC2295 | ||
Climate Change and Global Warming | GGP3008 | ||
Internship (for 2017-2021 cohort & 2018-2022 cohort) |
INS3008 | ||
Global Environmental Governance | SSC3104 | ||
Protected Areas Planning and Mangement | GGP3017 | ||
Transnational Migration and Development in Global Cities | SSC3143 | ||
Climate Change and Society # (from 2019-2023 cohort and onwards) |
SSC3186 | ||
Global Political Economy | SSC3212 | ||
Urban Growth, Governance and Smart City Development | SSC3243 | ||
NGOs and Social Innovation # | SSC3264 | ||
Global Politics | SSC3274 | ||
Global Citizenship: Theories and Debates | SSC3275 | ||
Development: Concepts and Debate # (from 2019-2023 cohort and onwards) |
SSC3279 | ||
Exploring Theories and Perspectives on Tourism | SSC3300 | ||
Urbanization and Transportation: Theory and Policy | GGP4011 | ||
Tourism and Sustainability | GGP4012 | ||
Natural Hazards # (from 2019-2023 cohort and onwards) |
GGP4025 | ||
Honours Project - Phase II (for 2017-2021 cohort & 2018-2022 cohort) |
INS4048 | ||
Global Development and Sustainability: Case Studies and Review # | INS4052 | ||
Internship # | INS4053 | ||
Capstone Project II: Project Output # | INS4063 | ||
Honours Project II: Research Report # | INS4064 | ||
Sustainable Development and Policy | SSC4140 | ||
Globalization, Development and Environment: Case Studies | INS4208 | ||
Honours Project - Phase I (for 2017-2021 cohort & 2018-2022 cohort) |
SSC4245 | ||
Capstone Project I: Research Methods and Proposal # | SSC4297 | ||
Honours Project I: Research Methods and Proposal # | SSC4298 |
# The course will only be offered for 2019-2023 cohort and onwards.
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 and curriculum changes.
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Tel: (852) 2948 7839
E-mail: myhwong@eduhk.hk