Our Programmes & Courses
Vision and Mission
The Department of Social Sciences and Policy Studies aims to be an international leader in social science research and policy studies that empowers citizens with creative, critical, and transformational thinking skills, keen social, spatial and environmental awareness, and the confidence and empathy to serve actively to better local, national, and global societies and the natural environment.
Research & Community Engagement

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A Visit to Tai O to Learn about the Tai O Dragon Boat Water Parade and the Local Community
21 August 2026
To enrich students' exposure to Intangible Cultural Heritage and local community, Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Sociology and Community Studies and Bachelor of Education (Honours) (Primary Humanities) Programme and Postgraduate Diploma of Education (Primary) Primary Humanities organized a visit to Tai O on 15 August 2026.
linkSSPS BA(PF) Summer Programme 2026 – Connect Personal Finance to Daily Life
19 August 2026
The SSPS BA(PF) Summer Programme 2026, titled “The Finance Lab: Real-World Skills for Tomorrow’s Financial Professionals”, was successfully organized by the Department of Social Sciences and Policy Studies from 3 to 5 July 2026. This 3-day programme welcomed 33 S4 – S6 local secondary school students interested in business, accounting, finance and related study pathways. Through experiential activities, institutional exposure and sharing sessions, participants connected personal finance concepts with everyday decision-making, experienced university life, as well as developed a better understanding of possible study and career pathways.
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Embracing the Spirit of the Curriculum: Primary Humanities Professional Exchange Conference
8 July 2026
On 24 June 2026, the Department of Social Sciences and Policy Studies (SSPS) of The Education University of Hong Kong, in collaboration with the Education Bureau (EDB) of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China, successfully hosted the Primary Humanities Professional Exchange Conference. The conference took place at the University’s West Kowloon Study Centre (Austin Road) at the Xiqu Centre, bringing together educators, researchers, and practitioners to share insights on the teaching and learning of Primary Humanities.
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A visit to the exhibition "The Majestic Han: A Golden Age of Vigour and Cultural Integration"
8 July 2026
To enrich students' exposure to ancient Chinese history and cultural intercation, material culture and art appreciation, Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Sociology and Community Studies and Bachelor of Education (Honours) (Primary Humanities) Programme organized a visit to the exhibition "The Majestic Han: A Golden Age of Vigour and Cultural Integration " at the Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Center on 7 July 2026.
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