Bachelor of Education and Bachelor of Social Sciences [BEd&BSocSc] - Faculty of Social Sciences

Bachelor of Education and
Bachelor of Social Sciences
[BEd&BSocSc]

The BEd&BSocSc has been jointly offered by the Faculty of Education and the Faculty of Social Sciences since 2012. This five-year programme integrates major studies in Social Sciences and professional studies in Liberal Studies* education. This is a unique programme in the region designed to reach out to society and to understand and respond to both local and global issues. Our mission is to prepare students, through a rich variety of learning experiences, to be young professionals, researchers and leaders serving the community.

This programme gives students an integrated experience in social sciences and Liberal Studies* education, and allows broader career prospects. The programme combines rigorous academic study with experiential learning, internship and exchange, and practical applications. Graduates can teach Liberal Studies* and/or humanities-related curricula^# in secondary schools.

Student Voices

“Most importantly, the practicum provided me with the insights to reflect on what I had learnt throughout my undergraduate study and how to better integrate skills and knowledge.”

Miss Cherry So

Bachelor of Education and Bachelor of Social Sciences Graduate

Student Voices

"Not only does BEd&BSocSc enable me to develop strong bonds with my classmates due to our small class size, but it also offers me with a number of opportunities to transfer my learning into practice through teaching practicums, internships and exchange, equipping me with the essential knowledge and skills to make a difference in students' lives in the future."

Miss Connie Chu

Bachelor of Education and Bachelor of Social Sciences Graduate

Student Voices

“Being exposed to a variety of learning activities, we are given an opportunity to acquire theoretical knowledge in both the fields of education and social sciences, and are practically and psychologically prepared to become professional teachers. These experiences are a stepping stone for me to pursue my dream in becoming a teacher who can integrate theoretical knowledge and practical skills in everyday classrooms, bringing new perspectives, insights and changes to the education of future generations.”

Mr Dennis Fung

Bachelor of Education and Bachelor of Social Sciences Graduate

Student Voices

"The BEd&BSocSc programme provides me with insights about becoming a successful teacher in the future. There are lots of experiential learning opportunities in this programme. We learn through experiences instead of just sitting in the classroom and listening. We always act as a “secondary school student” in class, as nothing can be more effective than having the first-person experience of see whether different teaching theories are suitable for students nowadays. These experiential learning opportunities have provided me with the chance to have a taste of various kinds of pedagogy.”

Mr Jackie Yuen

Bachelor of Education and Bachelor of Social Sciences Graduate

Student Voices

"With comprehensive training in both the fields of education and social sciences, the BEd&BSocSc programme provides me with opportunities to learn theoretical knowledge and apply my learning experience to real life through a wide variety of classroom activities, teaching practicum, internship and exchange programme, increasing my confidence in being a teacher for our next generation. A strong bonding with my classmates is developed because of the small class size. The enjoyment of achieving the goals together with the class is another fruitful gain from being a student in this programme."

Miss Jovita Lui

Bachelor of Education and Bachelor of Social Sciences Graduate

Student Voices

"Studying the BEd&BSocSc programme has provided me ample opportunities to enquire into contemporary educational issues. We learn collaboratively and share our philosophy of teaching with the tutors, who are always inspiring and supportive. During the rigorous yet rewarding teaching practicums, I applied knowledge gained from the Faculty of Social Sciences to the teaching of the Humanities. The feedback from my tutors allowed me to reflect on my teaching so that I can further improve in the future."

Mr Toby Ng

Bachelor of Education and Bachelor of Social Sciences Graduate

Student Voices

"Times flies. The five-year study in the Faculty of Education has been a delightful honeymoon, helping me develop into a mature young adult dedicated to my profession and the pursuit of my chosen career. I have gained a rich variety of learning experiences from the Social Sciences and Liberal Studies Education curriculum combining classroom learning, real-life teaching practicum, community engagement and internships. This rigorous academic learning has enabled me to nurture different skillsets, especially leadership and analytical skills, and inspires me to integrate pedagogical theories into daily practices. Learning and teaching are complementary and interactive processes. We learn to teach, reflect, persevere and grow in a lifelong manner."

Miss Yannes Ko

Bachelor of Education and Bachelor of Social Sciences Graduate