Bachelor of Education (Honours) (Early Childhood Education)
The Education University of Hong Kong
Key Information
Campus location
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
5 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
HKD 140,000 / per year *
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
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* non-local students per annum; local students: HK$42,100 per annum
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Introduction
Programme Aims
This programme aims to nurture outstanding early childhood educators who:
- are caring, competent and creative professionals;
- demonstrate the disciplinary as well as interdisciplinary knowledge, understanding and disposition required to design, implement and assess quality programmes for children from 0 to 8 years of age;
- can work collaboratively with children, parents, colleagues, school administrators and other professionals to address the needs of children and contribute to sustainable development of society;
- are committed to lifelong learning; and
- have a passion for excellence and are committed to the creative improvement of early childhood care and education in Hong Kong.
The information listed above is provisional and subject to changes.
Curriculum
Programme Structure
Domain | Credit Points (cps) |
Major* (including Cross-Faculty Core Course and Major Interdisciplinary Course) | 39 |
Education Studies | 36 |
Final Year Project
| 6 |
Field Experience | 20 |
Electives (including Free Electives/Minor/Second Major) | 24 |
General Education | 22 |
Language Enhancement | 9 |
Total: | 156 |
*Mandatory Greater Bay Area activities in course(s) are required.
Notes:
(1) Classes will be held in Tai Po Campus and Tseung Kwan O Study Centre / Kowloon Tong Satellite Study Centre / Sports Centre as decided by the University.
(2) Students admitted into this programme starting from the 2023/24 cohort are required to visit the Greater Bay Area (GBA) for a short trip (e.g. 1-day or 2-day 1-night trip) in order to complete the Cross-Faculty Core Course. While the GBA trip is heavily subsidised, students are still required to contribute 18% of the estimated cost of the trip ("student contribution"), whereas personal entertainment, meals expenses, travel document fee and personal insurance costs will not be supported. The estimated cost of the GBA trip for students admitted to the 2023/24 cohort is not available yet as it is subject to a variety of factors such as changes to the cost of the GBA trip as a result of inflation, trip duration, traveling expenses, the exchange rate, etc. The exact amount of student contribution is thus not available.
The information listed above is provisional and subject to changes.
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Career Opportunities
Career Prospects/Professional Qualifications
Graduates of the programme:
- will be eligible to apply for registration with the Education Bureau and Social Welfare Department as kindergarten teachers, child care workers, and child care supervisors in Hong Kong;
- will meet the academic qualification required by the Education Bureau for kindergarten principals;
- will possess the degree-level professional qualification that is in great demand in the early childhood education sector;
- will have the ability to work competently in a broad range of positions that involve working with children and families; and
- may apply to teach in early childhood settings overseas, subject to the registration requirements of the relevant local authorities.
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, curriculum changes, and other factors caused by unforeseeable 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 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 website.
The information listed above is provisional and subject to changes.