香港大学

Programme Aims and Features

This double-degree curriculum is jointly offered by the Faculty of Education and the Faculty of Arts. It allows students to obtain two degrees in five years and to meet the language requirements for English Language teachers recommended by the HKSAR Government’s Standing Committee on Language Education and Research.

The curriculum integrates academic and professional studies in language education. Students pursue a programme of study in English Language and Linguistics in the Faculty of Arts, along with Education Professional Core courses in the Faculty of Education. Professional aspects of the double degree are phased in gradually over the five years, including pedagogy, psychological and sociological courses, and teaching practice in Hong Kong primary and secondary schools. This program mainly focuses on studies related to English.

Programme Features

• Students will develop in-depth knowledge of English language and linguistics, literature, communication and language acquisition and will critically explore issues in language education and develop personal strengths and commitment to education.
• The programme offers two degrees in one. It is equivalent to a BA plus a Postgraduate Diploma in Education, a professional teaching qualification recognized in Hong Kong schools and internationally. BA&BED(LangEd)-Eng meets government requirements for English teachers:
  • First degree majoring in English
  • Teacher training qualification in English language teaching
  • Benchmark English language proficiency
• Students may take a range of elective courses within the Faculty of Education or in other Faculties, and may combine elective courses to declare a minor subject.
• Students will participate in an Immersion programme overseas to increase global awareness, enhance language proficiency and enrich professional development.

Professional Recognition

The programme offers two degrees, a BA in English language and linguistics, and a BEd in English language education. It is equivalent to a BA plus a Postgraduate Diploma in Education, a professional teaching qualification recognised in Hong Kong schools and internationally. The BA&BEd(LangEd) in English meets government requirements for English teachers:

• a first degree majoring in English
• a teacher training qualification in English language teaching
• a pass in the benchmark English language proficiency test

Career Prospects

Most of our graduates work in the following professions:

• Teaching English Language in mainstream Hong Kong schools or English as an Additional Language in international schools.
• Government quality assurance or curriculum development.
• Civil service and administration.
• Publishing and textbook writing.
• Human-resource development and communications.
• Media and journalism, arts and culture, law, management.