Faculty of Social Sciences 
The medium of instruction for formal classroom teaching at HKBU is English, except for those courses that are granted exemption.
Government Funded
TBC
September 2019
HK$42,100 (local); HK$140,000^ (non-local)
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BA (Hons) in History aims to help students develop a holistic perspective of history. It provides a balanced curriculum with equal emphasis on China and the global world. After completing the programme, students will possess a sound understanding of major events and movements that have shaped the growth of the human community, as well as the skills necessary to trace the historical roots of contemporary issues and to analyse worldwide the impact of individual events. Students will develop a critical and broadminded attitude toward the traditions and cultural heritage of different civilisations. AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
Unique Features
Courses offered cover a variety of topics, periods and regions. It also enables students to conduct historical inquiries effectively and independently thorough training in historical theories, methods and research skills.
Student Learning Experiences
Internship Programmes offered by the Faculty of Social Sciences or Office of Student Affairs, HKBU; Student Exchange Programmes offered by International Office, HKBU AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
Career Opportunities
Teaching, museum and archive work, civil service, cultural affairs, business, the media, publishing, or journalism.
Remarks
Students may have the option of taking an integrated programme by extending their undergraduate study by one year, leading to the award of a bachelor's degree in that Major plus a Diploma in Education.
1) ^Subject to annual review and University's approval.
We adopt a holistic approach in selecting applicants on individual merits. Applicants are required to meet the University entrance requirements, English Language requirements and Programme entrance requirements (if any).
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Associate Degree/ Higher Diploma Students/ Holders
AD/ HD holders or students studying in the final year of AD /HD programmes may apply for Year 3 entry.
Transfer Students
Transfer students are current students of recognised local/ overseas institutions who are enrolled in a full-time or sandwich government-funded or self-financed degree programme.
Applicants who have completed at least one year of study of a 3-year degree programme or two years of study of a 4-year degree programme may apply for Year 3 entry.
Inter-institutional transfer of students is considered on a case-by-case basis.
Degree Holders
Holders of Bachelor’s/ Master’s/ Doctoral Degree or students studying in the final year of a degree programme may apply for Year 3 entry.
Applicants applying to the programme are expected to have a Chinese language qualification as deemed acceptable by the University.
For applicants holding international qualifications, they may fulfill the Chinese Language requirement with the following Chinese qualifications:
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Proficiency Test |
Minimum Scores |
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GCE A/ AS Level Chinese |
Grade E EEEEEEEEEEE |
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GCSE/ IGCSE/ GCE O-Level Chinese |
Grade C |
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Others |
Other Chinese Language qualifications deemed acceptable by the University |