Cross-Disciplinary Programmes 
The medium of instruction for formal classroom teaching at HKBU is English, except for those courses that are granted exemption.
Government Funded
24 (subject to changes)
September 2018
HK$42,100 (local); HK$140,000^ (non-local)
167
Choices of Major Programme
For details of Major Programme assignment, please visit Department website at http://educ.hkbu.edu.hk/?dpage=program&id=21
Programme Description
Each of the three double degrees is a five-year full-time programme leading to two degree awards. Each programme is jointly offered by the Department of Education Studies, with one of the Departments of Geography, History or Sociology, and prepares students in two distinct disciplines. Students who successfully complete the programme will hold a recognised teaching qualification for schools in Hong Kong.
The aims and learning outcomes of the Geography, History or Sociology components are the same as those for the respective single degrees. Please refer to the three Departments' websites for details.
For the education component, students will develop personal and professional qualities that enable them to function effectively within the teaching profession in Hong Kong. They will master important theoretical and practical knowledge of educational practices, and be able to teach the subject of Liberal Studies effectively. An essential element of the education component is the Field Practice. A satisfactory completion of the Field Practice is a requirement for graduation. Students will be visited and assessed by supervisors of the Department of Education Studies during this stage of the programme.
In addition to two academic disciplines, students will also be exposed to knowledge and skills of many other fields through the General Education and Electives components of the programmes. The University also provides ample opportunity for local and foreign internships, study tours and overseas exchanges.
Career Opportunities
The double degrees will prepare students to enter a wide variety of careers. Other than joining the teaching profession, students can also embark on a career in the civil service, the business sector, or other civil society organizations. The programmes will provide students with flexibility that is increasingly valued in a fast-changing, globally-oriented city.
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).
General Certificate of Education (GCE), International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma & SAT
GCE: Grade E or above in three AL/ IAL subjects; or Grade E or above in two AL/ IAL subjects plus two Advanced Supplementary Level (ASL) subjects (Not including Chinese and English Language subjects. The same subject cannot be counted at both the AL and ASL.) Applicants sitting the 2018 GCE examinations should submit their predicted grades to the University upon the application.
IB: IB Diploma. Applicants should request the IB organisation to send their scores to the University via internet (HKBU institution code: 000247). Applicants sitting the 2018 IB examinations should submit their predicted scores to the University upon the application.
SAT: Minimum score of 1,190 (out of 1,600) in new SAT or 1,650 (out of 2,400) in old SAT (minimum score of 550 in each of Critical Reading, Mathematics and Writing), and a sub-score on essay writing of no less than 8. Applicants should request the College Board to send scores to the University (HKBU institution code: 7904).
Other Overseas Qualifications by Region
Applicants who apply for admission on the basis of overseas qualifications should refer to particular region for details. Given the diversity of education systems around the world, the acceptable overseas qualifications listed may not cover every region.
The University normally expects applicants to have obtained 12-year pre-university years of schooling. School-leaving qualifications that are acceptable for admission to universities in other places may not necessarily be acceptable or sufficient for admission to the University.
English Language Requirements
The following public examination results are recognised as meeting the English Language requirements stipulated by the University:
| Proficiency Tests | Minimum Requirements |
| TOEFL | Internet-based test (iBT) - Score: 79; or Paper-based test (PBT) - Score: 550 |
| IELTS Academic | Overall Band: 6.0 |
| SAT | Minimum score of 550 in both Critical Reading and Writing with a sub-score of 8 or above in Essay in old SAT; or Minimum score of 590 in Evidence-Based Reading and Writing in new SAT |
| ACT | Minimum score of 23 in both ACT English and Reading |
| GCE O-Level/ GCSE/ IGCSE English | Grade C |
| GCE AS or A-Level English | Grade E |
| HKDSE English Language | Level 3 |
| HKALE Use of English | Grade E |
| IB | Grade 4 in: IB English A (Higher or Standard Level); or IB English B (Higher Level); or IB English Literature and Performance (Standard Level) OR Grade 5 in: IB English B (Standard Level) |
| Others | Other English language qualifications deemed acceptable by the University |
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:
|
Proficiency Test |
Minimum Scores |
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GCE A/ AS Level Chinese |
Grade E |
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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 |