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Master of Arts in STEM Education / Medium of Instruction: English

Programme Information

The programme will lead you to an exciting and rewarding experience of professional development in STEM education

Master of Arts in Education for Sustainability / Medium of Instruction: English

Programme Information

Master of Arts in Education for Sustainability [MA(EfS)] was launched by The Education University of Hong Kong under the Department of Science and Environmental Studies. This programme emphasises subject knowledge, innovative pedagogical practices, flexible teaching environments and a critical approach to thinking about educational and sustainability issues. Graduates of various disciplines, in-service teachers, local and international non-governmental organisation (NGO) workers, government officials and private sector consultants are welcome.

Bachelor of Education (Honours) (Science)

Programme Information BEd(Science) aims to prepare qualified, competent, professional secondary science teachers capable of satisfying the educational needs of learners with different abilities within a community that values multiple aspects of intelligence. Graduates will have attained academic excellence and professional competence for effective teaching of science in schools. In particular, they will possess a solid command of science subject knowledge and skills together with a firm and thorough grasp of the interrelationship between theory and practice. They will persistently affirm the importance of scientific literacy in our society and will be creative, responsible, and caring individuals who have a solid understanding of science, technology, society, and environment, as well as commitment to ethical values.

Bachelor of Education (Honours) Programmes (Primary) - General Studies (Humanities and Science)

Bachelor of Education (Honours) (Primary) - General Studies (Humanities and Science) promotes your generic skills for life-wide and life-long learning, fosters positive personal and social values and attitudes, and develops your skills through investigation, project learning and service learning. Taught as an interdisciplinary subject, this programme aims to develop generic skills (e.g. problem solving, critical thinking, creativity, study skills, communication, Information Technology, etc.) that are essential for learning in the information era and for making sense of social and environmental issues. You will be acquainted with the spirit and framework of inquiry and will be equipped with the social and scientific inquiry skills that come into play in the teaching and learning of Primary Humanities and Primary Science.

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Integrated Environmental Management

Programme Information Environmental management is of growing importance in the daily operation of private and public sectors. Throughout the past few decades, new environmental tools and knowledge have emerged to enable policymakers and decision-makers to deal with environmental challenges presented in their planning and operation, including environmental management system, environmental risk assessment, environmental impact assessment, and pollution control technology, etc. At the same time, the establishment of environmental regulation in different jurisdictions makes it necessary for different sectors to comply with different legal and regulatory requirements. The multidisciplinary BSc(IEM) programme is catered for students who have a strong interest and dedication in environmental management and sustainability. BSc(IEM) has been accredited by the Hong Kong Institute of Qualified Environmental Professional Limited (HKIQEP) under the HKIQEP Accreditation Scheme for Environmental Degree Programmes - Undergraduate Level.

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Integrated Environmental Management and Bachelor of Education (Honours) (Science)

Programme Information [Biology and Chemistry major will be offered in 2026/27] This cross-sectoral co-terminal double degree programme aims to prepare students to teach science (including Biology and Chemistry) in primary and secondary schools, as well as pursue careers as environment-related professionals. The programme provides a wide range of learning experiences for students to develop scientific literacy, understand the relationship among science, technology, society and the environment, and contribute to science education and sustainable development in the 21st century. Students in the programme will conduct teaching practices in primary and secondary schools, and internships in environment-related organisations. Students can declare their major (Biology or Chemistry) in their year 1 of studies.

Doctor of Philosophy & Master of Philosophy

Internship / Field Experience

In accordance with the University’s commitment to whole person development, the programme constitutes a total learning experience by offering local and overseas internship opportunities to our students. The Internship aims to facilitate students integrate and apply in a real-life setting the knowledge and skills they have gained in earlier stages of the programme. As an important learning experience, students will be expected to engage in reflection and analysis on their Internship experience with regard to the ways issues related to sustainability and environmental conservation are reflected in real-world problems and their solution. The Internship also offers students the opportunity to both enhance their own global and environmental literacy and serve the community in related fields. Moreover, the Internship provides practical experience of the challenges faced in both public and private sector workplaces and will assist students in making decisions regarding their career path. With the ability to maintain strong collaboration with keynoted organisations expertised in environmental science and web-technology development, The Department of Science and Environmental Studies provides many paid or unpaid local/overseas internship placements, across Australia, South Korea, Taiwan, Mainland China and possibly other destinations. The industries and job nature vary from cultural conservation and development, science education, environmental research, government bodies, IT to NGO etc.

Exchange Opportunities

Global Learning Enhancement Fund (GLEF)

To further promote internationalization within the University and better facilitate students in participating in learning experiences overseas and in the Greater China Region, the Global Learning Enhancement Fund (GLEF) (formerly known asUniversity-wide International and Regional Learning Enhancement Fund (IRLEF)) provides financial support to all full-time undergraduate students participating in relevant international and regional learning activities approved by the University.

Student Life

STUDY LIFE IN SES

The Department of Science and Environmental Studies (SES) is an academic department promoting studies in Science Studies and Environmental Education, as well as the subjects of General Studies. Alongside collaborations with different educational sectors and organizations, our students gain abundant opportunities in public engagement and career development.