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Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Special Education

Study level
Undergraduate Programme
Study mode
Full-time
Duration
4-year Full-time (First Year Entry) 2-year Full-time (Senior Year Entry)
Programme code
A4B086
Enquiry email

Special Features 1

Special Features
1

Specialist teaching staff with expertise in developmental and learning disabilities, special needs, support services, counselling, and social work

Special Features
2

A comprehensive and interdisciplinary curriculum that integrates cognitive, physical, and social aspects of special education

Special Features
3

Professional preparation through the provision of advanced facilities and practicum opportunities in real work settings

Special Features
4

Networking opportunities overseas and in the Greater Bay Area

Special Features
5

Opportunities to enrol in subsidised certificated courses related to special education

Target Students

Local and Non-local

Enquiry Hotline

(852) 2948 7105

EdUHK Programme Code

A4B086

JUPAS code

JS8663

Programme Structure (First Year Entry)
Domain Credit Points (cps)

Major*

(including Major Courses, Major Interdisciplinary Courses, Cross-Faculty Core Courses and Practicum)

 54
Final Year Project 6
General Education 22
Language Enhancement 9

Electives
(including Second Major or Minors)

 30
Total 121

* Mandatory Greater Bay Area activities in course(s) are required

Programme Structure (Senior Year Entry)
Domain Credit Points (cps)

Major*

(including Major Courses, Major Interdisciplinary Courses, Cross-Faculty Core Courses and Practicum)

 33
Final Year Project 6
General Education 6

Electives
(including Minor)

 15
Total 60

* Mandatory Greater Bay Area activities in course(s) are required

Medium of Instruction

The programme will mainly be conducted in English.

Study Pathways


Remarks: The BA(SE) programme helps students pursue careers related to education and human services. Completion of the Programme will not lead to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in HKSAR. Upon graduation, students interested in pursuing professional teacher training may apply for a Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) or programmes granting a QTS.

Career Opportunities

Possible career opportunities are available in schools, government and non-governmental organizations:

  • Teaching Assistant or Learning Mentor
  • Project Officer or Community Support Officer
  • Executive Officer or Equal Opportunities Officer

Graduates may also continue their professional development through postgraduate studies and extend their career horizon to academic/teaching professionals, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, clinical audiologists, social workers, job placement specialists or consultants in the field of inclusive and special education.

General Admission Requirements
Tuition Fee

Tuition Fee (per annum) 

For local students: HK$47,000 (2026/27), HK$49,500 (2027/28)

For non-local students: HK$180,000 (2026/27)

(provisional and subject to adjustment)