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Hong Kong Baptist University

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JS2610

Bachelor of Arts (Hons) / Bachelor of Social Sciences (Hons) (European Studies [French/German Stream] / Geography/ Global and China Studies/ Government and International Studies/ History/ Sociology) 文學士(榮譽) / 社會科學學士(榮譽) (歐洲研究 [法文/德文] / 地理 / 全球及中國研究 / 政治及國際關係學 / 歷史 / 社會學)

BA/BSocSc

Short Description

The Programmes will be considered for a joint admission. Students will choose their Majors via internal application.

BSocSc (Hons) in European Studies – French/German Stream
European civilisation is among the most influential in the world. The European Union has emerged as a major actor in world politics and economics; its growth and development are of vital global importance. Students will undergo rigorous training in French or German up to levels of academic and professional fluency. They may also be eligible for one of the double degree programmes with our European partners. By the time of graduation, students will have a firm knowledge of the European world and possess the communicative skills necessary for a future professional or academic career in the fields of European-Asian relations. The Programme includes a study year abroad (i.e. in the 3rd year of study) in a French or German speaking country.

BSocSc (Hons) in Geography
The Programme provides a solid training in geographical theories and methods, and helps students acquire intellectual and practical skills to analyse, assess and interpret geographical information both independently and as part of a team. It aims to provide students with a comprehensive knowledge of spatial order and the interdependence of different regions of the world, and a critical understanding of environmental and socio-economic development issues with a focus on global-local connections. The Programme also provides students with the ability to apply a variety of geographical techniques and methods to analyse and to interpret diverse people-environment interactions. 

BSocSc (Hons) in Global & China Studies
The Programme trains students to explore the on-going transformations and engage with indigenous communities inside and beyond China. It highlights the situation of a changing China in the evolving world order. Students will study the socio-political, economic, environmental, and cultural processes of globalisation and the developments in China, and gain opportunities of language training and experiential learning in Hong Kong, Mainland China, and overseas via international exchange opportunities. The Programme trains students to understand Hong Kong, China and the world in relational and comparative perspectives. It also cultivates cosmopolitan, intercultural citizens who think globally and act locally.

BSocSc (Hons) in Government & International Studies
The Programme offers an immersive exploration of global politics and political science. It equips students with knowledge in key areas such as comparative politics, international relations, political philosophy, geopolitics, public administration and policy studies. Our curriculum uniquely focuses on the politics of Hong Kong, Mainland China, the Asia-Pacific region, and Europe, offering a global perspective that is both diverse and comprehensive. Students will also be trained in cutting-edge research methods and given the experience to conduct original research. Graduates will be well-prepared for global careers in public affairs, government, business, philanthropy, media, and international development. Our all-rounded curriculum ensures that students develop critical thinking, analytical, and practical skills necessary for success in these fields.

BA (Hons) in History
The Programme 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.

BSocSc (Hons) in Sociology
The Programme offers a comprehensive exploration of social relationships within global, regional, and local institutional contexts, underpinned by rigorous and cutting-edge data analysis and research methodologies. This programme is designed to cultivate students' ability in three key areas: (1) understanding persistence and change in social actions and structures and how they relate to diverse social institutions; (2) fostering a critical comprehension of social values and meanings of social behaviours; and (3) nurturing the capacity to undertake rigorous research on pertinent social issues.

Transdisciplinary Second Majors / Second Majors

The University envisions the importance of transdisciplinary innovations in response to the global challenges and offers a flexible curriculum structure that is much more agile and fits the present and yet-to-known future needs. Students will have the opportunity to opt for a transdisciplinary second major (TSM) / second major (SM) on top of their major. TSMs are geared for particular talent needs in Hong Kong and prepare students to pool knowledge from disciplines to excel in multiple careers, whereas SMs prepare students to gain in-depth knowledge from another discipline to complement the first major. This approach equips students not only for their careers, but also the future development of their respective fields. Nine TSMs / SMs will be launched in the 2025/26 academic year (subject to the approval of the University Senate).

Student Learning Experiences 

BSocSc (Hons) in European Studies – French/German Stream
European Studies is a global programme with a special emphasis on the French- and German-speaking world. In addition to the academic exchange and internship opportunities in Europe, it also offers numerous intercultural seminars, workshops, as well as international service-learning, career talks and visits in various European corporations and organisations, that operate in the Greater Bay Area and the Asia-Pacific.

BSocSc (Hons) in Geography
Geography students will have opportunities to participate in local and regional field trips and subject-related fieldwork and practical work. In addition, a mandatory field camp of around 4 to 9 days is organised for Year 3 students in semester 2 of every year. The past field camps have been held in the U.S., Australia, Mainland China and Southeast Asia, etc.

Besides, students will be able to participate in service-learning and interdisciplinary courses and projects and become responsible citizens with a global outlook. Students will examine social and/or environmental issues and leverage the geographical training to create possible solutions.

BSocSc (Hons) in Global & China Studies
The Programme normally organises the Summer Sojourn I in mainland China for the second-year students. Students may also choose between Global Work Placement and Summer Sojourn II in European countries during their third or fourth year of study.

BSocSc (Hons) in Government & International Studies
BA (Hons) in History
BSocSc (Hons) in Sociology

These Programmes offer the best student experience by enabling students to expand social network through interacting with students and academic staff from a variety of backgrounds, e.g. course-related and outside classroom learning organised by the Major Departments and/or student societies.

All Programmes also offer opportunities in local and/or overseas internship such as Social Sciences Internship and USA Disney Internship Programmes, and exchange with overseas agencies, firms and universities available from the University, Faculty, and Departments.

Career Opportunities

BSocSc (Hons) in European Studies – French/German Stream
Multinational corporations; European government or business organisations (e.g. Consulates and Chambers of Commerce); media and communication; finance/banking; trading/merchandising; transport/logistics; retail; tourism, cultural and education sectors.

BSocSc (Hons) in Geography
Commerce/finance, teaching/research, civil service, the media, tourism, administration/management, community/social services, and non-governmental organisations

BSocSc (Hons) in Global & China Studies
International business, trade and development, consultancy work, tourism, marketing, education and research, management, public relations, media and communication, international organisations, government agencies, NGOs.

BSocSc (Hons) in Government & International Studies
Civil service, media, local and international non-governmental organisations, social services, academic and commerce, district organisations, local and international think tanks.

BA (Hons) in History
Teaching, museum and archive work, civil service, cultural affairs, business, the media, publishing, or journalism.

BSocSc (Hons) in Sociology
Careers in social research, journalism and media, social services, education, civil services, public relations, marketing, administrative management, and human resources management. 

Remarks:
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Requirements

  • Programme Entrance Requirements
  • General Entrance Requirements
Same as General Entrance Requirements

Notes for elective subjects:

1) One of the elective subjects must be any Category A subjects excluding Extended Part of Mathematics (Module 1 or Module 2);

2) The other elective subject can be any of the following subjects:
a) Category A subjects including Extended Part of Mathematics (Module 1 or Module 2);
b) Category C (Other Language) subjects.

Please refer to the following link for the details of General and Programme Entrance Requirements: http://admissions.hkbu.edu.hk/ug/jupas_requirement

Remarks on other requirements:
Category B (Applied Learning) subjects will be considered in the admissions selection process.

Core Subjects Minimum Level
CHINESE LANGUAGENote1 3
CITIZENSHIP AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT Attained
ENGLISH LANGUAGENote2 3
MATHEMATICS COMPULSORY PART 2
Elective Subject(s) Minimum Level
ANY 2 SUBJECTSNote3 3

Note 1: For Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) students, alternative Chinese Language qualifications deemed acceptable by the University (except for Bachelor of Chinese Medicine and Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Biomedical Science (JS2410) and Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons) in Chinese Medicine (JS2420)) are listed in the website: https://admissions.hkbu.edu.hk/ug/jupas_chineserequirement

Note 2: Equivalences to Level 3 in HKDSE English Language are listed in the website:
https://admissions.hkbu.edu.hk/ug/jupas_eng_requirement

Note 3:

  • One of the elective subjects must be Category A subjects excluding Extended Part of Mathematics (Module 1 or Module 2). Another elective subject can be all Category A subjects including Extended Part of Mathematics (Module 1 or Module 2).
  • Individual programmes may consider Category B subjects (Applied Learning) with “Attained with Distinction (I)” or above and/or Category C subjects (Other Languages) for fulfilment of the second elective requirement
  • Category B subjects under the study area of “Applied Learning Chinese” are recognised as an alternative Chinese language qualification for non-Chinese speaking students. These subjects are not for fulfilment of the second elective subject requirement.
  • In general, the scores for Category A subjects are converted as follows:
    5**=7, 5*=6, 5=5, 4=4, 3=3, 2=2, 1=1
  • The scores for Category B subjects are converted as follows:
    Attained with Distinction (II) =4, Attained with Distinction (I) =3
  • The scores for Category C subjects are converted as follows:
    HKDSE Category C Subjects Conversion Scores
    7 5.5 4
    Japanese N1 N2 N3
    French, German and Spanish C1, C2 B1, B2 A2
    Korean Level 6 Level 4, 5 Level 3

Note 4: “Attained” in Citizenship and Social Development (CSD) will not be included in the admission score calculation. Applicants with Level 2 or above in Liberal Studies subject attained in 2023 or before would be accepted in lieu of CSD for fulfilling the GERs. Following the handling of CSD, results of Liberal Studies subject would not be given any score in score calculation starting from the 2024 entry.

Remarks on admissions score: Please refer to the following link for the updated score calculation and subject weights of our programmes for 2025 entry: https://admissions.hkbu.edu.hk/ug/jupas_weighting 


Calculation of scores for applicants with more than 1 sitting in HKDSE Examination

HKBU accepts combined results and will count the best results for meeting the entrance requirements and for the calculation of admissions scores.

First Year Tuition Fee

HK$ 44,500

Contacts

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

Email: fass@hkbu.edu.hk

Tel: (852) 3411 7260

Statistics

Application Statistics (after Modification of Programme Choices)

Year Band A Band B Band C Band D Band E Total
2024 994 768 932 902 659 4255
2023 879 797 794 918 660 4048
2022 722 711 829 919 701 3882
2021 872 723 887 1040 727 4249
2020 1346 980 1117 1214 839 5496
2019 1452 1157 1382 1401 927 6319
2018 1047 1221 1571 1755 1238 6832
2017 1255 1426 1836 2144 1361 8022
2016 1136 1622 2372 3022 2018 10170
2015 1003 1718 2962 3782 2630 12095
2014 1578 2064 3337 4374 2990 14343
2013 1009 1654 3017 4563 3472 13715
2012 1809 1983 2783 3853 2723 13151

Offer Statistics (as at the Announcement of the Main Round Offer Results)

Year Band A Band B Band C Band D Band E Total
2024 146 7 1 0 1 155
2023 132 12 4 0 0 148
2022 126 9 1 0 0 136
2021 97 4 1 0 0 102
2020 104 3 0 1 0 108
2019 81 9 1 0 1 92
2018 81 5 0 2 1 89
2017 97 8 4 0 0 109
2016 86 8 1 2 1 98
2015 104 10 2 1 1 118
2014 94 7 0 2 0 103
2013 98 12 2 0 0 112
2012 109 13 0 0 1 123
Footnote(s)

(1) As the 2025/26 academic year is the beginning of the 2025/26 - 2027/28 triennium for which the allocation of UGC-funded places is still subject to the Government's approval, the number of intake places shown above is indicative only and subject to changes or confirmation.