Undergraduate Programmes

Students who have successfully completed the two-year Programme and fulfilled all graduation requirements will be awarded the Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Early Childhood Education by the Hong Kong Baptist University.

Graduates of the Programme are recognised as meeting one of the requirements for registration as kindergarten principals. Graduates who have successfully completed the stipulated specialized courses will be recognised by the Social Welfare Department as having covered the training areas of the One Year In-service Course in Special Child Care Work (SCCW) for special child care workers.

The School of Continuing Education (SCE) has a vision for the development of professional training courses for local practitioners in basic education. The Early Childhood and Elementary Education Division (ECEED) is the academic arm of the School to foster the continuing professional development of quality teacher education programmes. The School is the first higher education institute to offer early childhood education programme at the degree level and was commissioned by the government to offer the Bachelor of Education (Honours) Programme to practicing primary teachers in 1994. In view of the expanding need for quality training services in early childhood education, the ECEED made a firm commitment to uplift the professionalism of early childhood educare practitioners.

The ECEED offers a range of academic programmes on a full-time or part-time basis to provide pre-service and in-service training in basic education studies with qualifications awarded from certificate to postgraduate levels. All programmes are offered with a core emphasis on the advancement of academic qualifications as well as teaching skills for local early childhood and elementary education practitioners. With the continuous development of basic education programmes and the increasing number of government-commissioned courses operated in recent years, the ECEED has further affirmed its leading role and expertise in the provision and enhancement of early childhood and elementary education training in the community.

This programme is structured according to the HKBU overall structure of the four-year curriculum. It consists of 128 units.

Transfer of units may be granted on a case-by-case basis. Nevertheless, students should complete a minimum of 64 units to meet the graduation requirements of the programme.

Remarks: The School reserves the right to make changes as required.

Major Required Courses (58 units)
(Students are required to take all the following courses.)

Elective Courses (33 units)
(Students are required to take 33 units from the following courses.)

Specialized Courses (6 units)
(Students are required to take two courses of ONE of the following streams.)

University Core (13 units)
(Students are required to take all the following courses.)

General Education Programme (18 units)

Level 1 Foundational Courses

(Students are required to take all the following courses.)

Level 2 Interdisciplinary Thematic Courses

(Students are required to take 6 units from the following courses.)

Level 3 GE Capstone

(Students are required to take the following course.)

Remarks: The School reserves the right to make changes as required.

Face-to-face mode will mainly be adopted to cater for the needs of the students and to encourage interaction between lecturers and students. The process of re-thinking teaching beliefs and behaviour will further be facilitated through peer interaction as well as stimuli afforded by the classroom environment, including pedagogical materials and teaching strategies such as scaffolding and guided questions that provoke critical thinking and intellectual discussions in various kindergarten classroom contexts.

In addition, practical sessions will be provided for students to apply the theoretical concepts acquired.

The medium of instruction for formal classroom teaching is English, except for those courses that are granted exemption.

All practicum courses will be conducted in Cantonese in order to prepare students to work in local early childhood education settings.

• Libraries
• Recreation facilities
• Online course management system (Moodle)
• Medical and dental services
• Counselling support

Scholarships to recognise students' outstanding achievements are bestowed on the selected recipients on the basis of academic merits or other criteria as set out by the School or donors.

•  Scholarships

Students can apply for Financial Assistance Scheme for Post-secondary students (FASP) and Non-means Tested Loan Scheme for Post-secondary Students (NLSPS) from the Student Finance Office (SFO) of the Working Family and Student Financial Assistance Agency.

1. Holder of a recognised Higher Diploma in Early Childhood Education;
   OR
2. Other qualifications deemed equivalent by the School.

Online application 

Applicants will be required to submit/upload the following documents:

• Graduation diploma and transcript of Higher Diploma in Early Childhood Education;
• Result Notice/Certificate of HKDSE (if applicable);
• School reports (Senior Secondary 1 to 3 (F.4 to F.6));
• Other academic certificates (if any)

Remarks: Applicants should present originals of the above documents for verification during the admission interview/registration.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview between June to July 2024.

Remarks:
If Typhoon Cyclone Warning Signal No. 8 or above is hoisted or Black Rainstorm Signal is in force at or after 11:00 am on the day of information seminar, the scheduled seminar will be cancelled.
The School reserves the right to make changes as required.

1. How long will I need to complete the programme?
   Students who possess a Higher Diploma in Early Childhood Education and are admitted directly to year 3, will take 2 years to complete the Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Early Childhood Education programme. 
2. What is the study mode?
   Full-time face-to-face mode is adopted for the programme. Students will also have attachment and block placement in local kindergartens to acquire necessary pedagogical skills as a competent teacher. Classes are normally held from Monday to Saturday between 8:30 am and 6:30 pm. Evening classes on week days are also applicable.
3. When will classes start?
   Classes start in early September.
4. How can I apply for the programme?
   Students can apply through online application. 
5. Will the University acknowledge receipt of my application?
   Applicants will receive an e-mail acknowledgment from the School.
6. If I obtained the qualification of Associate Degree/Certificate in the discipline of early childhood education from other institutions, can I apply for the programme?
   Applicants with other qualifications will be considered only if their qualifications are proved to be equivalent to
   • A recognised Higher Diploma in Early Childhood Education; and
   • C(ECE) qualification
7. Do you accept students with academic qualifications in other disciplines other than Higher Diploma in Early Childhood Education?
   No.
8. Do I need to attend any interviews?
   Yes. interviews will be arranged between June and July.
9. How will I be notified if I am selected for interview?
   Applicants will be invited to attend an interview through e-mail/phone.
10. When will the University make the admission offer?
    Admission offers are normally made from June to July.
11. Can I apply for transfer of units for units previously earned from other institution(s)?
    Applicants may apply for transfer of units if they have taken equivalent courses in other institutions previously. Nevertheless, students should complete a minimum of 64 units to meet the graduation requirements of the programme. Moreover, the University reserves the right to refuse to grant transfer of units for courses that are not deemed to be equivalent to the University’s courses. All transfer of units shall be considered by the School on a case-by-case basis upon admission.