Bachelor of Science in Applied Child Development 48 months Undergraduate Programme By The University of Hong Kong |TopUniversities

Programme overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Degree

BSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

The BSc (Applied Child Development) programme provides students with a strong foundation in the knowledge, skills and attitude required for working with a wide diversity of children and families. Students will gain insights into the theories of child development and acquire deep understanding of the interrelationships among theory, research, practice and policy. This multi-disciplinary programme prepares students for further studies and careers in the fields of early childhood education and related areas, and offers students opportunities for field experience and supervised research.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Degree

BSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

The BSc (Applied Child Development) programme provides students with a strong foundation in the knowledge, skills and attitude required for working with a wide diversity of children and families. Students will gain insights into the theories of child development and acquire deep understanding of the interrelationships among theory, research, practice and policy. This multi-disciplinary programme prepares students for further studies and careers in the fields of early childhood education and related areas, and offers students opportunities for field experience and supervised research.

Admission Requirements

Candidates holding a recognised Associate Degree or Higher Diploma of at least two years in duration in the field of Early Childhood Education from a community college in Hong Kong are eligible to apply for admission. Successful applicants will be admitted directly to Year 3 of this four-year programme, i.e. there is no Year 1 or Year 2 admission.

To be eligible for admission to senior year places, you should be
  • a current local student who will successfully complete a recognised full-time Associate Degree (AD) or Higher Diploma (HD) programme of at least two years in duration from a community college in Hong Kong by August 2025; or
  • a local graduate of a recognised full-time Associate Degree (AD) or Higher Diploma (HD) programme of at least two years in duration from a community college in Hong Kong and are not currently enrolling in any Bachelor degree.
Please visit the University's website "Admissions to Senior Year Places (Direct Admissions Scheme)"  for detailed application procedures.

4 Years

Tuition fees

Domestic
5,997
International
28,585

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