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Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Early Childhood and Family Studies

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The first undergraduate programme in Hong Kong that links family dynamics and parenting practices to child development and adjustment

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Emphasises the connection between theory and practice

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Equips students with the knowledge and skills required to address the needs of families, and promote the development of children

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Expands career pathways related to children and families

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International exposure and networking opportunities in the Greater Bay Area

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Run by EdUHK’s Department of Early Childhood Education which has prolific scholarly outputs and ample practical experience related to both child education and family studies

Domain Credit Points (cps)
Major/Programme Specific+ 33
Final Year Project  6
University ePortfolio  3
GE Experiential Learning Course 3
Electives/Minor 15
Total 60

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

Note: Students who did not complete a postsecondary programme in Early Childhood Education (ECE) before admission to the BA(ECFS) programme are required to study a 3-cp bridging course in the first semester of Year 3, ECE 2244 Child Development [retitled from ECE 1148 The Child as a Learner] (an existing BEd(ECE) course). The Major Study and Final Year Project requirements of these students would be 42 cps (i.e, 63 cps for the whole programme).

The programme will mainly be conducted in English. All Major courses will be taught in English, but non-Major courses, depending on the course nature, may be taught in English, Putonghua, or Cantonese, if appropriate.

  • Professional practitioners in social service sectors;
  • Teachers* or Teaching Assistants in early childhood settings;
  • Project Officers or Community Liaison Officers in public organisations, private enterprises, and community agencies that serve children and families; and
  • Research Assistants in academic institutions, as well as government and non-government organisations, who study child development and family relationships.

* For those who possess teacher qualifications before admission to this top-up degree programme.

Senior Year Admissions Entrance Requirements

HK$42,100 per annum (local) 
HK$140,000 per annum (non-local)
(provisional and subject to adjustment)