Bachelor of Social Sciences (Hons) in Geography

地理社會科學學士(榮譽)

Year 3 Entry – Post-Secondary

Programme Code
Non-JUPAS: *BSSC - GEOG

Duration of Study
2 Years

Mode of Study
Full Time

Class Start Date
September 2026

Medium of Instruction
The medium of instruction for classroom teaching (in all forms) at HKBU is English, except for those courses that are granted exemption.

Fund Type
Government Funded

Credits Required for Graduation
128

Programme Description
Requirements

The Bachelor of Social Sciences (Hons) in Geography provides solid training in geographical theories and methods, helping students acquire the intellectual and practical skills to analyse, assess, and interpret geographical information both independently and collaboratively. It aims to develop a comprehensive knowledge of spatial order and global interdependence, as well as a critical understanding of environmental and socioeconomic development issues, with a focus on global-local connections. Graduates will be able to apply a variety of geographical techniques to analyse and interpret diverse people-environment interactions.

This Programme embraces the synthesising tradition of geography and covers a wide variety of subjects in both natural and social sciences and attracts students who are passionate about people-environment interactions. The Programme is structured so that students can choose to specialise during later stages of their study or diversify their interests with a well-rounded training. Graduates of this Programme stand out by their comprehensive world view and strong cultural sensitivity, which enable them to follow a variety of career paths in diverse professions in the private and public sectors as well as not-for-profit organisations.

The Programme prioritises student learning experiences and strives to provide a wide range of fieldwork and practical training.

Geography students will have opportunities to participate in local and regional field trips, fieldwork, and practical work.

A mandatory field camp of approximately 4 to 9 days is organised for Year 3 students in semester 2. Past camps have been held in locations such as the U.S., Australia, Mainland China, Japan, and Southeast Asia.

Students will also be able to participate in service-learning and interdisciplinary courses and projects, developing into responsible citizens with a global outlook. They will examine social and environmental issues and leverage their geographical training to create possible solutions.

Diverse employment opportunities are available for the graduates such as Commerce/finance, teaching/research, civil service, the media, tourism, administration/management, community/social services, and non-governmental organizations.