Hong Kong Shue Yan University

Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) in History 2008-09

Mode :	Full-Time
Normal Durarion :	4 Years
Credits Required for Award :	124
Head of Department :	Prof. Danny Paau
Tuition fee :	HK$49,000
Application date :	30/6/2008 - 19/7/2008

Special Features
Aims and Objective
Minimum Entry Requirements
Programme Structure
Career Prospects
Procedures for Application

Special Features

1.

A primary required focus on Chinese history, strengthened by a spectrum of theme- based/ special topics electives;

2.

A complementary provision of required courses on local, regional and world history subjects;

3.

Choices of elective courses elaborating on China's relations with selected nations/ regions; and

4.

A solid training in the study of history as a discipline;

Aims and Objectives

A Student-oriented programme enabling them:

1.

To possess an in-depth knowledge of Chinese history, balanced with a comprehensive understanding of world history;

2.

To gain a historical perspective upon their identity and responsibilities as citizens of Hong Kong and China in an increasingly globalized world;

3.

To acquire a range of generic skills for both work and further studies.

Minimum Entry Requirements

Applicants* must:

1.

have passed the HKCEE with at least six E grade subjects or above, including Chinese and
English; and
have passed Chinese Language and Culture and Use of English in the Hong Kong Advanced Supplementary Level ('AS' Level) Examination, plus passing at least one Advanced Level ('A' Level) subject in Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination in one sitting or equivalent;

2.

Associate Degree Holders; or

3.

have attained equivalent education standards from overseas countries.

*

All candidates for admission will be interviewed as part of the selection process.

Programme Structure

‧ Introductory subjects on Chinese & World History
‧ Historical Theories, Methods & Historiography
‧ Modern & Contemporary China
‧ Modern & Contemporary World History
‧ History of Chinese Dynasties (e.g. Qin & Han, Song & Tang, Ming & Qing histories)
‧ Topic Studies in Chinese History (e.g. Military History of the Song Dynasty)
‧ Hong Kong/Regional History (e.g. Taiwan, Xinjiang, etc.)
‧ Topic Studies in Sino-Foreign Relations (e.g. Cultural Contacts between Chinese and Non-Chinese Civilizations before 1500, China and the West in the Making of the Modern World, Sino-American Relations)
‧ Economic History subjects series (e.g. Economic histories of China, Overseas Chinese Communities, Hong Kong and the Pearl Delta )
‧ History of non-Chinese regions ( e.g. Europe, America, Japan, etc.)
‧ Thesis

Career Prospects

Graduates from this Degree programme may

1.

Apply for most government general grade posts;

2.

Seek employment as teachers at local primary and secondary schools;

3.

Seek employment as professional writers and editors;

4.

Pursue further studies in History or other programmes such as humanities, law, politics, or library science at postgraduate level at universities worldwide. Graduates may also seek admission into the master degree programme in History jointly offered by Peking University and Shue Yan University.