In 2024, the European Studies Programme celebrated its 30th Anniversary!
European Studies at HKBU consists of two years of full-time study in Hong Kong, a third year spent in Europe, followed by a fourth year in Hong Kong. The third year is designed as an integral part of the overall programme. It consists of academic study at a European university and possibly a placement with European companies/institutions. Students should gain the benefits of on-the-spot academic training and linguistic immersion as well as first-hand experience of work in a European environment.
就讀歐洲研究課程的學生，首兩年會在香港學習，第三年到歐洲留學，並於第四年回港完成學士課程。作為本課程不可或缺的一部分，學生會在第三年時，前往歐洲大學交流，或到歐洲公司或機構進行實習，從而得到沉浸式的學術及語言培訓，以及在歐洲工作的經驗。
Within the BSocSc (Hons) in European Studies, Political Science provides the disciplinary core, underpinned by history and (cultural) area studies, business/economics or communication courses. Students also undergo rigorous training in either German or French up to levels of academic and professional fluency. The aim is to give students a firm knowledge of the basic features of the European world and the communicative skills necessary for a future professional or academic career in the field of European-Asian relations. Knowledge of Europe is deepened by the Honours Project in the final year, based on first-hand research into a particular subject related to Europe. Successful graduates also possess the skills requisite for immediate entry to postgraduate programmes both locally and in Europe.
Academic Objectives
- To provide students with a general and up-to-date knowledge of contemporary Europe, firmly grounded in the social sciences, with an emphasis on the European Union and its member states;
- To enable students to grasp the significance of Europe to world history, politics and economics and to train them to become skilled and knowledgeable communicators between Hong Kong/mainland China and Europe;
- To assist students in acquiring high, professionally relevant proficiency in one major European language (other than English);
- To provide orientation and intellectual stimulus for students to understand and appreciate their own and other cultures/societies in an increasingly multi-polar and multi-cultural world; and
- In these ways to contribute to Hong Kong's role as a major international commercial and cultural crossroads.
Programme handbook: BSoc.Sc. (Hons) in European Studies Programme Handbook
Important Note:
Students who are interested in European Studies (French/German Stream) programme are considered for a joint admission under the Broad-based Admission Programme of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. [JUPAS Programme Code: JS2610 Bachelor of Arts (Hons) / Bachelor of Social Sciences (Hons) (European Studies [French/German Stream] / Geography/ Global and China Studies/ Government and International Studies/ History/ Sociology)]
註：同學如有興趣修讀歐洲研究（法文／德文） 課程，需經社會科學院聯合招生途徑，申請入讀本課程。[大學聯招課程編號：JS2610 文學士(榮譽)/社會科學學士(榮譽) (歐洲研究[法文/德文]/地理/全球及中國研究/政治及國際關係學/歷史/社會學)]
• Explore the old and modern Europe in the disciplines of Cultural Studies, Social Science and Political Science. Become a skilled and knowledgeable communicator between Hong Kong/mainland China and Europe with a professional working proficiency in either French or German. (No prior French or German skills needed!) ;
在文化研究、社會科學和政治科學的領域中一同探索古老和現代的歐洲！課程為學生提供兩種歐洲語言的專業訓練，以培養學生成為香港及中國大陸與歐洲之間的橋樑（入學前無需法語或德語經驗!）。
• Programme includes one academic year abroad [Year 3] in either France, Germany, Austria or French Canada after successful completion of the first two study years at HBKU! (Additional opportunity to do a Double-Degree with a European elite university) ;
課程亦包括在成功完成兩年學習後，可以在法國、德國、奧地利或加拿大魁北克留學一學年（即大學三年級）；還有機會選讀在歐洲頂尖學府的雙學位課程。
• Gain the benefits of on-the-spot academic training and linguistic immersion as well as first-hand experience of working in a European environment;
接受沉浸式語言培訓和良好學術教育，並掌握在歐洲實際工作經驗！。
Curriculum design
| Programme Structure (Academic Years 2019-20 to 2022-23) | ||
| 1 | Social Sciences Common Core | 4 units |
| 2 | Major in European Studies Required Courses Honours Project | 66 units 6 units |
| 3 | University Core Courses | 13 units |
| 4 | General Education Courses | 18 units |
| 5 | Free Elective (EURO3008 and EURO3009)# | 21 units |
| Total: | 128 units | |
#Students may take additional GE courses (of Level 1 or 2) in any categories to fulfil the "Free Electives" requirement but only a maximum of 6 units will be counted towards the fulfilment of the "Free Electives" requirement.
Great international exposure and attractive career options abroad, but also in multinational companies, NGOs or government organizations (e.g. Consulates; Chambers of Commerce) here in Hong Kong!
Successful graduates have gone on to work in organisations that have strong links with, or are based in French- or German-speaking countries, or with Chinese and Hong Kong enterprises with important European interests. Options range from the French/German government organisations (Consulates; Chambers of Commerce) and education to international/European organisations, media and communication, information services and NGOs, trading/merchandising, transport/logistics, finance/banking, luxury brands and the tourism or culture sectors.
畢業同學適合投身於國外以及駐港的跨國公司、非政府組織或政府機構（例如領事館或是總商會）！
畢業同學的就業出路十分廣泛，尤其是與歐洲國家關係密切的企業和機構，以及和歐洲往來頻密的中國內地和香港機構，這些機構都能找到歐研畢業生的足跡。畢業同學適合投身政府、教育、非政府組織、進出口貿易、採購、運輸、物流、銀行、金融、零售、旅遊和文化等行業 。
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Partner Institutions (German Stream)
German Stream students will spend the 3rd year of their studies in one of these institutions. No extra tutition fee is required for the participation in the exchange year.
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Partner Institutions (French Stream)
French Stream students will spend the 3rd year of their studies in one of these institutions. No extra tutition fee is required for the participation in the exchange year.
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Students seeking to pursue the study of a minor programme would need to fulfil 15 units of courses specified by the offering department/programme, and note that no registration priority will be given to enrolment in minor courses.
Upon completion of the 15 units required for the minor programmes, students should apply to the Academic Registry for approval.
Requirements:
Five of the following courses (3 units each; 15 units in total)*
EURO1205 French and German Societies through the World of Film
EURO1206 Europe: Unity and Diversity
EURO2007 The Political Economy of the European Union
EURO2015 Model European Union
POLS2205 European Politics and Society: French Political and Government System
POLS2206 European Politics and Society: German Political Systems and Society
POLS3235 Comparative Democracies: The United Kingdom and The United States
EURO4005 Current Issues of European Integration
POLS4215 Contemporary Europe and Asia
POLS4246 Topics in European Politics
POLS4255 Comparative Regionalism and Regionalization
* Among the 15 units of elective courses taken, at least two 3-unit courses must be taken at Level 3 or 4.
It is recommended to discuss in advance any plans to pursue a minor programme degree with the Programme Director of the specific programme.
For general and/or further information about minor programme studies, please read the Useful Notes on Taking Minor Programmes provided by Academic Registry.
