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BSSc (Hons) in Geography
地理社會科學學士 (榮譽)
 
   
Programme Description
   
The Geography programme provides a solid training in geographical theories and methods, and helps students to acquire skills to resolve everyday problems. The Programme aims to provide students with:
Knowledge of spatial order and the interdependence of different regions of the world;
Critical understanding of environmental and socio-economic development issues with a focus on global-local connections;
Ability to apply geographical techniques and methods to analyse and to interpret diverse people-environment interactions; and
Preparation needed to pursue postgraduate studies and to enable students to take up jobs in business, civil services, education, and other professional endeavours.
All students must participate in a mandatory Departmental Field Camp to a location outside Hong Kong in the second semester of Year 2.
   
Duration: 3 years
 
Career Opportunities
   
Potential careers include: commerce/finance, teaching /research, administration/management, and community/social services.
Programme Admission Requirements
 
 
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