UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in History (4-year)
2020/21 intake onwards

Programme Description
It is hoped that students, after completing the programme, will be able:

1. To investigate the development of human society from a historical perspective;
2. To demonstrate power of critical thinking and analytical ability in understanding historical events;
3. To show in-depth knowledge of the heritage of China and other great civilizations;
4. To pursue graduate studies in history or a related discipline; and
5. To enter various fields outside history, such as the civil service, business, publishing, and teaching.

Programme Intended Learning Outcomes (PILO)

Students, who have completed the four-year programme successfully, will be able to:

1. acquire a sound understanding of major historical factors and movements that shape the growth of the human community.
2. demonstrate an in-depth and up-to-date knowledge of at least one of the following areas: (1) Chinese History, (2) World History, or (3) East-West Studies.
3. apply advanced historical methods and innovative explanation models to conduct independent research for the pursuit of original and creative inquiries.
4. trace the historical roots of contemporary issues and analyze the worldwide impact of individual historical events.
5. communicate effectively historical knowledge in competent language and IT skills.
6. appreciate the nature, values, uses and limitations of history as an academic discipline and the significance of historical knowledge.
7. develop a critical and broadminded attitude toward traditions and cultural heritage of different civilizations to facilitate students’ search for the value and meanings of citizenship with an international outlook and a sense of civility.

The structure of the curriculum is as follows: