The programme aims to cultivate students with professional ethics and a global perspective for teaching the subject of history in secondary schools. To achieve this aim, graduates of the programme are expected to:
- be competent in pedagogical and curriculum development skills as well as disciplinary knowledge with an emphasis on historical issues of modern times;
- possess critical thinking skills to solve problems in a logical and creative way;
- communicate and interact effectively with others in social and professional contexts; and
- demonstrate global awareness with high standard of morality.