Master of Arts in Positive Psychology in Education

The programme aims to provide students with a comprehensive knowledge of positive psychology, enabling them to integrate the science and application of positive psychology in educational and community settings.

The programme introduces the theoretical foundations and practical applications of positive psychology in education. In it, students learn how to assess and enhance their own well-being and how to share positive psychological practices with others. They also learn how to design, implement, and evaluate evidence-based positive psychology interventions and positive education programmes.

Students first learn how to be positive themselves, then how to guide others to be positive, and finally how to develop and sustain a positive environment and culture.

Bachelor degree holders, especially those who wish to build a career or pursue further studies in areas of psychology and education.
 

The programme comprises 24 credit points (cps), which can typically be earned within one year of full-time studies or two years of part-time studies. Students are required to complete 5 core courses and 3 elective courses for graduation. Each course carries 3 cps. The list of available courses is shown below:

^ This is a cross-listed course with the Master of Social Sciences in Psychology (Schools and Community Settings) [MSocScP(SCS)] programme

1. Department of Psychology Entrance Scholarship for Master of Arts in Positive Psychology in Education Programme 

The Department of Psychology Entrance Scholarship for Master of Arts in Positive Psychology in Education Programme will be awarded to a maximum of two new students who are enrolled in the 2026/27 academic year. To be eligible, students must have demonstrated an outstanding academic accomplishments during their undergraduate studies. Each awardee will receive HK$10,000.

Any eligible applicants who fulfilled the selection criteria and/or documentary evidence of his/her records of academic excellence will be automatically considered for the scholarship. 

2. Master of Arts in Positive Psychology in Education Programme Entrance Scholarship 

Master of Arts in Positive Psychology in Education Entrance Scholarship will be awarded to a maximum of two new students who are enrolled in the 2026/27 academic year. To be eligible, students must have demonstrated the evidence of notable contribution to the field of positive psychology and positive education or the community at large. Each awardee will receive HK$10,000.

Any eligible applicants who fulfilled the selection criteria and submit the personal statement with evidence stating their relevant working or learning experience in the field of positive psychology and positive education or providing evidence of their contribution to the community at large to the online application system will be automatically considered for the scholarship. 

The medium of instruction is English. 

Full-time students are expected to complete the programme in 1 year, while part-time students are expected to complete the programme in 2 years. Full-time students will attend 4 classes per week and part-time students will attend 2 classes per week. Classes in the same or different semester(s) may be scheduled on weekday evenings, weekends and/or during long holidays at the Tai Po Campus / Tseung Kwan O Study Centre / North Point Study Centre / Kowloon Tong Satellite Study Centre and/or other locations as decided by the University.

The tuition fee is HK$161,880 which is provisional and subject to adjustment. Tuition fees paid are normally not refundable or transferable. Extension fees will be charged to students who have to extend their studies beyond the normal duration (i.e. 1 year for full-time and 2 years for part-time).

Applicants should hold a recognised Bachelor’s degree.

Applicants whose entrance qualification is obtained from an institution in a non-English speaking system should normally fulfil one of the following minimum English proficiency requirements:

• Overall score of IELTS 6.0 (academic version)#; or
• TOEFL score of 80 (internet-based test)#; or
• Band 6 in the College English Test (CET)# with a total score of 430; or
• Grade C or above in GCSE / GCE OL English; or
• Other equivalent qualifications.

^#The test should be taken in test centres and the result should be valid within two years. If you are applying for 2026/27 academic year, your IELTS / TOEFL / CET6 test must be obtained on or after 1 January 2024.

TOEFL Home Editions, TOEFL MyBest Score, IELTS Indicator, IELTS Online, IELTS One Skill Retake, Duolingo and National Postgraduate Entrance Examination (全國碩士 研究生招生考試) are NOT acceptable.

Shortlisted applicants may be required to attend an interview or complete an written/oral test.

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This programme is on the list of eligible taught postgraduate programmes under the Hong Kong Future Talents Scholarship Scheme for Advanced Studies (FTSS) by the University Grants Committee (UGC). Local students who are admitted to the programme in full-time or part-time study mode will be invited to submit applications for the FTSS. For more details, please visit the UGC website.

• Students who have fulfilled the programme requirements will be conferred the degree upon the approval of the University's Academic Board. The University bears no responsibility for the evaluation of its degrees outside of Hong Kong. Students are advised to consult with the relevant authority(ies) for the prevailing rules/regulations.
• Individuals who would seek qualification certification in Chinese Mainland after graduation should contact the Chinese Service Centre for Scholarly Exchange (CSCSE) 中國(教育部) 留學服務中心 for updated details.
• The certification in Chinese Mainland is an independent process from the conferral of academic qualification in Hong Kong by the University. For the avoidance of doubt, no warranties are given in respect of individual graduate's qualification certification or recognition in Chinese Mainland or any other professional qualification or license outside Hong Kong.
• CSCSE  takes a very prudent approach in evaluating each application, including the students' residential period in Hong Kong during the entire study period. When evaluating graduates' credentials, the full border entry and exit records of individual applicants will be examined.
• Students who would pursue credential recognition should be aware that short stays in Hong Kong during the study period may not fulfil the CSCSE residential requirements, leading to possible uncertainty and risks to their credential recognition.
• Students are seriously advised to consider the above when making personal plans, such as accommodation and travel plans from Hong Kong, etc. and make necessary arrangements where appropriate. 
• It is the responsibility of the students to be familiar with and comply with the University regulations and guidelines governing the Taught Postgraduate Programmes. Students should refer to the Graduate School website for the General Academic Regulations and the Code of Practice for Taught Postgraduate Programmes for details.
• Students should consult with CSCSE if they have any enquiries.