Master of Arts in Positive Psychology in Education

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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 2025/26

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 2025/26 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 2025/26

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 2025/26 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$151,200 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 was obtained from an institution in a non-English speaking system should normally fulfil one of the following minimum English proficiency requirements:

• IELTS 6.0; or
• Grade C or above in GCSE / GCE OL English; or
• A TOEFL score of 80 (internet-based test); or 
• Band 6 in the Chinese Mainland’s College English Test (CET) (a total score of 430 or above and the test result should be valid within two years); or
• Other equivalent qualifications.

The results of IELTS/TOEFL provided should be within two years (i.e., for the 2025/26 intake, the IELTS/TOEFL test must be obtained on or after 1 Jan 2023); and

The results of IELTS/TOEFL should be “taken in test centres” (i.e., tests taken online such as IELTS indicator/IELTS Online and TOEFL Home Editions are NOT accepted).

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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). Eligible local students may qualify for scholarships from the UGC. Application details will be provided later. For more information about the FTSS, 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 Mainland China 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 Mainland China 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 Mainland China 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.