Master of Teaching

This programme is suitable for fresh graduates and teachers at different stages of their careers,  interested in pursuing advanced studies preparing them for future school leadership

Participants are required to complete a total of 8 courses (24 credit points) for graduation.

In 2023/24, the Master of Teaching Programme will offer the following specialisations. Participants can choose one of the followings:

• English Language Education
• 課程發展 (Curriculum Development) 
• 中國語言文學的學與教 (Learning and Teaching of Chinese Language and Literature) (for Full-time study only)

The following specialisations will be suspended in 2023/24:

• Early Childhood Education and Family Studies
• Special Education
• Teaching Greater China Studies in Liberal Studies Curriculum (for Full-time study only)
• Teaching Physical Education - An Advanced Study (for Full-time study only)

Applicants may apply for credit transfer in the Master of Teaching Programme for up to 9 credit points:

• Graduates from the 5-year Bachelor of Education Programmes of the EdUHK may apply for credit transfer if they have studied MTeach specialisation courses as electives in their senior years of study.
• Participants have attended courses for the Certificate of Professional Development Programmes or other Master’s degree programmes of which the standards and contents match those of the MTeach Programme’s courses, may apply for credit transfer.

Classes are held primarily at the Tai Po Campus and occasionally at the Tseung Kwan O Study Centre, and/or Kowloon Tong Satellite Study Centre. Students will normally attend classes on weekday evenings and on Saturdays.

Two streams of studies are offered for the Master of Teaching Programme from 2023/24 and onwards:

English as the medium of instruction [EMI] 

The medium of instruction is mainly English. Putonghua and Cantonese are adopted as the language of instruction for some courses, as appropriate, for the following specialisation: 

• English Language Education
   

Chinese (Putonghua/Cantonese) as the medium of instruction [PMI/CMI]

The medium of instruction is mainly Chinese (Putonghua / Cantonese). English is adopted as the language of instruction for relevant courses, as appropriate, for the following specialisations:

• 中國語言文學的學與教 (Learning and Teaching of Chinese Language and Literature)
• 課程發展 (Curriculum Development)

Tuition Fee: HK$129,800  (Provisional and subject to adjustment)

The University reserves the right to make changes to tuition fee without prior notice. Tuition fees paid are normally not refundable or transferable.

Applicants should hold a recognised bachelor’s degree and a recognised teacher’s qualification, or equivalent.
    
Applicants may be required to attend an interview/test.

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:

• 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.

Applicants are strongly recommended to take the IELTS and submit their score upon application.

Remark: Please note that this programme will not lead to a Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) qualification. To acquire a QTS in Hong Kong, a person should obtain a local Teacher's Certificate or Post-graduate Diploma / Certificate in Education or equivalent qualifications.

This programme is under “the Scholarship for Teachers (Pursuit of Master’s Degree Programmes)” hosted by the Education Bureau.

For further information, please visit Education Bureau's website.