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Master of Social Sciences in Educational Psychology (Subject to the University’s approval)

Special Features

Special Features

Emphasises evidence-based educational practices that are grounded in principles of developmental psychology and prioritise students’ overall well-being

Special Features

Being instructed by a diverse group of EP professors who possess specialised expertise in various research areas, including motivation, positive psychology, dyscalculia, reading, literacy development, executive functioning, and emotional and behavioural difficulties;

Special Features

Benefits from its affiliation with the Faculty of Education and Human Development, which provides access to a diverse and knowledgeable community of experts in psychology, special needs education, counselling, curriculum and instruction, early childhood education, parenting, and family studies

Special Features

Possesses strong connections with local school systems, fostering collaboration and partnerships to address educational challenges and promote positive outcomes

Special Features

Maintains robust ties with both the local and the international community of educational psychologists, enabling the exchange of knowledge, best practices, and research findings

Special Features

Actively engages in research endeavours that encompass both local and international issues relevant to educational psychology, contributing to the advancement of the field and addressing pressing educational concerns

Course

Year

Semester

Taught Courses

Research and Statistical Methods I

1

I

Research and Statistical Methods II  

1

II

Psychoeducational Assessment: Learning and Cognitive Abilities

1

I

Psychoeducational Assessment: Socio-emotional and Behavioural Functioning

1

II

Children with Special Needs I

1

I

Children with Special Needs II

1

II

Psychoeducational Intervention I

1

I

Psychoeducational Intervention II

1

II

Skills Training Seminar I

1

I

Skills Training Seminar II

1

II

Skills Training Seminar III

2

I & II

Curriculum and Instruction

2

II

Professional Issues and Ethical Practices in Educational Psychology

2

II

Applied Developmental Psychology

2

I

Learning and Motivation

2

I

Practicum Courses

Practicum I

1

I & II

Practicum II

1

I & II

Practicum III

1

II

2

I

Practicum IV

2

I

Practicum V

2

II

Research Experience Course

Thesis

1

II

 2

I & II

*Practicum is an essential element of this programme, where students will work in local schools and educational centres.

Classes in the same or different semester(s) may be scheduled on weekday daytime / 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.

  • Applicants shall hold a Bachelor’s degree with a major in Psychology, or a recognised equivalent qualification.

  • 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.
For example, 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.

  • Applicants should submit a Personal Statement of no more than 1,000 words, covering the following areas: 
  1. How your background could be relevant to your application.
  2. What you think constitutes the nature of educational psychology and the current/future work of educational psychologists in Hong Kong.
  3. Why you wish to take up educational psychology as a career and how you can contribute to the field.
  4. How you envision your academic and personal life if you are admitted into the programme.
  • Applicants should invite TWO referees to complete the Referee's Report, preferably one from academic setting and one from working setting. Please input information of the referee through the "Confidential Report/References” section in the online application system. The University will send invitation email to the referees to complete the online referee’s report.
  • Applicants shall be eligible for the Graduate Membership of The Hong Kong Psychological Society;
  • Applicants shall preferably have relevant working experience in educational or related settings; and
  • Applicants shall pass a written test.

Shortlisted applicants shall attend an interview.

Local Students: $47,000 (per annum)

Non-local Students: $198,000 (per annum)

(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 normative period of study.

  • 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 HKSAR. 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 HKSAR 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 HKSAR.
  • CSCSE  takes a very prudent approach in evaluating each application, including the students' residential period in HKSAR 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 HKSAR 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 HKSAR, 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.