Master of Social Sciences in Educational Psychology

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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:

  • IELTS (academic version)# Overall score of 6.0; or
  • TOEFL (internet-based test) #: Score of 80 (for tests taken before 21 January 2026)
  •                                                  Score of 4.0 (for tests taken from 21 January 2026 onwards); 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.

1. The Department of Psychology Entrance Scholarship for the Master of Social Sciences in Educational Psychology Programme 2026/27

The Department of Psychology Entrance Scholarship for the Master of Social Sciences in Educational Psychology Programme will be awarded to one new student who is enrolled in the 2026/27 academic year. To be eligible, students must have demonstrated an outstanding academic background and achieved exceptional academic accomplishments during their undergraduate studies. The awardee will receive HK$10,000

Any eligible applicants who fulfilled the selection criteria will be automatically considered for the scholarship.

 

2. Master of Social Sciences in Educational Psychology Programme Entrance Scholarship 2026/27

Master of Social Sciences in Educational Psychology Programme Entrance Scholarship will be awarded to one new student who is enrolled in the 2026/27 academic year. To be eligible, students must have demonstrated good academic accomplishments during their undergraduate studies and shown notable non-academic achievements, such as making significant contributions to local schools and community settings, or engaging in relevant community service activities. The awardee will receive HK$10,000.

Any eligible applicants who fulfilled the selection criteria and submitted the personal statement with evidence to the online application system will be automatically considered for the scholarship.

 

3. Outstanding Practicum Award for the Master of Social Sciences in Educational Psychology Programme 2027/28

Outstanding Practicum Award for the Master of Social Sciences in Educational Psychology Programme will be awarded to one new student who is enrolled in the 2027/28 academic year. To be eligible, students must demonstrate outstanding performance in the practicums. The awardee will receive HK$5,000.

Any eligible applicants who fulfilled the selection criteria will be automatically considered for the scholarship.

 

4. Distinction Award for Master of Social Sciences in Educational Psychology Programme 2027/28

Distinction Award for Master of Social Sciences in Educational Psychology Programme will be awarded to one new student who is enrolled in the 2027/28 academic year. To be eligible, students must demonstrate outstanding academic performance, especially the PSY6125 Thesis in the MSocSc(EP) programme. The awardee will receive HK$5,000.

Any eligible applicants who fulfilled the selection criteria will be automatically considered for the scholarship.

• 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.

Main round application deadline: 2 February 2026
Applications submitted after main round application deadline are treated as late applications. Late applications will be considered only on a space-available basis.

The admission exercise is still ongoing.