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The programme is aimed at individuals who aspire to professional advancement in the educational sector, and those who intend to strengthen their foundational knowledge and deepen their study in certain Areas of Focus.

It is designed to support students in integrating their past experience with new insights in theory, practice and leadership. The curriculum combines specialist study and a broad-based education in professional reflection, assessment and research methods. It provides flexible learning routes for students from different knowledge backgrounds.

By the end of this programme, students will be able to:

a) demonstrate advanced knowledge and awareness of new developments in their chosen Area of Focus;

b) review educational research critically, and conduct educational inquiries independently;

c) apply assessment principles and strategies for the promotion of learning; and

d) evaluate the larger policy and cultural contexts of education in Hong Kong and other societies with a critical perspective; and

e) possess professional ethics and social responsibility in the field of education.

The MEd programme comprises 24 credit points (cps). Students are required to take 8 courses (3 cps for each course) to complete the requirements. The following options are available:

Educational Studies

Students with a broad interest in education may choose this option.

2 Core Courses + Any 6 Specialist Courses

or

2 Core Courses + Any 3 Specialist Courses + Research Project*

All Areas of Focus except Educational Studies

They are designed for students who wish to deepen their professional knowledge in a particular Area of Focus, complemented by elective courses offered in the programme.

2 Core Courses + 3 Specialist Courses within an Area of Focus + Any 3 Specialist Courses / Research Project*

*Students may choose to carry out a research project instead of taking 3 courses in the same Area. The research project comprises supervised work on an agreed topic with the research project supervisor.

a) Internationalization

To enrich students’ learning experiences, the Master of Education programme provides an opportunity for students to take 1-2 courses at our partner universities overseas during their study period in the programme. Students will study abroad during semester breaks for about 3-6 weeks. Upon successful completion of the course(s) at the partner university, students will be granted block credit transfer from our MEd programme. This overseas learning experience is optional; students who wish to opt for this option have to pay the tuition fee of the course(s) taken in the partner university directly to the hosting university as well as paying for travel and other related expenses. Through this overseas engagement opportunity, students will be able to develop their global perspectives and enrich their learning experience, and thus establish an international network for future career prospects.

a) Award Schemes

Postgraduate Students Publication Award

To cultivate a research and outcome-oriented environment, the Postgraduate Students Publication Award is to reward students who produce quality research output in the form of journal articles.

Conference Award

To build and strengthen research capacity of students, the Conference Award is to support students who present their work at international/national/local conference.

Students in the full-time mode normally take one year to complete the programme, while those in part-time mode normally take two years.

The medium of instruction can be English and Chinese (including Putonghua) as consistent with the University’s policy.

Classes are held primarily at the Tai Po Campus, with occasion at Tseung Kwan O Study Centre, and/or Kowloon Tong Satellite Study Centre as decided by the University. Students will normally attend classes on weekday and on Saturdays.

The tuition fee for the 2018/19 academic year is HK$4,800 per credit point, i.e. HK$115,200 for the 24-credit point MEd programme, which is provisional and subject to adjustment. The University reserves the right to make changes to the tuition fee without prior notice. Tuition fees paid are normally not refundable or transferable.

Students can choose any one of the following Areas of Focus offered in the programme:

● Business Education and Human Resources Development

● Curriculum, Teaching and Assessment

● Early Childhood Education

● Educational and Developmental Psychology^{^1}

● Educational Management and Leadership

● Educational Studies

● English for Academic Purposes^2

● Health and Physical Education

● Life and Values Education (New)

● Mathematics, Technology, Science and Environment^{^3}
- Mathematics and Technology Strand
- Science and Environmental Studies Strand

● Special Needs, Giftedness and Counselling^⁴

^¹ Applicants must provide documentary evidence that an introductory undergraduate psychology course or equivalent has been taken at a tertiary institution.

^² For September 2018 Intake, EAP only accepts admission applications for full-time study. Besides, EAP also has a different set of English entrance requirements, please refer to the following link for details: https://www.eduhk.hk/gradsch/index.php/prospective-students/admission/admission-requirements/127-admission/admission-requirements/185-admission-requirements-med.html 

^³ Applicants must hold a relevant Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Science or Information Technology from a recognised University.

^⁴ For September 2018 Intake, SNC only accepts admission applications for part-time study.  

Areas of Focus and courses on offer are subject to change and sufficient enrolment.

Scholarship for Teachers (Pursuit of Master's Degree Programmes)

EDB launched the Scholarship for Teachers (Pursuit of Master’s Degree Programmes) for 2018/19 to celebrate achievements of high-performing teachers and to encourage teachers’ pursuit of higher qualifications as well as to enhance their professionalism. It is offered to selected full-time serving teachers who will start their studies in certain areas of a local part-time master’s degree programme (including the Master of Education programme offered by the EdUHK) in the following school year (2018/19). The details could be found at the Scholarship for Teachers.  

Applications and Admissions Enquiries

Graduate School (GS) – Programme Enquiries

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for MEd Applicants