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GRADUATE SCHOOL, FACULTIES, ACADEMIES AND ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES


GRADUATE SCHOOL
 
Dean:
Professor GU Mingyue Michelle
 
Associate Dean (Academic Development and Support):
Dr LEE Kwai-sang
 
Assistant Dean:
Dr TSANG Yiu-fai
 
The Graduate School is an academic platform for postgraduate training. The School manages the research postgraduate programmes of Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Philosophy funded by the University Grants Committee. It also oversees postgraduate professional programmes including Doctor of Education and Master of Education; and assists the Board of Graduate Studies in ensuring the quality of all postgraduate programmes.
 

FACULTY OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
 
Dean:
Professor Bruce MACFARLANE
 
Associate Dean (Quality Assurance and Enhancement):
Dr Eric CHENG Chi-keung
 
Associate Dean (Learning and Teaching):
Dr Rebecca CHENG Wing-yi 
 
Associate Dean (Research and Postgraduate Studies):
Professor CHEUNG Him
 
Associate Dean (International Engagement):
Professor LIM Cher-ping
 
Assistant Dean (Learning and Teaching):
Dr Ricci FONG Wai-tsz
 
Assistant Dean (Research and Postgraduate Studies):
Dr JIANG Da
 
The Faculty stands at the forefront of research in education and psychology. It boasts one of the largest groups of educational researchers, teacher educators, and pioneers in early childhood education in Hong Kong.
 
The Faculty has internationally recognised expertise in the more traditional areas of education, including curriculum and instruction, educational leadership, special education and early years education, as well as in psychology and international education. It has established new interdisciplinary research themes in capacity building in the teaching workforce, parent and community engagement, equity, ethics and inclusion, and child/youth mental health and wellbeing.
 
The Faculty of Education and Human Development consists of the following departments/ centres:
  • Department of Curriculum and Instruction
  • Department of Early Childhood Education
  • Department of Education Policy and Leadership
  • Department of International Education
  • Department of Psychology
  • Department of Special Education and Counselling
  • Centre for Child and Family Science
  • Centre for Educational and Developmental Sciences
  • Centre for Psychosocial Health
  • Integrated Centre for Wellbeing

FACULTY OF HUMANITIES
 
Dean:
Professor John ERNI
 
Associate Dean (International Engagement):
Dr WANG Lixun
 
Associate Dean (Quality Assurance and Enhancement):
Professor Pamela LEUNG Pui-wan
 
Associate Dean (Research and Postgraduate Studies):
Dr Andy Chin Chi-on 
 
Associate Dean (Undergraduate Studies):
Professor Jackie LEE Fung-king
 
Assistant Dean (Quality Assurance and Programmes):
Dr FUNG Chi-wang
 
Assistant Dean (Undergraduate Studies):
Dr YIP Cheuk-wai
 
The Faculty of Humanities aspires to be a leading faculty in humanities education by contributing to the advancement and dissemination of knowledge. We promote the pursuit of academic knowledge, cross-cultural awareness and intercultural competencies, with a view to nurturing our graduates in a wide spectrum of the humanities. We strive for excellence in research and academic development in order to address issues from a global perspective, to advocate the understanding of human nature, and to impact positively on the well-being of Hong Kong society and beyond.
 
We are committed to:
  • building upon our traditional strengths in Language, Literature and Culture to offer high quality humanities education and interdisciplinary programmes that respond to the demand of humanities disciplines in Hong Kong and beyond;
  • providing a comprehensive, humanistic research environment to conduct cutting-edge research, with significant impact in the academic arena locally, regionally and internationally;
  • nurturing professionally excellent, ethically responsible and innovative graduates with effective communication skills and multicultural awareness;
  • offering students an educational experience that will equip them with the capacity to analyse, synthesise and critically reflect on the knowledge across a wide range of disciplines in the humanities in order to resolve complex problems and to meet future challenges;
  • disseminating ideas within the humanities through knowledge transfer and inspiring students intellectually through the offering of a broad range of interdisciplinary courses/programmes; and
  • forging stronger partnerships and links within the local community as well as in the regional and international arenas.

 

The Faculty of Humanities has the following departmental/centre placements:

  • Department of Chinese Language Studies
  • Department of English Language Education
  • Department of Linguistics and Modern Language Studies
  • Department of Literature and Cultural Studies
  • Centre for Language in Education
    - Arthur Samy Language Learning Centre
  • Centre for Research on Chinese Language and Education
  • Centre for Research on Linguistics and Language Studies
  • International Research Centre for Cultural Studies
  • Research Centre for Chinese Literature and Literary Culture

FACULTY OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
 
Dean:
Professor LI Wai-keung
 
Associate Dean (Research and Postgraduate Studies):
Professor Daniel CHOW Hung-kay
 
Acting Associate Dean (Quality Assurance and Enhancement):
Dr Bill YEUNG Chi-ho
 
Associate Dean (International Engagement):
Professor Stephen CHIU Wing-kai
 
Acting Associate Dean (Undergraduate Studies and Student Learning): 
Dr Prudence LAU Leung-kwok
 
The Faculty of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (FLASS) is the faculty with the widest range of academic disciplines at The Education University of Hong Kong. We offer subjects in Science and Environmental Studies, Social Sciences, Mathematics, Information Technology, Policy Studies, Creative and Performing Arts, and Health and Physical Education. In addition, the Faculty offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in the fields of Business, Accounting and Financial Studies, Artificial Intelligence and Educational Technology, and Sports Science and Coaching. Prospective students may also take Postgraduate Diploma in Education programmes for both primary and secondary school education. 
 
The faculty adopts a holistic approach to develop our students to their full potential. To meet the needs of our society and beyond, FLASS provides our students with a comprehensive education, equipping them with the necessary academic knowledge and soft skills for the teaching profession or other career opportunities. 
 
We also strive to conduct impactful research that will enhance the wellbeing of humankind and support our teaching needs. With the efforts of our dedicated staff and students, the Faculty will continue to do its best to serve our society and beyond.
 
The Faculty is currently housing a total of five departments and three centres, they are:
  • Department of Cultural and Creative Arts
  • Department of Health and Physical Education
  • Department of Mathematics and Information Technology
  • Department of Science and Environmental Studies
  • Department of Social Sciences and Policy Studies
  • Centre for Environment and Sustainable Development
  • Resource Centre for Interdisciplinary Studies and Experiential Learning
  • EdUHK Christian Faith and Development Centre

ACADEMIES


Academy for Educational Development and Innovation (AEDI)
 
Director:
Professor John LEE Chi Kin
 
Executive Co-Directors:
Professor Pamela LEUNG Pui-wan
Professor Kenneth SIN Kuen-fung
Dr Susanna YEUNG Siu-sze
 
Associate Co-Directors:
Dr Maxwell HO Chun-sing
Dr Kevin YUNG Wai-ho
 

Institutes/Centres under the Academy for Educational Development and Innovation (AEDI)

  1. Centre for Chinese Classical Education (CCCE)
  2. Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT)
  3. Centre for Religious and Spirituality Education (CRSE)
  4. Institute of Special Needs and Inclusive Education (ISNIE) 
  5. CKC TechCulture Innovation Centre (CKC)
  6. Institute of Professional and Vocational Education and Lifelong Learning (IPVELL) 
  7. Centre for Chinese and Multilingual Education Development (CCMED) 
  8. Xiqu and Intangible Cultural Heritage Centre (XICH) 

Academy for Applied Policy Studies and Education Futures (AAPSEF)

 
Director:
Professor John LEE Chi Kin
 
Executive Director:
Dr CHOW Man-kong
 
Associate Co-Directors:
Professor May CHENG May-hung
Professor GU Minkang


Centres under Academy for Applied Policy Studies and Education Futures (AAPSEF)

  1. Applied Economics and Manpower Policy Research Centre (AEMPRC) 
  2. Artificial Intelligence and Digital Competency Education Centre (AIDCEC)
  3. Centre for Entrepreneurship and Innovation Education (CEIE) 
  4. National Security and Legal Education Research Centre (NSLERC) 
  5. STEAM Education and Innovation Center (STEAMEIC) 


PROGRAMMES OFFERED


GRADUATE SCHOOL

Programme Code Programme Title
Research Postgraduate Programmes
A3D054/
A4D056
Doctor of Philosophy 
(Three or Four-year Full-time)
A2M053 Master of Philosophy 
(Two-year Full-time)
Professional Doctorate Degree Programmes
A3D045* Doctor of Education
(Three-year Full-time)
A3D055* Doctor of Education (Chinese)
(Three-year Full-time)
C4D001* Doctor of Education 
(Four-year Part-time)
C4D004* Doctor of Education (Chinese)
(Four-year Part-time)
Master's Degree Programmes
A1M043* Master of Education
(One-year Full-time)
C2M001* Master of Education 
(Two-year Part-time)
Self-financed programme
 
 
FACULTY OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT


Programme Code Programme Title
Master's Degree Programmes
A1M083* Master of Social Sciences in Psychology (Schools and Community Settings)
(One-year Full-time)
A1M087* Master of Teaching
(One-year Full-time)
A1M089* Master of Arts in Child and Family Education
(One-year Full-time)
A1M094* Master of Arts in Educational Counselling
(One-year Full-time)
A1M099* Master of Arts in Leading Innovative Learning Organizations
(One-year Full-time)
A1M100* Master of Arts in Positive Psychology in Education
(One-year Full-time)
A1M102* Master of Arts in Leading Experiential Learning Activities
(One-year Full-time)
A1M107* Master of Arts in Global Studies in Education
(One-year Full-time)
A1M108* Master of Arts in Digital Learning and Technology
(One-year Full-time)
A2M080* Master of Science in Educational Speech-Language Pathology and Learning Disabilities
(Two-year Full-time)
C2M004* Executive Master of Arts in International Educational Leadership and Change
(Two-year Part-time)
C2M013* Master of Arts in Educational Counselling 
(Two-year Part-time)
C2M017* Master of Social Sciences in Psychology (Schools and Community Settings)
(Two-year Part-time)
C2M019* Master of Teaching
(Two-year Part-time)
C2M021* Master of Arts in Child and Family Education
(Two-year Part-time)
C2M030* Master of Arts in Leading Innovative Learning Organizations
(Two-year Part-time)
C2M031* Master of Arts in Positive Psychology in Education
(Two-year Part-time)
C2M033* Master of Arts in Leading Experiential Learning Activities
(Two-year Part-time)
C2M038* Master of Arts in Digital Learning and Technology
(Two-year Part-time)
Postgraduate Diploma Programmes
A1P018 Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Early Childhood Education)
(One-year Full-time)
C2P040 Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Early Childhood Education)
(Two-year Part-time)
C2P041 Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Professional and Vocational Education)
(Two-year Part-time)
Bachelor's Degree Programmes
A2B102 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Early Childhood and Family Studies
(Two-year Full-time) (Senior Year Entry only)
A2B104 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Executive Management
(Two-year Full-time) (Senior Year Entry only)
A4B075 Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Psychology
(Four-year Full-time)
A4B086 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Special Education
(Four-year Full-time)
A4B097 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Heritage Education and Arts Management
(Four-year Full-time)
A5B061 Bachelor of Education (Honours) (Early Childhood Education) 
(Five-year Full-time)
C3B001 Bachelor of Education (Honours) (Early Childhood Education) 
(Three-year Part-time)
C3B002 Bachelor of Education (Honours) (Special Needs)
(Three-year Part-time)
C3B003 Bachelor of Education (Honours) (Professional and Vocational Education)
(Three-year Part-time)
C4B006 Bachelor of Education (Honours) (Early Childhood Education) in Leadership and Non-Chinese Speaking Children
(Four-year Part-time)
C4B007 Bachelor of Education (Honours) (Early Childhood Education) in Leadership and Special Needs
(Four-year Part-time)
Professional Development Programmes
BWP067 Certificate in Professional Development Programme for Middle Leaders in Schools
(Five weeks)
BWP088 Certificate in Professional Development Programme on Prevention and Handling of Unruly and Delinquent Behaviours in Schools
(Five weeks)
BWP090 Certificate in Professional Development Programme on Knowledge Management for Enhancing School Development
(Five weeks)
BWP104 Certificate in Professional Development Programme for Deputy Heads in Primary Schools
(Five weeks)
BWP118 Certificate in Professional Development Programme on Life Planning Education and Career Guidance
(Five weeks)
BWP120 Certificate in Professional Development Programme on Communication, Mediation and Complaint Management
(Five weeks)
BWP122 Certificate in Professional Development Programme on School Improvement and Leadership
(Five weeks)
BWP124 Certificate in Professional Development Programme on Integrating Self-directed Learning in Classroom Pedagogy
(Five weeks)
BWP127 Certificate in Professional Development Programme on Positive Psychology in School Settings: Promoting Mental Health and Creating Positive Learning Environment
(Five weeks)
BWP130 Certificate in Professional Development Programme on Organization and Management of Life-wide Learning Activities
(Five weeks)
BWP135 Certificate in Professional Development Programme for Kindergarten Middle Leaders
(Five weeks)
CHA043 Certificate in Professional Development Programme on School Administration and Management
(18 hours)
CWP001 Certificate in Professional Development Programme for Teachers (Catering for Diverse Learning Needs) - Basic Level
(Three months)
CWP002 Certificate in Professional Development Programme for Teachers (Catering for Diverse Learning Needs) - Advanced Level
(One year)
CWP005 Certificate in Professional Development Programme on Catering for Diverse Needs of Young Children
(Five full days)
CWP006 Certificate in Professional Development Programme on Transformational Leadership for Team Innovation and School Improvement
(Five full days)
CWP009 Certificate in Professional Development Programme on the Teaching of Chinese Language for Non-Chinese Speaking Children
(Five full days)
CWP010 Certificate in Professional Development Programme on Promoting Socioemotional Competence: Family and School Practices
(Five full days)
CWP013 Certificate in Professional Development Programme on Assessment Literacy and Effective Use of Assessment Data
(Five full days)
CWP014 Certificate in Professional Development Programme on Induction for Novice Functional/Subject Heads
(Five full days)
CWP016 Certificate in Professional Development Programme on Complaint Management for Kindergartens: Communication and Mediation
(Six full days)
CWP017 Certificate in Professional Development Programme on Rebuilding Children’s Power of Play
(Five full days)
CWP018 Certificate in Professional Development Programme on School Improvement and Leadership for Principals
(Five full days)
CWP020 Certificate in Professional Development Programme on Connecting Young Children to Nature
(Five full days)
Sub-degree Programmes
A1E001 Diploma in Early Childhood Education (Supporting Learning and Teaching for Non-Chinese Speaking Children)
(One-year Full-time)
A2H049 Higher Diploma in Early Childhood Education
(Two-year Full-time)
Self-financed programme
 
 
FACULTY OF HUMANITIES


Programme Code Programme Title
Master's Degree Programmes
A1M046* Master of Arts in Teaching Chinese as an International Language 
(One-year Full-time)
A1M052* Master of Arts in Chinese Studies (Language Education) 
(One-year Full-time)
A1M057* Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages 
(One-year Full-time)
A1M106* Master of Arts in Global Histories of Education
(One-year Full-time)
Bachelor's Degree Programmes
A4B067 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Language Studies
(Four-year Full-time)
A4B087 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Teaching Chinese as a Second Language
(Four-year Full-time) (Senior Year Entry Only)
A4B093 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in English Studies and Digital Communication
(Four-year Full-time) (Senior Year Entry Only)
A5B059 Bachelor of Education (Honours) (English Language)
(Five-year Full-time)
A5B060 Bachelor of Education (Honours) (Chinese Language)
(Five-year Full-time)
A5B077 Bachelor of Education (Honours) (History)
(Five-year Full-time)
A5B082 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Language Studies and Bachelor of Education (Honours) (English Language)
(Five-year Full-time) (Co-terminal Double Degree)
A5B083 Bachelor of Education (Honours) (Chinese History)
(Five-year Full-time)
Professional Development Programmes
BWP048 Certificate in Professional Development Programme for Primary Teachers of English
(One week)
BWP082 Certificate in Professional Development Programme on the Teaching of Chinese Language for Non-Chinese Speaking Students
(Five weeks)
BWP083 Certificate in Professional Development Programme on Optimizing Chinese Language Teaching
(Five weeks)
BWP085 Certificate in Professional Development Programme for Teachers Using English as the Medium of Instruction in Secondary Schools
(One week)
BWP116 Certificate in Professional Development Programme for Interpretation of Classical Chinese Literature for Secondary Teachers of Chinese Language
(Five weeks)
BWP125 Certificate in Professional Development Programme for Teachers of English
(One week)
CWP004 Certificate in Professional Development Programme for English Teachers
(Saturday Mode)
Self-financed programme
 
 
FACULTY OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES


Programme Code Programme Title
Master's Degree Programmes
A1M054* Master of Arts in Music Education
(One-year Full-time)
A1M061* Master of Arts in Education for Sustainability
(One-year Full-time)
A1M082* Master of Public Policy and Management
(One-year Full-time)
A1M085* Master of Arts in Mathematics and Pedagogy
(One-year Full-time)
A1M095* Master of Arts in STEM Education
(One-year Full-time)
A1M097* Master of Social Sciences in Sports Coaching and Management
(One-year Full-time)
A1M098* Master of Arts in Visual Arts Education and Creative Practice
(One-year Full-time)
A1M101* Master of Arts in Personal Finance Education
(One-year Full-time)
A1M103* Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence and Educational Technology
(One-year Full-time)
C2M005* Master of Arts in Music Education
(Two-year Part-time)
C2M028* Master of Arts in STEM Education
(Two-year Part-time)
C2M029* Master of Social Sciences in Sports Coaching and Management
(Two-year Part-time)
C2M032* Master of Arts in Personal Finance Education
(Two-year Part-time)
C2M034* Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence and Educational Technology
(Two-year Part-time)
Postgraduate Diploma Programmes
A1P014 Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Primary)
(One-year Full-time)
A1P015 Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Secondary)
(One-year Full-time)
C2P035 Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Primary)
(Two-year Part-time)
C2P037 Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Secondary)
(Two-year Part-time)
Bachelor's Degree Programmes
A2B016* Bachelor of Health Education (Honours) 
(Two-year Full-time)
A2B101 Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Sociology and Community Studies 
(Two-year Full-time) (Senior Year Entry only)
A2B103 Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Social Entrepreneurship and Development Studies 
(Two-year Full-time) (Senior Year Entry only)
A4B066* Bachelor of Social Science Education (Honours) (Greater China Studies) 
(Four-year Full-time)
A4B068 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Creative Arts and Culture 
(Four-year Full-time)
A4B069 Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Global and Environmental Studies 
(Four-year Full-time)
A4B071* Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Liberal Studies Education
(Four-year Full-time)
A4B089 Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Global and Hong Kong Studies 
(Four-year Full-time) (Senior Year Entry Only)
A4B090 Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Policy Science and Management 
(Four-year Full-time) (Senior Year Entry Only)
A4B091* Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Greater China Studies
(Four-year Full-time)
A4B092 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Integrated Environmental Management
(Four-year Full-time)
A4B095 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Artificial Intelligence and Educational Technology 
(Four-year Full-time)
A4B096 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Sports Science and Coaching
(Four-year Full-time)
A5B057 Bachelor of Education (Honours) (Secondary) – Information and Communication Technology
(Five-year Full-time)
A5B058 Bachelor of Education (Honours) (Primary) – General Studies and Mathematics
(Five-year Full-time)
A5B062 Bachelor of Education (Honours) (Physical Education) 
(Five-year Full-time)
A5B078 Bachelor of Education (Honours) (Secondary) in Mathematics
(Five-year Full-time)
A5B079 Bachelor of Education (Honours) (Business, Accounting and Financial Studies)
(Five-year Full-time)
A5B080 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Creative Arts and Culture and Bachelor of Education (Honours) (Music)
(Five-year Full-time) (Co-terminal Double Degree)
A5B081 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Creative Arts and Culture and Bachelor of Education (Honours) (Visual Arts)
(Five-year Full-time) (Co-terminal Double Degree)
A5B084 Bachelor of Education (Honours) (Geography) 
(Five-year Full-time)
A5B085 Bachelor of Education (Honours) (Science)
(Five-year Full-time)
C3B004* Bachelor of Health Education (Honours)
(Three-year Part-time)
Professional Development Programmes
BWP003 Certificate in Professional Development Programme for Primary School Teachers (Mathematics Teaching) 
(Five weeks)
BWP012 Certificate in Professional Development Programme for Secondary School Teachers (Mathematics Teaching) 
(Five weeks)
BWP021 Certificate in Professional Development Programme on e-Learning in Primary Schools(Five weeks)
BWP086 Certificate in Professional Development Programme on Development of School-based Mathematics Learning and Curriculum
(Five weeks)
BWP092 Certificate in Professional Development Programme on New Paradigm of Learning and Teaching in Physical Education
(Five weeks)
BWP110 Certificate in Professional Development Programme on e-Learning in Primary Mathematics
(Five weeks)
BWP111 Certificate in Professional Development Programme on e-Learning in Secondary Mathematics
(Five weeks)
BWP112 Certificate in Professional Development Programme on e-Learning in Primary English
(Five weeks) (Jointly offered with FHM)
BWP113 Certificate in Professional Development Programme on e-Learning in Secondary English
(Five weeks) (Jointly offered with FHM)
BWP114 Certificate in Professional Development Programme on e-Learning in Primary Chinese Language
(Five weeks) (Jointly offered with FHM)
BWP123 Certificate in Professional Development Programme on Coding Mobile Apps for Computational Thinking Development
(Five weeks)
BWP128 Certificate in Professional Development Programme on e-Learning in Secondary Chinese Language
(Five weeks) (Jointly offered with FHM)
BWP129 Certificate in Professional Development Programme on Curriculum Design, Pedagogy and Assessment for STEM Education in Primary Schools
(Five weeks)
BWP131 Certificate in Professional Development Programme on STEM in Physical Education
(Five weeks)
BWP133 Certificate in Professional Development Programme in Music Education
(Five weeks)
BWP134 Certificate in Professional Development Programme in Visual Arts Teaching in Primary Schools
(Five weeks)
BWP136 Certificate in Professional Development Programme on Teaching Geography of China elements in the Geography Curricula
(Five Full Days)
BWP137 Certificate in Professional Development Programme on Mathematical Modelling in Secondary School STEM Education
(Five weeks)
CWP008 Certificate in Professional Development Programme on Effective Integration of Information Technology in Scientific Inquiry
(Six full days (Saturdays) over a three-month period)
CWP019 Certificate in Professional Development Programme on Learning and Teaching in Home Economics/Technology and Living
(Ten full days (Saturdays) over a three-month period)
Self-financed programme