General Enquiries
- Tel
- +852 2859 1951 / +852 2859 2544
- medu@hku.hk
- Address
- Programme Office:
- Room 219 Runme Shaw Building
Programme Overview
Since its foundation in 1911 the University of Hong Kong has prepared professional educators for Hong Kong, the region and beyond. The Master of Education (MEd) programme, offered since 1978, has significantly contributed to that goal. MEd graduates from the University of Hong Kong are actively involved in school administration, policy development, adult and vocational training, teacher education, curriculum development, classroom teaching, educational assessment and evaluation, and educational research both in Hong Kong and abroad. However, the educational context is changing rapidly and with it the demands on teachers and educational professionals for new skills and knowledge are increasing. Hence, the MEd programme has been significantly restructured to provide more choices for applicants and to deliver the programme in a more flexible way.
Programme Structure
The MEd programme can be completed over one academic year of full-time study, or between two and four consecutive years of part-time study. Classes are generally held on weekdays, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. There are two parallel strands within the MEd programme:
| Specialist strand | Generalist Educational Studies strand |
|---|---|
| A Specialist strand (coursework/dissertation or coursework only options) provides advanced specialist training for teachers and education professionals in priority areas of education in Hong Kong. | A Generalist Educational Studies strand (coursework/dissertation or coursework only options) provides a broad range of educational studies for teacher and education professionals seeking to update and extend their general educational knowledge and skills and/or put together a particular program that meets their individual needs. |
| A Specialist MEd comprises a set of three specialist modules in one of the areas listed under Fields of Study, one module dealing with research methods, one elective module, and an option of either a dissertation or two more elective modules and a project by independent study. | A Generalist MEd consists of a core module in Educational Studies, one module dealing with research methods; and an option of either three elective modules and a dissertation or five elective modules and a project by independent study. |
Both strands consist of eight modules. A module (other than the dissertation modules and project by independent study) involves 24 hours of class contact, plus self-directed study, active involvement in eforums and other interactive networks/study groups, intensive reading, and assignments and out-of-class exercises. Overall for the whole course there is a minimum of 300 hours of prescribed work.
Fields of Study^ (2012 September Intake)
When you apply for admission to the MEd, you will be asked to choose preferred fields of study and to indicate your study mode on the application forms.
Applicants are not allowed to transfer the chosen field/specialism and study mode once an online application has been submitted.
Application dealine has been extended until March 31, 2012, only applicable to the following fields and study mode:
- Specialist Strand
- Chinese Language and Literature (part-time only)
- Chinese Language Education (part-time only)
- Educational Administration and Management (both full-time and part-time)
- Educational Guidance (both full-time and part-time)
- English Language Studies (part-time only)
- Higher Education (both full-time and part-time)
- Language Across the Curriculum {New offer}** (both full-time and part-time)
- Liberal Studies(part-time only)
- Science Education (both full-time and part-time)
- Teaching Chinese as a Second Language (part-time only)
- Generalist Strand
- Educational Studies (both full-time and part-time)
Teaching and Learning Chinese Language
(2013 January Intake)
Specialist strand
- + Chinese Language and Literature # (recognized Language Major Degree Programme)
part-time only The specialism aims to provide teachers of Chinese language and literature with approved subject knowledge training appropriate to the postgraduate level, including studies in Chinese language, literature and culture. The specialism focuses in particular on the development of participants’ knowledge about various aspects of both modern and classical Chinese language, including phonology, grammar, lexis and discourse, as well as modern and classical Chinese literature, and Chinese culture, with a view to equipping participants with the knowledge and expertise necessary for high-level teaching in the Chinese language and literature field. The following modules will be available for the specialism in Chinese language and literature:
- Modern Chinese literature - Classical Chinese literature - Chinese fiction and creative writing - Modern Chinese language and literary appreciation - Classical Chinese language - Chinese Culture - Translation literature - Classical literary theory and criticism - Systemic functional linguistics and its application to Chinese language education - Reading theory and its application to Chinese language education
Click here for detailed information in Chinese (PDF)- Course Coordinator
- Dr. S Y Ho
- Contact No.
- 2859-2421
- + Chinese Language Education
part-time only This specialism provides experienced qualified teachers, language educators and teacher educators with theoretical knowledge and the latest research developments in Chinese linguistics and language education and enhances their pedagogical skills. This specialism also aims to promote research relevant to language in education in Hong Kong. The specialist modules## are:
- Chinese linguistics: General theories, sociolinguistics and implications for Chinese language education - Chinese language curriculum and assessment - Psycholinguistics aspects of learning and teaching Chinese language
Click here for detailed information in Chinese (PDF)- Course Coordinator
- Dr. Y K Law
- Contact No.
- 2241-5299
- +Educational Administration and Management
both full-time and part-time This specialism provides educators with the theoretical background and research capacity to understand and analyse the practice of administration and management in education. Topics include organization theories; management theories; theories and methods of decisions; sociological perspectives of educational institutions; educational policy-making and planning; organizational psychology; accountability and law in education; and research methodology in educational administration. The specialist modules## are:
- Administrative and organizational theory for educational institutions - Concepts and issues in school based management - Educational leadership and school management
Click here for detailed information (PDF)
- Course Coordinator
- Dr. H M Ng
- Contact No.
- 2859-2788
- +Educational Guidance
full-time and part-time The purpose of this specialism is to provide adequate foundations of attitude, knowledge and skills to enable course participants to adopt and carry out guidance responsibilities in educational settings. The specialism will include approaches derived from counselling and guidance psychology, approaches to service delivery and the broader aspects of the work of teachers working in guidance. The specialist modules## are:
- Student guidance: A whole-school approach - Theories and practices in counselling and group guidance - Supporting students in distress
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- Course Coordinator
- Dr. Eadaoin Hui
- Contact No.
- 2859-1903
- + English Language Studies # + (recognized Language Major Degree Programme)
part-time only The specialism aims to provide English language teachers with approved English subject knowledge training appropriate to the postgraduate level. The specialism focuses in particular on the development of participants' knowledge about various aspects of the English language system, including phonology, grammar, lexis and discourse, as well as English literature, with a view to equipping participants with the knowledge and expertise necessary for high-level teaching in the English language field. The following modules will be available for the specialism in English language studies:
- Phonetics and phonology for English language teaching - Language awareness: Grammar and lexis - Second language acquisition - Literature and language arts in English - Reading in English as a second language - Written discourse - Spoken discourse analysis
Click here for detailed information (PDF)- Course Coordinator
- Dr. Yongyan Li
- Contact No.
- 2859-2415
- +Higher Education
both full-time and part-time This specialism aims to provide analytical perspectives on national and local policies and institutional strategies in the dynamic higher education systems of Asia. Academic leaders and administrators, managers of joint academic ventures, organized research units, and teaching hospitals, as well governmental and civic stakeholders will have an opportunity to acquire knowledge and skills that will support their roles and responsibilities in the field of higher learning. The courses in this specialism provide competences in the following three areas: higher education policy studies; organizational change; and higher educational leadership. Special attention is given to the roles of world class universities and their global impact on reforms in post-secondary education. Globalization, multiculturalism, and internationalization are cross-cutting topics in this specialism. The specialist modules## are:
- Globalization and higher education - Managing organizational change in higher education - Aims of higher education
Click here for detailed information (PDF)
- Course Coordinator
- Dr. Anatoly Oleksiyenko
- Contact No.
- 2241-5339
- +Language Across the Curriculum
both full-time and part-time [New offer]** This course is designed for content teachers who are directly involved in English medium (EMI) teaching as well as English language teachers who are involved in supporting EMI content teaching in their schools. It aims to provide both content and language teachers with the linguistic principles and knowledge to develop and implement language across the curriculum (LAC) initiatives in their schools to improve both English academic literacy instruction and EMI content instruction. The specialist modules## are:
- Academic literacy in science and mathematics - Academic literacy in the social sciences and humanities - Bridging pedagogy in school-based language across the curriculum
Click here for detailed information (PDF)- Course Coordinator
- Dr. Angel Lin
- Contact No.
- 2859-2784
- + Liberal Studies
part-time only The purpose of this specialism is to help participants critically examine the curriculum and design effective learning for the newly proposed area of Liberal Studies which will be a core subject in the new senior secondary curriculum. The specialism focuses in particular on the development of the participants' conceptualization and understanding of the design and implementation of the curriculum and the implications for learning and assessment, as well as on developing and designing learning experiences and evaluating learning and the curriculum. The specialist modules## are:
- The liberal studies curriculum: Issues of curriculum philosophy and design - The liberal studies curriculum: Learning and assessment - The liberal studies curriculum: From principles to practice
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- Course Coordinator
- Dr. C K Cheung
- Contact No.
- 2857-8365
- +Science Education
both full-time and part-time This specialism is aimed at teachers from single science subjects and mixed subject groups. Topics include science, technology and social relevance; science for all; teaching about the nature and history of science; common misconceptions held by students, their origins and ways to eliminate them; research evidence on the learning of science; subject oriented study; resources for teaching and learning science; and assessment and examinations. The specialist modules## are:
- Science curriculum and assessment - Teaching and learning in science - The social and cultural perspectives of science education
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- Course Coordinator
- Dr Alice Wong
- Contact No.
- 2859-1958
- +Teaching Chinese as a Second Language
part-time only This specialism is designed for primary or secondary Chinese language teachers, especially those from direct subsidy scheme schools and mainstream schools which receive students from ethnic minority communities and non-Chinese speaking students, and international schools, who want to excel themselves to teach Chinese in local context as well as various global contexts, including teaching Chinese as a second or foreign language, teaching Chinese to children with individual needs, e.g. ethnic minority children in Hong Kong. The programme caters for teachers in the teaching of Chinese as a second language curriculum in Hong Kong, making reference to the teaching of other curriculum, such as GCSE, IB, etc. The specialist modules## are:
- Teaching Chinese language in international contexts - Chinese (L2) assessment and reporting - Chinese (L2) school-based curriculum design and teacher professional practice
Click here for detailed information (PDF)
- Course Coordinator
- Dr. Bennan Zhang
- Contact No.
- 2241-5292
In addition to the specialist modules, students will have to do a research methods module, an option of either one elective module and a dissertation or three more elective modules and a project by independent study, of which the elective modules will be chosen from a pool of more than 25 elective modules.
For further information about the fields of study, please contact the Course Coordinator concerned. They can also be reached by fax at 2858-5649.
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- The University reserves the right to suspend the offering of any field of study if the number of applications makes it insufficient to form a class. In the event that a field of study is suspended, applicants may have their deposit refunded or they may change to another field.
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- Serving language teachers may apply for grants under the “Professional Development Incentive Grant Scheme for Language Teachers”.
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- In addition to the specialist modules, students will have to do a research methods module, an option of either one elective module and a dissertation or three more elective modules and a project by independent study, of which the elective modules will be chosen from a pool of more than 25 elective modules.
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- Programme recognized for exemption from the Language Proficiency Requirement (English Language).
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- Subject to University approval.
Generalist Educational Studies strand
both full-time and part-timeThis field of study aims to serve educators who may be interested in, for example, curriculum studies, educational management, theories of learning, values in education, and psychology of education. This programme allows you to tailor-make a course of study across the broad field of education, according to your own interests, without having to narrow your focus of study. Students registered for the Generalist Strand are required to complete the core module "Educational Studies", a research methods module and an option of either three elective modules and a dissertation or five elective modules and a project by independent study, of which the elective modules to be chosen from a pool of about 30 elective modules.
Click here for detailed information (PDF)
- Course Coordinator
- Dr. Chad Lykins
- Contact No.
- 2241-5428
Module(s) to be taken for Personal Advancement/Interests
The Postgraduate Certificate in Advanced Educational Studies (PCAdvEdStud) was launched in 2003. It aims to serve practising teachers and educational professionals who wish to upgrade and extend their knowledge and skills in a specific area of education or follow an alternative pathway into our expanding Master of Education (MEd), Master of Science in Information Technology in Education (MSc[ITE]) or Master of Science in Library and Information Management (MSc[LIM]) programmes. The programme provides a more flexible and individualized structure which may appeal to those who wish to do a shorter or more intensive programme or who have already completed a Master’s level qualification some time ago and/or in a different area.
Students may enroll in a generic Postgraduate Certificate in Advanced Educational Studies [PCAdvEdStud (Individual Programme)] with up to three accredited Master’s level modules for their particular interests and needs, for completion in not more than four academic years. Teachers who would like to pursue one or two MEd modules for professional development can also apply. For those who cannot complete all three modules within four years, advanced standing may be granted to students who have completed one or more module(s) in the PCAdvEdStud, MEd, MSc[ITE] or MSc[LIM] programmes, as long as the application for advanced standing is made within 5 years after completion of that particular module(s). Candidates may refer to the the PCAdvEdStud programme via pcaes.edu.hku.hk for more details.
Electives
Elective modules provide you an opportunity to study in the areas that give you a deeper understanding of topics related to your specialization and also other areas in which you might be interested, without direct relevance or usefulness, in order to broaden your general appreciation of education. Course Coordinators may give students some guidance and advice for the elective modules that are related to your area of specialization.
A wide variety of elective modules will be available for students registered in the MEd and PCAdvEdStud programmes. The elective modules on offer will vary in each academic year.
Tuition and Fees
Fees for 2012 September intake will be as follows:
| Part-time Students | Full-time Students | |
|---|---|---|
| Application Fee | HK$300 (non-refundable) | |
| Caution Money | HK$350 * | |
| Deposit | HK$22,400 ** | HK$44,800 ** |
| Programme Fee | HK$89,600 per programme **
(payable by 4 instalments and candidates are required to settle the total programme fee in their first two years of study) |
HK$89,600 per programme **
(payable by 2 instalments) |
Programme fee for students registered in Teaching Chinese as a Second Language specialism will be HK$96,000, the deposit will be HK$24,000 for part-time students and HK$48,000 for full-time students, subject to the University approval.
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- On leaving the University, a student’s caution money shall be used to offset the graduation fee or, if the student is not graduating, be returned to the student.
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- Subject to University approval
Admissions Requirements
To be eligible for admission, applicants shall hold a recognized Bachelor’s degree either of this University or of another University.
English Language Proficiency Requirement:
Candidate who wishes to be admitted on the basis of a qualification from a university or comparable institution outside Hong Kong where the language of teaching and/or examination is not English is required to obtain a score of 550 or above (paper-based test) or 213 or above (computer-based test) or 80 or above (internet-based) in the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Those taking International English Language Testing System (IELTS) should have a minimum overall band of 6 with no subtest lower than 5.5.
All non-local students are required to obtain a student visa to study in HKSAR. All applicants for a student visa are required to have a local sponsor. Students coming to HKU* should nominate the Centre of Development and Resources for Students (CEDARS) as your visa sponsor by completing and returning to Centre of Development and Resources for Students (CEDARS) an application form for visa sponsorship with all the required documents and payment. Please note that at least 2 months should be allowed for visa processing. It is the responsibility of individual student to make appropriate visa arrangement before they come to Hong Kong.
For further information about student visa, please visit the CEDARS website at www.cedars.hku.hk.
Admissions Schedule (2012 September Intake)
Information Session
- Date
- January 7, 2012 (Saturday)
- Time
- 2:30 pm - 4:00pm
- Venue
- Hui Oi Chow Science Building, LG-06, HKU
Please register your seat on-line at
here
Closing Date for Application: March 31, 2012 (Extended)
Late applications will be available only in some specialisms. Please refer to "Field of Study" to see most updated information.
Interview
Applicants who are short-listed may be invited to attend an interview, normally by late February and early March 2012.
Announcement of Offers
Successful applicants will be informed of their admissions results by email shortly after the interviews, and will receive an Offer of Admission letter enclosing a Notice of Admission statement shortly after verification of academic qualifications.
Application (2012 September Intake)
Applications will only be available online at http://www.asa.hku.hk/admissions/tpg, from December 10, 2011.
Application and application fee, which is non-refundable and non-transferable, should be submitted online at: http://www.asa.hku.hk/admissions/tpg. Applicants are required to submit academic supporting documents, such as transcript, degree certificate, TOEFL/IELTS result immediately after submitting your application in person or by post directly to the "Programme Office of the Faculty of Education, Room 219, Runme Shaw Building, The University of Hong Kong, 94 Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong".
Candidates can apply for one field of study in a single application. Candidates may submit more than one application if you prefer. However, one full set of supporting documents has to be submitted for each application.
Please refer to the following programme websites for course structure and course details:
http://web.edu.hku.hk/programme/med for the Master of Education programme, and
http://web.edu.hku.hk/programme/pcaes for the Postgraduate Certificate in Advanced Educational Studies.
Closing Date for Application: March 31, 2012 (Extended)
Late applications will be available only in some specialisms. Please refer to "Field of Study" to see most updated information.
If you are interested in studying at the Master’s level, but would like to do only a few modules, please refer to our information on the Postgraduate Certificate in Advanced Educational Studies programme.
Admission Decisions
Successful applicants for MEd will be informed of their admissions results by email shortly after the interviews, and will receive an Offer of Admission letter enclosing a Notice of Admission statement shortly after verification of academic qualifications.
Applicants are required to complete and return the Notice of Admission statement and pay the deposit to secure their place on the programme. The offer may be withdrawn if the Notice of Admission statement and the deposit are not received by the deadline as stipulated in the Offer of Admission letter.
Applicants who have not received the email notification or Offer of Admission letter until end of April may contact the following Faculty of Education enquiry hotlines for checking:
- Application for Master of Education: 2859-1951 and 2859-2544