Master of Arts in Leading Experiential Learning Activities

Special Features

The very first Master’s programme in Hong Kong to focus on experiential learning

Strong focus on whole person development

Multi-disciplinary and inter-disciplinary in nature

Key content areas include pedagogical design, curriculum planning, management and leadership, as well as policy analysis

Practical orientation with a curriculum emphasis on field study and context-based approaches

Experiential learning pedagogy emphasises processes, discoveries and reflections

Strong network with educators and professionals experienced in experiential learning

Participants

Teachers, trainers, social workers, community workers, and those who lead extra-curricular activities, Other Learning Experiences (OLE), Experiential Learning/Life-wide Learning activities, labor classes and comprehensive practical activity classes or student development work in schools and other institutions.

Programme Structure

The programme comprises 8 courses, including 4 core courses and 4 elective courses (3 credit points/course).#

	Credits
Core Courses Experiential Learning Theories & Practices Policy Analysis for Leading Experiential Learning Planning for an Experiential Learning Project: Approaches and Methods Development of an Experiential Learning Project: Action and Reflection	12
Elective Courses (Choose 4 courses) Service-Learning for Whole Person Development of Children and Adolescents Outdoor and Adventure Education Experiential Learning Activities for Career and Life Development Education An Experiential Journey of Embodied Learning: Civic Education Environment, Space and Design for Inspiring Experiences *Managing Non-local Experiential Learning Programmes Curriculum and Assessment in Experiential Learning Collaborative Partnerships in Experiential Learning	12
Total	24

Credits

Core Courses

Experiential Learning Theories & Practices
Policy Analysis for Leading Experiential Learning
Planning for an Experiential Learning Project: Approaches and Methods
Development of an Experiential Learning Project: Action and Reflection

Elective Courses (Choose 4 courses)

Service-Learning for Whole Person Development of Children and Adolescents
Outdoor and Adventure Education
Experiential Learning Activities for Career and Life Development Education
An Experiential Journey of Embodied Learning: Civic Education
Environment, Space and Design for Inspiring Experiences
*Managing Non-local Experiential Learning Programmes
Curriculum and Assessment in Experiential Learning
Collaborative Partnerships in Experiential Learning

Total

*Students enrolled in this course are responsible for all expenses related to overseas travel.

#The programme structure may be adjusted, including but not limited to: reducing core courses and increasing elective courses to meet student needs. Changes are subject to the Faculty and course administration approval, and student preferences.

The courses listed above may not be offered every year and are subject to change.

Class Time and Venue

Classes in the same or different semester(s) are usually held on weekday evenings,Saturdays or weekends at the Tai Po Campus. Classes may also be held at the Tseung Kwan O Study Centre / North Point Study Centre / Kowloon Tong Satellite Study Centre and/or other locations. The class time and location of the teaching venue will be subject to the University’s final decision.

Individual courses arrange experiential learning activities held at different times and places.

Medium of Instruction

The medium of instruction is Chinese (Putonghua or Cantonese).

General Admission Requirements

Applicants should hold a recognised bachelor’s degree or equivalent.

Applicants whose entrance qualification is obtained from an institution in a non-English speaking system should normally fulfill 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 2025/26 academic year, your IELTS / TOEFL / CET6 test must be obtained on or after 1 January 2023.

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 have attained one of the following Chinese language proficiency requirements:

Level 3 or above in Chinese Language from the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE); or
Grade D or above in Chinese Language from the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE); or
Grade E or above in Chinese Language & Culture (Advanced Supplementary level, AS-level) from the Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination (HKALE)
Other proof of Chinese language proficiency will be considered on an individual merit basis.

Applicants should be proficient in Cantonese.

Tuition Fee

The tuition fee is HK$158,520 which is provisional and subject to adjustment. Tuition fees paid are normally not refundable or transferable.

Scholarship

This programme is under “the Scholarship for Teachers (Pursuit of Master’s Degree Programmes)” hosted by the Education Bureau.

For further information, please visit Education Bureau's website.