Master of Arts in Leading Experiential Learning Activities

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.

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

*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.

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.

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

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.

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

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. 

• 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 Hong Kong. Students are advised to consult with the relevant authority(ies) for the prevailing rules/regulations.
• Individuals who would seek qualification certification in Mainland China 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 Mainland China is an independent process from the conferral of academic qualification in Hong Kong by the University. For the avoidance of doubt, no warranties are given in respect of individual graduate's qualification certification or recognition in Mainland China or any other professional qualification or license outside Hong Kong.
• CSCSE  takes a very prudent approach in evaluating each application, including the students' residential period in Hong Kong 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 Hong Kong 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 Hong Kong, 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.