MEd FAQ: Prospective Students
Section 1 - Application & Admission
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a) Where can I obtain information about the Master of Education programme?
Detailed programme information is available in the online Prospectus on the website of the Graduate School.
- b) What are the entrance requirements of the Master of Education programme?
- c) How do I submit my application?
- d) How much is the application fee and how should I pay it?
- e) What documents have to be submitted with my application?
- f) What should I do if I wish to update my application information after my application has been submitted?
- g) When will I be informed of the application result?
- h) I am a final year undergraduate student, am I eligible to apply?
- i) I wish to seek advice on the choice of Area of Focus. Who should I contact?
- j) Is it necessary to submit any recommendation letters for my application?
- k) Is there any specific format requirement for recommendation letters?
- l) Can I apply for on-campus accommodation after being admitted to the programme?
- m) Whom to contact for enquiries about application and admission?
Section 2 - Student Visa / Entry Permit Application
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a) Am I a non-local applicant?
Definition of local and non-local applicants is listed on the website at https://www.eduhk.hk/acadprog/NLS_Definition_PG.pdf
- b) How can I apply for a student visa after accepting the admission offer to the Master of Education programme?
- c) How long will the application for a student visa normally take?
- d) Whom to contact for enquiries about visa application?
Section 3 Programme / Areas of Focus / Courses
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a) How is the Master of Education programme structured?
Please refer to the section of “Programme Structure” of the online Prospectus at the website of the Graduate School.
- b) What Areas of Focus are offered in the Master of Education Programme?
- c) Whom to contact if I would like to know more about the Area(s) of Focus in the Master of Education programme?
- d) What is the medium of instruction?
- e) How long is the study period of the Master of Education programme?
- f) Am I eligible to take the Research Project? When should I indicate my choice of taking the Research Project?
- g) How many credit points (cps) do I need to take in order to fulfil the requirements of Master of Education programme?
- h) What is the Credit Transfer policy of the Master of Education programme?
- i) Will my Area(s) of Focus be shown on the Award Certificate or the Transcript of Study?
- j) What is the time and venue for classes?
- k) When I complete the Master of Education programme, will I obtain the Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in Hong Kong?
- l) How much is the tuition fees of the Master of Education Programme in this academic year?
- m) Whom to contact for enquiries about the programme / courses?
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