The Education University of Hong Kong

 Master of Education
 (MEd)

For Prospective Students

 Programme Code: A1M043  / C2M001
 Study Mode: One-year Full-time / Two-year Part-time
 Programme Director: Dr TSANG, Yiu Fai Chris
Programme Coordinator: Dr YU, Jing

Application Start Date (2025/26 Intake): 12 November 2024 (Tuesday)

Early round application deadline: 3 January 2025 （Friday）

Please submit your application through EdUHK Online Application Systems

 

Programme Information

  • The programme is aimed at individuals who aspire to professional advancement in the educational sector, and those who intend to strengthen their foundational knowledge and deepen their study in certain Areas of Focus.

    It is designed to support students in integrating their past experience with new insights in theory, practice and leadership. The curriculum combines specialist study and a broad-based education in professional reflection, assessment and research methods. It provides flexible learning routes for students from different knowledge backgrounds.

    By the end of this programme, students will be able to:

    a) demonstrate advanced knowledge and awareness of new developments in their chosen Area of Focus;

    b) review educational research critically, and conduct educational inquiries independently;

    c) apply assessment principles and strategies for the promotion of learning; and

    d) evaluate the larger policy and cultural contexts of education in Hong Kong and other societies with a critical perspective; and

    e) possess professional ethics and social responsibility in the field of education.

  • The MEd programme comprises 24 credit points (cps). Students are required to take 8 courses (3 cps for each course) to complete the requirements. The following options are available:

    Educational Studies

    Students with a broad interest in education may choose this option.

    2 Core Courses# + Any 6 Specialist Courses

    or

    2 Core Courses# + 3 Specialist Courses (as required) + Research Project*

    All Areas of Focus except Educational Studies

    They are designed for students who wish to deepen their professional knowledge in a particular Area of Focus, complemented by elective courses offered in the programme.

    2 Core Courses# + 3 Specialist Courses within an Area of Focus + Any 3 Specialist Courses / Research Project*

    Remarks

    # Students are required to take the Core Courses according to their chosen Area of Focus: Click to view the Core Courses.

    * Students may choose to carry out a research project instead of taking 3 specialist courses. The research project comprises supervised work on an agreed topic with the research project supervisor.

    Any aspect of the courses and course offerings (including, without limitation, the contents of the course and the manner in which the course is taught) may be subject to change at any time at the sole discretion of the University if necessary. Without limiting the generality of the University’s discretion to revise the courses and course offerings, it is envisaged that changes may be required due to factors including staffing, enrolment levels, logistical arrangements, curriculum changes, and other factors caused by change of circumstances. Tuition fees, once paid, are non-refundable.

  • The medium of instruction can be English and Chinese (including Putonghua) as consistent with the University’s policy.

  • Classes in the same or different semester(s) may be scheduled on weekday daytime/evenings, weekends and/or during long holidays at the Tai Po Campus / Tseung Kwan O Study Centre / North Point Study Centre / Kowloon Tong Satellite Study Centre and/or other locations as decided by the University.

    Different modes of delivery, teaching and learning activities as well as assessment methods could be adopted as deemed appropriate.

Probity Requirements: Other than the application fee, applicants are not required to pay any additional fees during the application process. Please be reminded not to offer any advantage to any EdUHK staff, officer, employee, and/or any person involved in the admission process at EdUHK in connection with any application. Otherwise, you may commit serious criminal offences under Prevention of Bribery Ordinance (Cap. 201 of the laws of Hong Kong), which is punishable by imprisonment.

EdUHK, has not collaborated with any agency in Mainland China or Hong Kong on admission, and does not encourage students to entrust their applications to any third-party agents and we always contact applicants directly on updates regarding the applications. You must complete and submit your own application via the EdUHK online admissions system and provide your own personal and contact details. Please refer to the official EdUHK channels, such as programme websites and the admissions system, for the required information to complete your application.

 

MEd Programme Applications and Admissions Enquiries
 

E-mail:

medadmission@eduhk.hk 

Admission Website:

www.eduhk.hk/acadprog
Graduate School Website: www.eduhk.hk/gradsch

In person:

 

Graduate School
Room B4-G/F-02
The Education University of Hong Kong
10 Lo Ping Road, Tai Po
New Territories
Hong Kong

(Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this website. Changes to any aspects of the programmes may be made from time to time as due to change of circumstances and the University reserves the right to revise any information contained in this website as it deems fit without prior notice. The University accepts no liability for any loss or damage arising from any use or misuse of or reliance on any information contained in this website.)