The programme comprises 81 credit points (cps) and requires two years of full-time study. Participants will be required to study a full load of subjects 12-18 cps per semester. Courses will be delivered face-to-face, involving a combination of lectures and tutorials.

	Credit Points
Professional Study Medical Aspects of Special Education, Communication Disorders and Learning Disabilities Acoustics for Speech, Language, Hearing and Learning Educational Counselling, Therapeutic Process and Teaching Pedagogy Phonetics and Phonology for Education Language Development Speech, Language and Communication Disorders Bilingualism and Bilingual Education Structure of Chinese for Education Audiology and Aural Rehabilitation in Educational Settings Assessment and Intervention for Speech, Language, Communication and Learning Learning Disabilities, Reading and Writing Disorders Language Disorders in Children and Adolescents Supporting Students with Social, Emotional, Behavioural and Developmental Disabilities in the Classroom Advanced Studies I - Acquired Language Disorders and Dysphagia Advanced Studies II - Acquired Speech Disorders Advanced Studies III - School-based SLP, Craniofacial Anomalies and AAC	48
Practicum Practicum I / II Advanced Practicum in Adult and Educational Settings I / II	21
Research Methods Research Methods and Evidence-based Practice Advanced Research Methods	6
Evidence-based Capstone Project	6
Total	81*

* Each course carries 3 cps, except the Practicum Courses (3-6 cps) and Evidence-based Capstone Project (6 cps)

Programme Curriculum

The curriculum is modelled on that of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), the professional and credentialing association for audiologists, speech-language pathologists and scientists in the field. The programme is more than just a medical study of speech-language pathology; it is designed to focus on supporting students in educational settings. The integration of the two disciplines of speech-language pathology and learning disabilities makes this programme a unique, innovative and comprehensive postgraduate training.

Professional Study includes a spectrum of professional courses to help participants build a strong knowledge of typical and disordered human communication, learning and swallowing processes in individuals (from infancy to late adulthood), and principles and methods of assessment and intervention.

Practicum is an integral part of the MScESLPLD curriculum, and a bridge between classroom learning and the realities of practice. Practicum sessions will be conducted to give participants the opportunity to apply subject knowledge, assessment and intervention skills. Participants will have access to different facets of the community, and work with diverse client communities.

Research Methods provides an in-depth study of research design, methods and applications to foster participants’ critical thinking and problem-solving. Participants will undertake research and investigatory analysis that help in their research project and future professional practice.

The Evidence-based Capstone Project enables participants to work on a specialised topic related to their study in the MScESLPLD under the guidance of a supervisor. It requires participants to demonstrate their subject knowledge and skills through developing an individual project. This will help participants develop research and academic writing skills, as well as the scientific attitudes and values required to advance in their future career.

Study Time and Venue

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.

Medium of Instruction

The medium of instruction is English.

Tuition Fee

Tuition Fee: HK$578,016 (Provisional and subject to adjustment)

The tuition fee is HK$7,136 per credit. Tuition fees paid are normally not refundable or transferable. Needy local students may apply for financial assistance scheme from the government or from non-government organisations.

General Admission Requirements

• Applicants should hold a recognised Bachelor’s degree and/or a postgraduate diploma in education or other disciplines related to psychology, linguistics, speech and hearing sciences or other disciplines the selection panel deems appropriate.
• Applicants whose entrance qualifications were obtained from an institution in a non-English speaking system should have attained one of the following minimum English proficiency requirements:
  • IELTS 6.0; or
  • Grade C or above in GCSE/ GCE OL English; or
  • a TOEFL score of 80 (internet-based test) ; or
  • Band 6 in the Chinese Mainland’s College English Test (CET) (a total score of 430 or above and the test result should be valid within two years); or
  • Other equivalent qualifications.
  • The results of IELTS/TOEFL provided should be within two years (i.e., for the 2025/26 intake, the IELTS/TOEFL test must be obtained on or after 1 Jan 2023); and
  • The results of IELTS/TOEFL should be “taken in test centres” (i.e., tests taken online such as IELTS indicator/IELTS Online and TOEFL Home Editions are NOT accepted).
• 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 E 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.

Shortlisted applicants are required to attend an admission interview and take a test. The success of the application will depend heavily on the performance of the interview and the test.

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