Faculty of Education

Application Dates
Applications Open
3 Sep 2018
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Course Overview
Tuition Fees
Estimated HK$42,100 per annum to HK$291,000 whole programme (subject to review)
Duration
12 – 48 months
Study Field

Degree Type

  • Doctorate (PhD)
  • Master's Coursework
  • Master's Research
  • Postgraduate Diploma
  • Professional Certificate

Study Mode

Part-time & Full-time

Application Open Date

3 September 2018

Application Deadline

Please refer to https://www.gs.cuhk.edu.hk/admissions/admissions/application-deadline

Next Intake Date

August 2019

Entry Requirements

General Admissions Requirements

Taught Doctoral and Non-articulated PhD programmes:

  • A Master’s degree from a recognized university.

Master’s and MPhil-PhD articulated programmes:

  • A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university, normally with honours not lower than second class; or
  • A Bachelor’s degree from an honours programme of a recognized university, normally with an average grade of not lower than “B”.

Postgraduate Diploma programmes:

  • A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.

English Language Requirements for Admission

• A degree from a university in Hong Kong or a degree based on a programme of which the medium of instruction was English; or

• Scores in the following English Language tests* as indicated:

– TOEFL: 550 (paper-based)/ 79 (internet-based); or

– IELTS (Academic): 6.5; or

– GMAT (Verbal): Band 21

Some programmes may have their specific admissions requirements.

*TOEFL and IELTS are considered valid for two years from the test date. GMAT is considered valid for five years from the test date.  Some programmes may have higher score requirement.

For more details, please refer to https://www.gs.cuhk.edu.hk/admissions/admissions/requirements

Course Profile

Programmes offered by the Faculty of Education are celebrated for their breadth and depth, as well as the use of innovative teaching methods.  Through four Departments and one Unit of the Faculty, programmes aim to train graduate teachers, scholars who conduct research on high-impact topics, and consultants to the government and schools on vital policy issues, in and beyond Hong Kong.  The Faculty has created a highly conducive environment for pre- and in-service teachers who are on their way to becoming education professionals with dedication and impact.

For more information, you may send your inquiries to gradschool@cuhk.edu.hk or you may visit https://www.gs.cuhk.edu.hk/admissions/programme/education

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