Faculty of Education
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