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Master of Social Sciences in Global and Regional Studies

JUPAS Code
N/A
Programme Code
A1M105
Abbreviated Programme Title
MSocSc(GRS)
Medium of Instruction
English
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Programme Leader
Name
Dr Ho Ka Ki Lawrence
Email
lawrenceho@eduhk.hk
Position
Admission Enquiries
Email
tpgadmission@eduhk.hk
Telephone
(852) 2948 6886
Position
Programme Enquiries
Email
mssgrs@eduhk.hk
Telephone
(852) 2948 8727
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Study Period
Study Period
Programme Code
C2M035

*This programme has been phased out.

Remark: The Master of Social Sciences in Global Hong Kong Studies is retitled to Master of Social Sciences in Global and Regional Studies from 2022/23.

Master of Education (MEd)

AREA OF FOCUS: BUSINESS EDUCATION AND HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT

This area of focus aims to provide opportunity for participants who are working or planning to engage into business education and human resources development to pursue advanced studies.

DISTINCTIVE FEATURES:
  • Equip participants with the latest concepts, theories, research work and practices in a broad context of business education and human resources development.
  • Strengthen participants’ competence and confidence in engaging, managing and leading continuous learning, change and development in a wide range of organizational contexts.
  • Empowering participants’ leadership roles in responding intelligently to both local and global needs of business education and human resources development.
  • Adopt a wide range of cutting-edge learning and teaching strategies to foster active learning. Specialist Courses:
  • Analysing Employability Skills and Workforce Education Needs
  • Pedagogical Issues in Business and Management Education - Critical issues in Human Resource Development - Knowledge Management
  • Principles and Practices of Entrepreneurship Education
  • Organisational Behaviour and Development

 

SPECIALIST COURSES:

  • Analysing Employability Skills and Workforce Education Needs
  • Pedagogical Issues in Business and Management Education
  • Critical issues in Human Resource Development - Knowledge Management
  • Principles and Practices of Entrepreneurship Education Organisational Behaviour and Development

For details, please visit: http://www.eduhk.hk/flass/en/programmes.php?section=programmes&smid=8&infoid=1

Every effort has been made to ensure that information contained on this website is correct. Changes to any aspects of the programmes may be made from time to time due to unforeseeable circumstances beyond our control and the University reserves the right to make amendments to any information contained on this website 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 on this website. In the event of any disputes regarding the website content, the University reserves the right to make the final decision.

Master of Education Area of Focus: Business Education and Human Resources Development
A1M043 / C2M001 Master of Education (One-year Full-time / Two-year Part-time) Analysing Employability Skills and Workforce Education Needs BUS6001
Pedagogical Issues in Business and Management Education IBS6162
Critical Issues in Human Resource Development IBS6161
Knowledge Management BUS6003
Organizational Behavior and Development BUS6004

Any aspect of course offerings (including, without limitation, the content 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. Without limiting the right of the University to amend the course and its course offerings, it is envisaged that changes may be required due to factors such as staffing, enrolment levels, logistical arrangements, curriculum changes, and other factors caused by unforeseeable circumstances. Tuition fees, once paid, are non-refundable.

JUPAS Code
N/A
Programme Code
A1M043
Abbreviated Programme Title
MEd
Medium of Instruction
N/A
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Subject Coordinator / Programme Enquiries
Name
Dr LAW Kim Fai Eric
Email
ekflaw@eduhk.hk
Telephone
2948 8612
Position
Admission Enquiries
Email
admission@eduhk.hk
Telephone
(852) 2948 6886
Study Mode
Study Period
Study Period
Programme Code
C2M001

Doctor of Education - Asian and Policy Studies

JUPAS Code
N/A
Programme Code
A3D045(English) | A3D055(中文班)
Abbreviated Programme Title
EdD
Medium of Instruction
English / Chinese
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Specialised Area Coordinator
Name
Dr HU Zhiyong Fox
Email
zyhu@eduhk.hk
Position
Admission Enquiries
Email
admission@eduhk.hk
Telephone
(852) 2948 6886
Title Color
Study Mode
Study Period
Study Period
Programme Code
C4D001(English) | C4D004(中文班)

Remark: The two areas “Asian and Policy Studies” and “Social Sciences in Education” under Doctor of Education are merged to form a new area “Social Sciences and Policy Studies (社會科學與政策研究)” from 2024/25 academic year.

Specialised Area: Asian and Policy Studies

The specialised area of Asian and Policy Studies will introduce students the ways of critically analysing policy questions within a broad social, economic and political context, considering contemporary developments in both public and social policy developments in institutional, local, national and global contexts. 

Upon completion of programme, students are able to:

  • demonstrate an expert knowledge, understanding and competence in the Specialised Area and in the larger educational context;
  • generate appropriate theoretical frameworks to address, analyse and propose innovative approaches to a broad range of educational issues;
  • develop insights into research trends in the Specialised Area and demonstrate readiness to contribute to the professional literature in that field; 
  • effectively communicate concepts and theories within the Specialised Area to an audience of peers both locally and internationally;
  • analyse educational policies, processes or practices from different perspectives critically; and 
  • demonstrate a thorough understanding of ethical practices within the Specialised Area. 

 

Programme Structure

To complete the programme, students are required to complete a total of 72 credit points. The programme structure is provided below:

CategoryCredit Points (cps)
Taught Core CoursesConceptualizing Research3
Research Methods I3
Research Methods II3
2 Specialised Courses*     
 
Principles of Policy Studies3
Higher Education in Asia: Policy Approaches and Management3
2 Elective Courses*     
 
Organisational Analysis and Behaviour3
Strategic Communication in Policy Governance and Policy Advocacy3
Research Seminars3
Development of Thesis Proposal6
Thesis42
Total72

 *2 specialised courses and 2 elective courses are developed for the specialised area – Asian and Policy Studies.


Course Synopsis

Specialised Courses

Elective Courses

Admission Requirements

General Requirements

Applicants should normally hold a Master’s degree in the discipline of education or a cognate field to their chosen Specialised Area, plus four years’ professional experience. Shortlisted applicants will be required to attend an interview.

English Language Requirements  
Applicants are expected to demonstrate a high standard of competence in spoken and written English. Applicants whose entrance qualification is obtained from an institution in a non-English speaking system should normally fulfil one of the following minimum English proficiency requirements:

  • Overall score of IELTS 6.5 with no subtest lower than 6.0; or
  • A TOEFL score of 80 (internet-based test); or
  • Other equivalent qualifications.*

* The College English Test (CET) is not accepted as an equivalent qualification.

中文要求(只適用於中文班)

申請人應表現出高水準的中文口語和書寫能力。

如申請人的母語不是中文,又未嘗取得以中文為主要授課語言的學位,必須通過中國漢語水準考試(HSK)6級,或具備同等能力。

Application & Enquiries

Interested applicants please submit your application via EdUHK Online Application Systems. Prior to your submission, please visit the Graduate School website for detailed application and admission information.

Disclaimers

Course Level

Any aspect of the course (including, without limitation, the content 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. Without limiting the right of the University to amend the course, it is envisaged that changes may be required due to factors such as staffing, enrolment levels, logistical arrangements and curriculum changes.

 

Doctor of Education - Social Sciences in Education

JUPAS Code
N/A
Programme Code
A3D045 | A3D055
Abbreviated Programme Title
EdD
Medium of Instruction
English/Chinese
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Specialised Area Coordinator
Name
Dr LAW Kam Yee
Email
kamyee@eduhk.hk
Position
Admission Enquiries
Email
admission@eduhk.hk
Telephone
(852) 2948 6886
Study Mode
Study Period
Study Period
Programme Code
C4D001 | C4D004

Remark: The two areas “Asian and Policy Studies” and “Social Sciences in Education” under Doctor of Education are merged to form a new area “Social Sciences and Policy Studies (社會科學與政策研究)” from 2024/25 academic year.

SPECIALIZED AREAS:
SOCIAL SCIENCES IN EDUCATION

The specialized area of Social Sciences in Education is designed for educators of all kinds and others who wish to pursue in-depth study and research into the social, political, and geographical contexts of schools and students at the primary, secondary, and tertiary levels, and who wish to enable their students to better understand these contexts. Ed.D. candidates will be supervised by academics in the Department of Social Sciences from the disciplines of sociology, political science, geography, and social sciences education with research and teaching expertise in the broad social issues of family, citizenship, minorities, climate change, religion, ethics, security, power, and education. Foundational coursework is offered in the areas of sociology of education (including issues of inequality, multiculturalism, and educational participation and attainment), gender and education (including issues related to the complexity of gender in structuring school culture, practices, organization and the interplay among gender, class, ethnicity, and sexuality), the politics of education (including issues in the politics of pedagogy and schools, schools as agents of political socialization, and student activism), geographies of education (including geography and education, environmental literacy, learning through travelling, and spatial patterns of education and schooling), and social science education in schools (including current issues in the design and implementation of social science curriculum and pedagogies in primary and secondary schools).

SPECIALIZED COURSES

  • Sociology of Education

  • Gender and Education

  • The Politics of Education

  • Geographies of Education

  • Social Science Education in Schools

 

Every effort has been made to ensure that information contained in this website is correct. Changes to any aspects of the programmes may be made from time to time due to unforeseeable circumstances beyond our control and the University reserves the right to make amendments to any information contained in this website 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.

Course Outline

Doctor of Philosophy & Master of Philosophy

The Department of Social Sciences and Policy Studies also supervises Research Postgraduate Students (Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Philosophy). We welcome applicants interested in the following areas: public policy, public management, social welfare, international relations, and communication studies. Please visit the website of the Graduate School for more details.

 

Any aspect of the course (including, without limitation, the content 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. Without limiting the right of the University to amend the course, it is envisaged that changes may be required due to factors such as staffing, enrolment levels, logistical arrangements and curriculum changes.

JUPAS Code
N/A
Programme Code
A3D054 (PhD) | A4D056 (PhD) | A2M052 (MPhil)
Abbreviated Programme Title
PhD/MPhil
Medium of Instruction
N/A
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