Programme Code   : A1M043 / C2M001
Study Mode   : One-year Full-time / Two-year Part-time
Programme Leader   : Prof SO Wing Mui Winnie
Tel   : (852) 2948 7081
E-mail   : med@ied.edu.hk



PROGRAMME AIMS

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.


PROGRAMME CURRICULUM

The programme comprises 24 credit points (cps). Each course is worth 3 cps.

Courses Credits
Core Courses
  6 cps
Specialist Courses / Elective Courses / Research Project
18 cps
Total:
24 cps


PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

The MEd is a modularised, 24 credit points (cps) programme. Students are required to take 8 courses (3 cps for each course) to complete the programme requirements. The following options are available:
(i) Generalist Route (Educational Studies Strand); or
(ii) Specialist Route
  - Single Specialist Route; or
- Double Specialist Route.

Generalist Route (Educational Studies Strand)
Students with a broad interest in education may choose this option.
2 Core Courses + Any 6 Courses from the Programme

Single Specialist Route
Designed for students who wish to deepen their professional knowledge in one Area of Focus, complemented by elective courses that are selected from other courses in the programme.
2 Core Courses + 3 Specialist Courses within an Area of Focus + 3 Elective Courses

Double Specialist Route*
This route caters for students who wish to deepen their professional knowledge in two Areas of Focus. Students will be asked to indicate both the first and second Area of Focus when they submit the application.
2 Core Courses + 3 Specialist Courses within an Area of Focus + 3 Specialist Courses in another Area of Focus
* Students who opt for Double Specialist Route may not be able to complete the programme in one year.

Research Project
Students may choose to carry out a research project instead of taking 3 courses in the same Area. The research project comprises supervised work on an agreed topic with the research project supervisor.
2 Core Courses + Research Project + 3 Elective Courses**
** The 3 Elective Courses must include Specialist Course(s) in the same Area of the Research Project.


MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION

The medium of instruction can be English and Chinese (including Putonghua) as decided by the Programme, except those language specific courses.


AREAS OF FOCUS

Students can choose the following Areas of Focus in the Programme:

  • Business Education and Human Resources Development
  • Curriculum, Teaching and Assessment
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Educational and Developmental Psychology
  • Educational Management and Leadership
  • Health and Physical Education
  • Liberal Studies Education
  • Mathematics, Science and Technology Enhanced Education^
  • Professional and Values Education
  • Special Needs, Giftedness and Counselling
^ Applicants must hold a relevant Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Science or Information Technology from a recognised University.

Areas of Focus and courses on offer are subject to change. More details and updated information are available on www.ied.edu.hk/gradsch.


ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

Please refer to the Application and Admission Section for details.


TUITION FEE

This programme is offered on a self-funded basis. The tuition fee for the whole programme is HK$88,000, which is provisional and subject to adjustment. Tuition fees paid are normally not refundable or transferable.