Programme Code
MEDELEF
Study Mode
Face-to-face
Medium of Instruction
English
No. of Credit-units
30
Study Duration
Full-time: 1 Year
Tuition Fee
$104,850 (for 2026/27 intake)
Programme Introduction
The Master of Education in English Language Education programme seeks to develop in learners the ability to evaluate advanced literature, identify problems and design research strategies, and reflect on the significance of theory for practice.
Programme Aims
Upon completing the programme, students should be able to:
critically review and evaluate knowledge and perspectives in the area of study based on relevant theories and research findings in the international literature;
apply new understanding and research findings to reflect on their practice and make suggestions for improvement;
demonstrate leadership in the school context in the area of study;
design, conduct and report on a small-scale research project in the area of study;
use a variety of appropriate methods for collecting, compiling and analysing data; and
apply understanding of English as a linguistic system for planning and organizing effective English language learning.
Professional Recognition
The Master of Education in English Language Education programme is approved by the Education Bureau of the Hong Kong SAR government:
Programme Structure and Content
Autumn 2023 intake and thereafter
Students are required to complete 30 credit-units of courses, which comprises 27 credit-units of core courses and at least 3 credit-units of elective courses^, to fulfill the graduation requirements.
Core Courses (Total 27 credit-units)
Elective Courses^ (Total 3 credit-units)
^ Courses that will be offered may vary from year to year.
Entry Requirement
Students admitted to the programme are required to have obtained:
(a) a recognised Bachelor’s degree (or its equivalent); and
(b) preferably a recognised teaching qualification and/or work experience in English language teaching.
Language proficiency requirements
Applicants whose Bachelor’s degrees or equivalent qualifications were obtained from programmes where the medium of instruction is not English must meet one of the following English language proficiency requirements, including:
* Test results are accepted for up to 2 years from the test date until the application form submission date.
^ Test result of TOEFL iBT Home edition or IELTS Online is not accepted.
# Equivalent qualifications to prove an applicant’s language proficiency may be considered on a case-by-case basis;
Short-listed applicants will be invited to an admission interview, and only those who pass the interview will be admitted to the programme.
Online Application: Please visit the Registry Taught Postgraduate Admissions and Enrolment website for details
Medium of Instruction
The medium of instruction and teaching materials for the programme are English.
Programme Team
Enquiries
Programme Leader
Dr. Edsoulla Chung
School of Education and Languages
Registry – Admissions & Enrolment Team (Taught Postgraduate)
(852) 2768 6606
regae@hkmu.edu.hk
https://admissions.hkmu.edu.hk/tpg
Programme Flyer
Disclaimer:
The contents of this website are subject to change or amendment without prior notice. The School of Education and Languages reserves the right to amend and provide interpretation as necessary.
Last update: Dec 2025
