This degree involves coursework (40 credits) and a thesis (50 credits equivalent).
 

Aim

The principal aim of the programme is to make a significant contribution to the advanced professional and academic development of those concerned with education and allied fields, to the ultimate benefit of the wider educational community.
 

Structure

Course work

Students have to take two 20-credit postgraduate level Education courses from the following list:
 

E801	Educational Research in Action
E802	Language and Literacy in Social Context
E804	Adult Learners: Education and Training
E805/E805C	Effective Leadership and Management in Education
E806	Educational Management in Action
E808C	Chinese Language Education
E809	Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Worldwide
E813/E813C	Child Development in Families, Schools and Society
E817/E817C	Learning, Curriculum and Assessment

Thesis

Each student will carry out a piece of research with the guidance of one or two supervisors. The following two research areas will be available for the October 2002 intake:

• Language education (English, Chinese, Putonghua)
• Psychology of Teaching and Learning

Entry requirement

The basic requirement is a recognized Master's degree, by research or coursework, in Education or a related area.
 

Selection of applicants

The selection procedure includes the submission of a research proposal and an interview.
 

Application

Admission is limited to the October semester of each year. To obtain details of the programme, please visit our Information Centre at the campus or send your request
 
 

	By mail to:	Admissions Office The Open University of Hong Kong 30 Good Shepherd Street Ho Man Tin Kowloon
	By fax to:	2761 3935 Admissions Office
	By email to:	regadm@ouhk.edu.hk

 
 

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