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General |
1.1 |
These regulations are made under paragraphs 1 to 4 of the Regulations for the Award of Postgraduate Degrees. |
1.2 |
In these regulations definitions shall apply as in the Regulations for the Award of Postgraduate Degrees and in the Interpretation Section of the Academic Rules and Regulations. |
1.3 |
The Regulations Governing the Articulation of Qualifications shall apply for conversion of the following postgraduate programmes to the award of Master of Education/ Master of Education in Chinese Language Education/ Master of Education in Early Childhood Education/ Master of Education in English Language Education/ Master of Education in Drama and Language Education/ Master of Education in Professional Issues in Liberal Studies as appropriate: Postgraduate Certificates
- Postgraduate Certificate in Adult Education
- Postgraduate Certificate in Chinese Language Education
- Postgraduate Certificate in Drama Education
- Postgraduate Certificate in Educational Management
- Postgraduate Certificate in Child Development
- Postgraduate Certificate in Curriculum and Assessment
- Postgraduate Certificate in Language and Learning
- Postgraduate Certificate in English Language and Language Learning in the Contemporary World
- Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
- Postgraduate Certificate in English Studies for Language Teaching
- Postgraduate Certificate in Chinese Studies for Language Teachng
- Postgraduate Certificate in Liberal Studies Education
- Postgraduate Certificate in Liberal Studies
Postgraduate Diplomas
- Postgraduate Diploma in Liberal Studies
- Postgraduate Diploma in Liberal Studies (Content and Pedagogy)
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2. |
Entry Requirements |
Pathway 1 |
2.1 |
To enter the Master of Education/Master of Education in Chinese Language Education/Master of Education in Early Childhood Education/Master of Education in English Language Education/Master of Education in Drama and Language Education/Master of Education in Professional Issues in Liberal Studies programmes – Pathway 1, a student shall normally possess: |
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2.1.1 |
a recognized Bachelor’s degree (or its equivalent); |
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and shall normally possess: |
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2.1.2 |
a recognized teacher’s qualification; and |
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2.1.3 |
at least two years’ teaching or training experience. |
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Pathway 2 |
2.2 |
To enter the Master of Education/Master of Education in Chinese Language Education/Master of Education in English Language Education/Master of Education in Drama and Language Education programmes – Pathway 2, a student shall possess: |
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2.2.1 |
a recognized degree (or its equivalent); and |
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2.2.2 |
a qualification in Post-graduate Programme in Subject Knowledge (PGSK) for English/Chinese Language Teachers approved by the Education and Manpower Bureau; |
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and shall normally possess: |
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2.2.3 |
a recognized teacher’s qualification; and |
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2.2.4 |
at least two years’ teaching or training experience. |
3. |
Master of Education |
3.1 |
To be eligible for the award of the degree of Master of Education, a student shall: |
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3.1.1 |
comply with the Regulations for Admission, Registration and Maintenance of Status; and |
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3.1.2 |
comply with the Regulations for the Award of Postgraduate Degrees; and |
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3.1.3 |
have been deemed to satisfy in full the specified pre-entry requirements for the programme of study; and |
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For Pathway 1 (MED1) |
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3.1.4 |
obtain at least 60 credits in courses at Postgraduate level prescribed by the regulations. |
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For Pathway 2 (MED2) |
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3.1.5 |
obtain at least 40 credits in courses at Postgraduate level prescribed by the regulations. |
3.2 |
For the degree of Master of Education, the University has prescribed that a student must complete: |
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For Pathway 1 (MED1) |
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3.2.1 |
60 credits from courses in Table 1. |
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For Pathway 2 (MED2) |
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3.2.2 |
40 credits from courses in Table 1, so that: |
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3.2.2.1 |
holders of the approved PGSK for English Language Teachers must complete 40 credits from courses labelled M, CLE, ELE or CST. |
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holders of the approved PGSK for Chinese Language Teachers must complete 40 credits from courses labelled M, CLE, ELE or EST. |
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4. |
Master of Education in Chinese Language Education |
4.1 |
To be eligible for the award of the degree of Master of Education in Chinese Language Education, a student shall: |
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4.1.1 |
comply with the Regulations for Admission, Registration and Maintenance of Status; and |
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4.1.2 |
comply with the Regulations for the Award of Postgraduate Degrees; and |
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4.1.3 |
have been deemed to satisfy in full the specified pre-entry requirements for the programme of study; and |
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For Pathway 1 (MEDCLE1) |
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4.1.4 |
obtain at least 60 credits in courses at Postgraduate level prescribed by the regulations. |
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For Pathway 2 (MEDCLE2) |
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4.1.5 |
obtain at least 40 credits in courses at Postgraduate level prescribed by the regulations. |
4.2 |
For the degree of Master of Education in Chinese Language Education, the University has prescribed that a student must complete the following courses from Table 1: |
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For Pathway 1 (MEDCLE1) EDU E808C; and CHIN E811C/CHIN E811CF; and EDU E817C (or EDU E817 enrolled before April 2003 semester) |