The MEd 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. 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.
The Master of Education in English Language Education programme is approved by the Education Bureau of the Hong Kong SAR government:
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:
(a) an overall band score of at least 6.5 in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic Module, obtained in the same attempt within 2 years after the test date:
(b) a minimum score of 550 in the paper-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or 79 in the internet-based TOEFL, obtained in the same attempt within 2 years after the test date:
(c) a minimum score of 500 in the College English Test Band 6 (CET-6); or
(d) an equivalent of any of the above (e.g.. Test for English majors [TEM-4 Good/TEM-8 Pass]).
Autumn 2023 intake and thereafter
Students admitted to the full programme are required to complete:
^ Courses that will be offered may vary from year to year.
Core Courses
| Course code (Click the course code for details) | Course title | Credit unit |
| ENGL 8810EEF | English studies for language teaching | 6 |
| ENGL 8815EEF | Investigating English in Context | 6 |
| ENGL 8818EEF | Interdisciplinary studies for English language learning and teaching | 6 |
| EDU 8823EEF | Applied linguistics and English language | 6 |
| EDU 8831EEF | Understanding educational practice: Concepts, theories and changing contexts | 3 |
Elective Courses
| Course code (Click the course code for details) | Course title | Credit unit |
| EDU 8891EEF | Quantitative research methods in educational studies | 3 |
| EDU 8892EEF | Qualitative research methods in educational studies | 3 |
Dr Edsoulla Chung (Programme leader)
For enquiries on admission procedures, please contact:
Admissions & Enrolment Team (Taught Postgraduate), Registry
Tel: (852) 2768 6606
Fax: (852) 8148 3380
Email: regae@hkmu.edu.hk
Website: www.hkmu.edu.hk/reg/
For enquiries on the programme, please contact:
School of Education and Languages
Tel: (852) 2768 5822
Email: el_adm@hkmu.edu.hk
