Overview

The Education programme offered by Hong Kong Metropolitan University aims to support high-level professional and academic development in education and related fields, equipping students to critically evaluate complex issues and analyse the relationship between theory and practice. It focuses on building expertise in research and enquiry, enabling participants to contribute meaningfully to educational knowledge and practice.

Key Facts

Students are required to develop a detailed research proposal that demonstrates clear research questions, theoretical understanding, literature awareness, and a plan for data collection and analysis. The programme culminates in independent thesis work that represents an original contribution to the field, completed within defined timeframes depending on full-time or part-time study.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Understanding children’s development: The world of children and young people
Applied linguistics and English language
Understanding educational practice: Concepts, theories and changing contexts
Special topics in English language education
English studies for language teaching
Investigating English in context

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 96 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-31 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)

Disciplines

Education View 6 other PhDs in Education in Hong Kong (SAR)

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Hold a recognized Master's degree (by research or coursework) in education or a related area; and
Satisfy the University English language proficiency requirements.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

74005 HKD / year

≈ 74005 HKD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

74005 HKD / year

≈ 74005 HKD / year

Living costs

Hong Kong

Hong Kong (SAR)

13720 - 23419 HKD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.