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Master of Arts in Teaching Chinese as an International Language
Campus, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR
12 monthsProgram duration
19,560 USDTuition Fee/year
YesScholarships
Modern LanguagesMain Subject Area
Program overview
Main Subject
Modern Languages
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
(Chinese version only) The Master of Arts in International Chinese Teaching is open to those who are interested in engaging in international Chinese teaching and research. The course provides undergraduate Chinese knowledge study and international Chinese teaching professional training, with the purpose of expanding and deepening students' understanding of Chinese and exploring the theory and practice of international Chinese teaching. Through academic lectures, school visits and other specific academic experience activities, the subject construction of Chinese as a non-native language learning and effective classroom teaching strategies are discussed to deepen the understanding of the theory and put the theory into practice. For details, please visit the website: www.eduhk.hk/matcil.
Program overview
Main Subject
Modern Languages
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
(Chinese version only) The Master of Arts in International Chinese Teaching is open to those who are interested in engaging in international Chinese teaching and research. The course provides undergraduate Chinese knowledge study and international Chinese teaching professional training, with the purpose of expanding and deepening students' understanding of Chinese and exploring the theory and practice of international Chinese teaching. Through academic lectures, school visits and other specific academic experience activities, the subject construction of Chinese as a non-native language learning and effective classroom teaching strategies are discussed to deepen the understanding of the theory and put the theory into practice. For details, please visit the website: www.eduhk.hk/matcil.
Admission requirements
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Tuition fee and scholarships
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Scholarships
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International Students
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The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) grooms non-local students for a number of careers in the educational sector and beyond, and offers full-time, dual-degree and special programmes. Continue reading to find out about subjects available, tuition fees and admissions.
Undergraduate degrees in education and the humanities
EdUHK’s full-time Bachelor of Education (Honours) programmes promise to equip you with all the professional and subject knowledge you need for roles in the education sector, while their multidisciplinary Bachelor of Arts (Honours) and Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) programmes prepare you for a wide range of other career paths.
Some of the subjects offered at EdUHK include:
• Artificial Intelligence and Educational Technology
• Business, Accounting and Financial Studies Education
• Creative Arts and Culture
• Early Childhood Education
• English Studies and Digital Communication
• Executive Management
• Family Studies
• General Studies Education
• Geography Education
• Health Education
• Heritage Education and Arts Management
• History Education (New admission for 2024/25)
• Information and Communication Technology Education
• Integrated Environmental Management
• Language Education
• Language Studies
• Mathematics Education
• Music Education
• Physical Education
• Psychology
• Science Education
• Social Entrepreneurship and Development Studies
• Sociology and Community Studies
• Special Education
• Sports Science and Coaching
• Teaching Chinese as a Second Language
• Visual Arts Education
Browse all undergraduate programmes hereTuition fees and cost of living
On-campus accommodation costs approximately US$1,800 per annum, while other expenses typically reach US$6,500 per year. Tuition fees are approximately US$18,000. Fortunately, international scholarships are available at undergraduate level. Find out more about tuition fees here and student finance here.
Quick links
● Read entry requirements for non-local students
● Watch a short video about EdUHK
● Applications and deadlines
● Online application for overseas applicants
● Explore student life
● For all programme enquiries, email EdUHK here
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Faculty of Education and Human Development (3)
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Early Childhood and Family Studies (Two-year Full-time)
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Heritage Education and Arts Management (Four-year Full-time)
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Special Education (Four-year Full-time)
Bachelor of Education (Honours) (Early Childhood Education) (Five-year Full-time)
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Executive Management (Two-year Full-time)
Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Psychology (Four-year Full-time)
Faculty of Humanities (3)
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in English Studies and Digital Communication (Four-year Full-time) (Senior Year Entry only)
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Language Studies (Chinese/English) (Four-year Full-time)
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Language Studies and Bachelor of Education (Honours) (English Language) (Five-year Full-time) (Co-terminal Double Degree Programme)
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Teaching Chinese as a Second Language (Four-year Full-time) (Senior Year Entry only)
Bachelor of Education (Honours) (Chinese Language) (Five-year Full-time)
Bachelor of Education (Honours) (English Language) – Primary (Five-year Full-time)
Bachelor of Education (Honours) (History) (Five-year Full-time)
Faculty of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (3)
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Creative Arts and Culture - Music/Visual Arts (Four-year Full-time)
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Creative Arts and Culture and Bachelor of Education (Honours) (Music) (Five-year Full-time) (Co-terminal Double Degree Programme)
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Creative Arts and Culture and Bachelor of Education (Honours) (Visual Arts) (Five-year Full-time) (Co-terminal Double Degree Programme)
Bachelor of Education (Honours) (Business, Accounting and Financial Studies) (Five-year Full-time)
Bachelor of Education (Honours) (Geography) (Five-year Full-time)
Bachelor of Education (Honours) (Physical Education) (Five-year Full-time)
Bachelor of Education (Honours) (Primary) - General Studies (Humanities and Science) / Mathematics (Five-year Full-time)
Bachelor of Education (Honours) (Science) (Five-year Full-time)
Bachelor of Education (Honours) (Secondary) - Information and Communication Technology (Five-year Full-time)
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Artificial Intelligence and Educational Technology (Four-year Full-time)
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Integrated Environmental Management (Four-year Full-time)
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Sports Science and Coaching (Four-year Full-time)
Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Social Entrepreneurship and Development Studies (Two-year Full-time) (for Senior Year Admissions)
Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Sociology and Community Studies (Two-year Full-time) (for Senior Year Admissions)
The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) offers a number of postgraduate programmes, including research postgraduate (RPg) (namely Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Master of Philosophy (MPhil) programmes), professional doctorate (namely Doctor of Education (EdD) programme), and a variety of taught postgraduate (TPg) programmes.
Research postgraduate, professional doctorate, and taught programmes
Students enrolled in PhD and MPhil programmes benefit from the combined expertise of a team of renowned mentors and rigorous training in research skills and methods. MPhil and PhD candidates are expected to publish their own research and actively participate in conferences and other academic activities locally and overseas.
The Doctor of Education programme is aimed at experienced educators and professionals in education settings who aspire to extend their expertise in one of the specialised areas on offer. The programme also offers a Chinese stream (CMI) for those who would like to enrol to a doctorate degree programme delivered in Chinese.
EdUHK also offers a number of taught master’s programmes, including:
• Artificial Intelligence and Educational Technology
• Child and Family Education
• Digital Learning and Technology
• Education
• Education for Sustainability
• Educational Counselling
• Educational Speech-Language Pathology and Learning Disabilities
• Global Histories of Education
• Global Studies in Education
• International Educational Leadership and Change
• Public Policy and Management
• Mathematics and Pedagogy
• Music Education
• Personal Finance Education
• Positive Psychology in Education
• Sports Coaching and Management
• STEM Education
• Chinese Studies (Language Education)
• Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
• Teaching Chinese as an International Language
• Visual Arts Education and Creative Practice
Browse the details of all postgraduate programmes here
Tuition fees and cost of living
Tuition fees for MPhil and PhD students are around US$5,400 a year, while taught master’s degrees will set you back US$16,150-64,100 for the whole programme. Tuition fee for Doctor of Education is around US$49,400 for the 72-cp programme. Student accommodation costs between US$2,150-$3,270 per academic year for research students. Explore fees here.
Postgraduate scholarships for international students
All full-time research students admitted to an MPhil or a PhD are eligible for EdUHK’s Research Postgraduate Studentships, which are awarded on the basis of academic merit. It is non-taxable and its value varies from year to year. In the 2023/24 academic year, for example, the monthly stipend is about US$2,300 for all MPhil and PhD students and roughly US$2,370 for post-candidacy PhD students.
Quick links
● Download an online prospectus here
● Explore support services for postgraduate students
● Read about support services for international students
● Read about admissions here
● Find out all the visa and pre-departure information you need
● For all programme enquiries, email the Graduate School here
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Faculty of Education and Human Development (4)
Executive Master of Arts in International Educational Leadership and Change
Master of Arts in Child and Family Education
Master of Arts in Digital Learning and Technology
Master of Arts in Educational Counselling
Master of Arts in Global Studies in Education (One-year Full-time / Two-year Part-time)
Master of Arts in Leading Experiential Learning Activities
Master of Arts in Leading Innovative Learning Organizations
Master of Arts in Positive Psychology in Education
Master of Science in Educational Speech-Language Pathology and Learning Disabilities
Master of Social Sciences in Psychology (Schools and Community Settings)
Master of Teaching
Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Early Childhood Education)
Faculty of Humanities (4)
Master of Arts in Chinese Studies (Language Education)
Master of Arts in Digital Humanities for Cultural Professionals
Master of Arts in Global Histories of Education
Master of Arts in Teaching Chinese as an International Language
Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Faculty of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (4)
Master of Arts in Education for Sustainability
Master of Arts in Mathematics and Pedagogy
Master of Arts in Music Education
Master of Arts in Personal Finance Education
Master of Arts in STEM Education
Master of Arts in Visual Arts Education and Creative Practice
Master of Public Policy and Management
Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence and Educational Technology
Master of Social Sciences in Sports Coaching and Management
Master of Social Sciences in Therapeutic Play and Well-Being
Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Primary)
Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Secondary)
Graduate School (4)
Master of Education (One-year Full-time)
Master of Education (Two-year Part-time)
Master of Philosophy (Two-year Full-time)
Graduate School (1)
Doctor of Education (Chinese Class) (Four-year Part-timе)
Doctor of Education (Chinese Class) (Three-year Full-time)
Doctor of Education (Four-year Part-time)
Doctor of Education (Three-year Full-time)
Doctor of Philosophy (Four-year Full-time)
Doctor of Philosophy (Three-year Full-timе)