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Course description

The MSocSc in Educational Psychology programme is designed to provide instruction and training in the theory and practice of educational psychology. Emphasis is placed on both academic studies and related practical experience in the field. Special attention is paid to issues of professional development in Chinese culture and society. The programme covers both theoretical and practical aspects of educational psychology. Courses include psychoeducational assessment and intervention, children with special needs, research methods, applied developmental psychology, curriculum and instruction, motivation and learning, professional ethics and issues in educational psychology, and skills training seminar. Supervised practical training and an empirical thesis are also included.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Previous Qualifications (Degrees, Certificates, Skills, etc)	A Bachelor’s degree in psychology or an equivalent qualification
English Language Test Scores (TOEFL,IELTS)	Toefl-550 or IELTS 6.0 Other:  Entrance Exam (If necessary)
Transcript	Yes
Letter(s) of Recommendation	2 (Academic)
Other Requirements	Work Experience in an educational or related setting. A summary of not more than 2 A4-size pages of your extra-curricular activities/personal achievements/ working experience. Interview for Short listed Students

APPLICATION CALENDAR
Semester	Duration
Application Period	First week of December to last week of January

*Note: The next intake will be in September 2010. Only full-time program will be offered.

Application forms will be available around December 2009.

ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Event	Date
Registration deadline for September Semester	Second week of August to Last week of August
Classes begin	First week of September
Registration deadline for January Semester	Last week of December to First week of January
Classes begin	Second week of January

*Note: Please check the university website for exact dates.

COSTS
Credits - 30 @ 2500
Matriculation Fees
Registration Fee
Annual health & life insurance
Enrollment Fee
Health-sport fee (325x3)
Activities fee (150x3)
Library fee (750x3)
University development fee (8,600x3)
Registration document fee
Equipment fee (11000x3)
Caution money
Admission Fee
Other Fees
Total fees for one year
Housing for one year
Living expenses for one year
Photocopying
Books and stationary
Uniform
Passport/Visa
Local travel
Academic Assignments
Airfare
Field trips/research
Settle in expenses
Total other
Tuition waiver
TOTAL FOR YEAR

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Contact details

Registrar

The University of Hong Kong
Pokfulam Road
Hong Kong

Telephone: (852) 2859-2433
Fax: (852) 2540-1405
Email: admissions@hku.hk

Link

Detailed Course Info:

http://www3.hku.hk/psychodp/admission/graduate/edupsy_a.html

General Info:

http://www3.hku.hk/psychodp/
http://www.hku.hk/gradsch/web/index1024.htm