Applicants whose entrance qualification is obtained from an institution where the medium of instruction is NOT English should also fulfill the following minimum English proficiency requirement:
a TOEFL score of 550 (paper-based test) or 213 (computer-based test) or 79 (internet-based test); or
an overall band score of 6.5 in International English Language Testing System (IELTS); or
band 6 in the Chinese mainland's College English Test*; or
other equivalent qualifications
To be eligible for admission, you must:hold a degree of one of the universities in Hong Kong or of any overseas institution recognized for this purpose by the University;orhave obtained an equivalent qualification, or provide evidence of academic and professional attainments acceptable for this purpose by the University;andpreferably with two years' working experience in social service, education, health, human services, human resources or related areas.
The aim of the programme is to provide professional counsellor education for competent and thoughtful practice as counsellors in a variety of human services, school, and health care settings or in other professional/occupational fields wherein counselling training is an asset. Upon completion of the programme, graduates will be able to:
apply knowledge and skills in counselling and become increasingly autonomous and independent in practice;
reflect on their counselling practice and discover, construct, articulate and evaluate personal philosophy and implicit theories of counselling;
pursue evidence-based practice through researching on practice to discover new practice-based knowledge and connect such knowledge to practice; and
practice in a creative manner to respond to cultural variations and diversity.
Applicants whose entrance qualification is obtained from an institution where the medium of instruction is NOT English should also fulfill the following minimum English proficiency requirement:
a TOEFL score of 550 (paper-based test) or 213 (computer-based test) or 79 (internet-based test); or
an overall band score of 6.5 in International English Language Testing System (IELTS); or
band 6 in the Chinese mainland's College English Test*; or
other equivalent qualifications
To be eligible for admission, you must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements and:have a recognized bachelor's degree from one of the universities in Hong Kong or from any overseas institution recognized for this purpose by the University, oran equivalent qualification, orhave evidence of academic and professional attainments acceptable for this purpose by the University,andprovide documentary evidence that they have completed a course of introductory psychology at a recognized university.
The Master of Social Sciences in Applied Psychology (MSSAPSY) aims at providing students with the required knowledge, skills, exposure, and insights to (1) analyze human behaviors from a psychological perspective, (2) develop research expertise in a specific area in psychology, and (3) pursue advanced professional training and a career in psychology. The program is an advanced and intensive conversion degree scheme that combines the award of a Master;s degree with eligibility for graduate membership with the Hong Kong Psychological Society and the British Psychological Society.
Upon successful completion of this Program, students should be able to:
critically evaluate major principles/theories in core areas of psychology
apply major psychological theories/principles to analyze the close connection between psychology and everyday experiences
evaluate research evidence documented in scientific publications and the media
design and carry out psychological research independently
take part in the debate on some of the most concerned issues in contemporary psychology
Applicants whose entrance qualification is obtained from an institution where the medium of instruction is NOT English should also fulfill the following minimum English proficiency requirement:
a TOEFL score of 550 (paper-based test) or 213 (computer-based test) or 79 (internet-based test); or
an overall band score of 6.5 in International English Language Testing System (IELTS); or
band 6 in the Chinese mainland's College English Test*; or
other equivalent qualifications
To be eligible for admission, you must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements and have:a recognized bachelor's degree from one of the universities in Hong Kong or from any overseas institution recognized for this purpose by the University, oran equivalent qualification, orprovided evidence of academic and professional attainments acceptable for this purpose by the University.
The primary aim of the programme is to equip you with a comprehensive and in-depth study of major psychological theories and studies in relation to the practice of education. Upon completion of the programme, you are expected to:
explore the contemporary issues in the field of psychology of education and its application ininclusive education;
examine analytically the philosophy and values relating to the education of students with diverse educational needsin Hong Kong;
use a wide variety of teaching strategies and initiate curriculum adaptation for students withdiverse educational needs;
carry out educational research with appropriate research techniques; and
solve issues in and devise innovative solutions for the field of psychology of education by applying knowledge of human motivation, psychopathology and counseling practices.
Applicants whose entrance qualification is obtained from an institution where the medium of instruction is NOT English should also fulfill the following minimum English proficiency requirement:
a TOEFL score of 550 (paper-based test) or 213 (computer-based test) or 79 (internet-based test); or
an overall band score of 6.5 in International English Language Testing System (IELTS); or
band 6 in the Chinese mainland's College English Test*; or
other equivalent qualifications
To be eligible for admission to the programme, you must have:hold a bachelor's degree of one of the universities in Hong Kong or of an overseas institution recognized for this purpose by the University; orhave an equivalent qualification, orprovide evidence of academic and professional attainments acceptable for this purpose by the University.priority will be given to those applicants with relevant academic qualifications and relevant working experience.
Applied Sociology is the use ofresearch methods and tools, with the aid ofsociological perspectivesin the understanding of, intervention in, and/or enhancement of human social life.
Our Applied Sociology programme aims to train social science and human services practitioners with sound knowledge in the theory and practice of sociology and social research methods to help people, organizations and communities solve their problems, and to be competent in undertaking and managing services in organizations.
Applicants whose entrance qualification is obtained from an institution where the medium of instruction is NOT English should also fulfill the following minimum English proficiency requirement:
a TOEFL score of 550 (paper-based test) or 213 (computer-based test) or 79 (internet-based test); or
an overall band score of 6.5 in International English Language Testing System (IELTS); or
band 6 in the Chinese mainland's College English Test*; or
other equivalent qualifications
To be eligible for admission, you must:hold a recognized bachelor’s degree from one of the universities in Hong Kong or from any overseas institutions recognized for this purpose by the University; orhold such other qualifications as deemed acceptable by the University as equivalent to the above; andpass an admission interview.
This is a self-financed programme with the aim to train professionals qualifying for recognized social work qualification at the master;s degree level. It aspires to train students becoming ethically-oriented social work practitioners being competent, reflective and good in professional practice.
Graduates of the MSW Programme are eligible to apply for the status of Registered Social Worker (RSW) granted by the Social Workers Registration Board in Hong Kong.
Applicants whose entrance qualification is obtained from an institution where the medium of instruction is NOT English should also fulfill the following minimum English proficiency requirement:
a TOEFL score of 550 (paper-based test) or 213 (computer-based test) or 79 (internet-based test); or
an overall band score of 6.5 in International English Language Testing System (IELTS); or
band 6 in the Chinese mainland's College English Test*; or
other equivalent qualifications
To be eligible for admission, you must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements and have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline of the social sciences or in a humanities discipline relevant to development studies from a recognized tertiary institution or an equivalent qualification.Applicants with a bachelor’s degree in other fields who possess advanced experience in relevant professions will also be considered. A first degree in a social science or humanities subject would be an advantage.One or more years of working experience in a development-related field would be an advantage.
This programme is designed for:
Graduates from disciplines of relevance to Development Studies, including:
Asian Studies
Anthropology
Communications
East and Southeast Asian Studies
Economics
Education
Geography
History
International Studies
Political Science
Public and Social Administration
Sociology, including Applied Sociology
Mid-career professionals working in development-related fields, including:
Business firms/Corporations
Educational institutions
Foundations
Governmental organizations
International organizations
Mass media
Non-governmental organizations (NGOs)
Non-profit organizations
Research organizations
The programme caters to local students, as well as overseas students from both developed and developing countries, both within the region and elsewhere.
Applicants whose entrance qualification is obtained from an institution where the medium of instruction is NOT English should also fulfill the following minimum English proficiency requirement:
a TOEFL score of 550 (paper-based test) or 213 (computer-based test) or 79 (internet-based test); or
an overall band score of 6.5 in International English Language Testing System (IELTS); or
band 6 in the Chinese mainland's College English Test*; or
other equivalent qualifications
To be eligible for admission, you must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements andhave a Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline from a recognized tertiary institution or an equivalent qualification.One or more years of working experience in a related field would be an advantage.
In 2005 the US National Intelligence Council released a landmark report entitled Mapping the Global Future, in which it stated that;In the same way that commentators refer to the 1900s as the ;American Century,; the 21st century may be seen as the time when Asia;comes into its own.; It is essential, therefore, to equip students with the necessary skill sets to not only understand the dynamics of this rise but also the implications of it on their daily lives, the functionality of their societies and economies, the performance oftheir states and governments.Without such an understanding students will be passive receptors of change and remain ill-equipped to maximise their potential in an ever-globalising workplace.
An applicant whose undergraduate degree is not from a tertiary institution in Hong Kong or an English-speaking country should obtain a minimum score of 550 (paper-based test) or 213 (computer-based test) or 79 (internet-based test) in the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), a band score of 6.5 or above in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or a score of 450 in the College English Test (CET) Band 6, or an equivalent score in a recognized test, or an equivalent qualification to prove his/her language proficiency which will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
To be eligible for admission, you must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements andhave a Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline from a recognized tertiary institution or an equivalent qualification.One or more years of working experience in a related field would be an advantage.
This programme is designed to equip students with essential skills in understanding modern Asia as a region, keeping in sight its sub-regional dynamics, and its relation to an increasingly interconnected world. This knowledge will not only help to upgrade their professional abilities but will also ensure that they are equipped with the necessary tools to understand the global and regional forces that shape our region. It will provide advanced training for students seeking to upgrade their analytical capacity, research and data collection skills as well as their communication and presentation capacities.
Applicants whose entrance qualification is obtained from an institution where the medium of instruction is NOT English should also fulfill the following minimum English proficiency requirement:
a TOEFL score of 550 (paper-based test) or 213 (computer-based test) or 79 (internet-based test); or
an overall band score of 6.5 in International English Language Testing System (IELTS); or
band 6 in the Chinese mainland's College English Test*; or
other equivalent qualifications
To be eligible for admission, you must:hold a degree from one of the tertiary educational institutions of Hong Kong funded by the University Grants Committee; orhold a degree of a level equivalent to (a) above from a local or non-local institution recognized for this purpose by the University; orhave satisfied the academic requirements for corporate membership of a professional institution recognized for this purpose by the University; orhave obtained an equivalent qualification, or provided evidence of academic and professional attainments, acceptable for this purpose to the university.
To provide students with an understanding of the nature of Chinese language and its use for academic and professional purposes;
To broaden students; vision on the impact and significance of Chinese culture on Chinese for academic and professional purposes;
Applicants whose entrance qualification is obtained from an institution where the medium of instruction is NOT English should also fulfill the following minimum English proficiency requirement:
a TOEFL score of 550 (paper-based test) or 213 (computer-based test) or 79 (internet-based test); or
an overall band score of 6.5 in International English Language Testing System (IELTS); or
band 6 in the Chinese mainland's College English Test*; or
other equivalent qualifications
To be eligible for admission, you must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements.Students will often hold a bachelor's degree or an equivalent qualification in English, TESL, Professional Communication, Education, or a related field. Students from disciplines related to Professional Communication, for example Business Communication, and also other disciplines, may additionally be considered from time to time.
The MA in English Studies offered by the Department of English at City University of Hong Kong provides a flexible programme of study enabling students to follow a mainstream general track or choose a stream in Teaching English as a Second Language or a stream in Literature, Language and Culture. The programme provides students with a professional education leading to a wide range of opportunities open to English specialists. It also provides a strong foundation for those wishing to undertake Ph.D. research in many areas of English studies.