Master of Arts in STEM Education
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Programme Information
lead you to an exciting and rewarding experience of professional development in STEM education
The programme has
……distinctive aims to
- promote a holistic and comprehensive understanding of STEM education;
- develop competence in promoting STEM education through curriculum integration and integrated learning;
- equip participants with the knowledge and skills for applying technology and engineering design in solving problems;
- develop participants’ pedagogical content knowledge for designing instructions and assessment for integrated STEM education;
- develop leadership and cultivate a spirit of innovation in promoting school-based STEM education.
…… and a sharp focus on what STEM education professionals and leaders need to know about
- Leadership in developing school-based STEM education
- Creative use of technology to inquire and design
- Models and approaches to enhance self-directed learning
- Synergizing subject and cross-subject learning
- Integrated application of knowledge and 21st century skills
- Leveraging formal and informal curriculum and community support
Programme Structure
The programme comprises 24 credit points (cps). Students need to attend classes per week which may be held in the daytime/evening on weekdays and/or Saturdays at the Tai Po Campus, Tseung Kwan O Study Centre, North Point Study Centre and/or Kowloon Tong Satellite Study Centre as decided by the University.
Classes in the same or different semester(s) may be scheduled from Monday to Saturday at the Tai Po Campus, Tseung Kwan O Study Centre, Pak Shek Kok Sports Centre, North Point Study Centre, Kowloon Tong Satellite Study Centre and/or other locations as decided by the University.
The programme offers 6+2 courses, covering major STEM education themes.
6 Core Courses:
- STEM education: theoretical and curricular perspectives (3 cps)
- Scientific inquiry and engineering design (3 cps)
- Technology in STEM education (3 cps)
- Developing creativity and innovation in STEM (3 cps)
- Coding and computational thinking (3 cps)
- Principles and methods in STEM education research (3 cps)
2 Elective Courses:
Participants could choose ONE out of the TWO courses in each Elective Group:
Detailed Course Description: https://mastem.eduhk.hk/index.php/detailed-course-description/
Entrance Requirements
(a) Applicants should normally hold a recognized Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
(b) Applicants whose entrance qualification is obtained from an institution in a non-English speaking system should normally fulfil one of the following minimum English proficiency requirements:
- Overall score of IELTS 6.0 (academic version)#; or
- TOEFL score of 80 (internet-based test)#; or
- Band 6 in the College English Test (CET)# with a total score of 430; or
- Grade C or above in GCSE / GCE OL English; or
- Other equivalent qualifications.
#The test should be taken in test centres and the result should be valid within two years. TOEFL Home Editions, TOEFL MyBest Score, IELTS Indicator, IELTS Online, IELTS One Skill Retake, Duolingo and National Postgraduate Entrance Examination (全國碩士 研究生招生考試) are NOT acceptable.
- (c) Shortlisted applicants may be required to attend an interview.
Tuition Fee
Tuition fee for the whole programme (2026/27 Cohort) is HK$160,800* (HK$6,700 per cp)
*Tuition fee is subject to adjustment
Scholarship and Fellowship
- Hong Kong Future Talents Scholarship Scheme for Advanced Studies
The University Grants Committee (UGC) launched a “Hong Kong Future Talents Scholarship Scheme for Advanced Studies” from 2025/26 to subsidize local students to study taught postgraduate programmes. Please refer to the UGC’s website for details.
- Entrance Scholarship – Entrants may be granted a scholarship of HK$10,000 by The Education University of Hong Kong.
- Excellence Award – Students with outstanding academic performance will be awarded each semester.
- EDB Scholarship for Teachers – The Education Bureau (EDB) offers a scholarship of HK$80,000 to local school teachers on a competitive basis. Please refer to the EDB’s website for the Scholarship for Teachers (Pursuit of Master’s Degree Programmes*).
*Subject to approval
(External Link: https://www.eduhk.hk/mastem/view.php?secid=53768 , log-in needed)
Internship Opportunities
The programme offers students with the opportunities to work in local primary and secondary schools, The Hong Kong Science Museum, engineering and aviation industry, and the STEM project of our department. Students need to teach and conduct research for STEM, develop STEM curriculum, research for A.I., and promote science and technology at work etc. Through this programme, entering different companies, students are able to practice what they’ve learnt, be inspired and cultivate their innovative STEM spirits, broaden their horizons and network, and therefore get well-prepared for their future careers.
Career Prospect
- STEM-related subject teachers;
- STEM jobs with positions in computing, engineering;
- Employment in computer and IT occupations;
- Mobile application and web developer;
- Industrial engineering technician;
- Pursue further STEM Education studies;
- And so on…
Prospective Students
The programme will benefit
- School STEM coordinators and STEM teachers
- STEM graduates
- Non-STEM graduates
- STEM education practitioners from different sectors
- Other STEM professionals
……with the full support of a strong teaching and technical team, specializing in
- STEM Education
- Sciences
- Information and Communication Technology
- Mathematics
- Engineering
- Environmental Studies
- Creativity Education
Disclaimer
EdUHK does not encourage students to entrust their application to any third party agents and we always contact applicants directly on updates regarding the applications. You must complete and submit your own application and provide your own personal and contact details. Please refer to the official EdUHK channels, such as programme websites and the admission system, for the required information to complete your application.
Every effort has been made to ensure that information contained in this website is correct. Changes to any aspects of the programmes may be made from time to time due to unforeseeable circumstances beyond our control and the University reserves the right to make amendments to any information contained in this website without prior notice. The University accepts no liability for any loss or damage arising from any use or misuse of or reliance on any information contained in this website.
Any aspect of the course and course offerings (including, without limitation, the content of the course and the manner in which the course is taught) may be subject to change at any time at the sole discretion of the University. Without limiting the right of the University to amend the course and its course offerings, it is envisaged that changes may be required due to factors such as staffing, enrolment levels, logistical arrangements, curriculum changes, and other factors caused by unforeseeable circumstances. Tuition fees, once paid, are non-refundable.
The University is committed to uphold the educational quality and standard of the programmes it offers. The University, being funded by the University Grants Committee (UGC), is one of the nine self-accrediting institutions in Hong Kong. In addition, the quality of the educational experience in all programmes offered by the UGC-funded universities is subject to the quality assurance process administered by the Quality Assurance Council of the UGC.
Individuals who wish to apply for qualification certification in Mainland China after graduation should contact the CSCSE (website: https://zwfw.cscse.edu.cn/cscse/lxfwzxwsfwdt2020/xlxwrz32/index.html) directly for updated details and confirmation. The certification in Mainland China is an independent process from the conferral of academic qualification in Hong Kong by the University. For the avoidance of doubt, no warranties are given in respect of individual graduate’s qualification certification or recognition in Mainland China or any other professional qualification or license outside Hong Kong.
Important Notes for Students from Mainland China on Overseas Credential Evaluation (國(境)外學歷學位認證)
- Students who have fulfilled the programme requirements will be conferred the degree upon the approval of the University’s Academic Board. The University bears no responsibility for the evaluation of its degrees outside of Hong Kong. Students are advised to consult with the relevant authority(ies) for the prevailing rules/regulations.
- Individuals who would seek qualification certification in Mainland China after graduation should contact the Chinese Service Centre for Scholarly Exchange (CSCSE) 中國(教育部) 留學服務中心 (https://www.cscse.edu.cn) for updated details.
- The certification in Mainland China is an independent process from the conferral of academic qualification in Hong Kong by the University. For the avoidance of doubt, no warranties are given in respect of individual graduate’s qualification certification or recognition in Mainland China or any other professional qualification or license outside Hong Kong.
- CSCSE takes a very prudent approach in evaluating each application, including the students’ residential period in Hong Kong during the entire study period. When evaluating graduates’ credentials, the full border entry and exit records of individual applicants will be examined.
- Students who would pursue credential recognition should be aware that short stays in Hong Kong during the study period may not fulfil the CSCSE residential requirements, leading to possible uncertainty and risks to their credential recognition.
- Students are seriously advised to consider the above when making personal plans, such as accommodation and travel plans from Hong Kong, etc. and make necessary arrangements where appropriate.
- It is the responsibility of the students to be familiar with and comply with the University regulations and guidelines governing the Taught Postgraduate Programmes. Students should refer to the Graduate School website for the General Academic Regulations and the Code of Practice for Taught Postgraduate Programmes for details.
- Students should consult with CSCSE if they have any enquiries.