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MEd Education (Educational Leadership)
- Duration
- 1 year Full-time
- Next intake
- September 2027
- Indicative annual fee
- HK$189,000 / year
Course overview
HKU's Faculty of Education is consistently placed among the strongest in Asia, and the Educational Leadership stream is built for teachers moving into headship, curriculum leadership or system-level roles.
Hong Kong's schools span local, international and bilingual systems in one small city, which makes the placement and case-study work unusually varied for a one-year programme.
Key modules
- Leadership and School Improvement
- Educational Policy and Governance
- Curriculum Leadership
- Managing Change in Schools
- Research Methods in Education
- Dissertation
Entry requirements
Academic
A good bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline — typically a UK 2:1, a CGPA around 3.0/4.0, or an Indian first class in education or a related field, plus teaching or education-sector experience
English language
- IELTS: 6.5 overall, with no band below 5.5
- TOEFL iBT: 80 overall
- PTE Academic: 59 overall
Not quite meeting these? Ask about a foundation or pathway route, we advise on those free of charge.
Intakes
Apply roughly 6 to 12 months before your intended start for the widest choice of places and scholarships.
- 🗓️ September 2027
Career prospects
Roles this programme prepares you for. Your counsellor can also advise on post-study work routes in Hong Kong.
- School Principal or Vice-Principal
- Head of Department
- Curriculum Coordinator
- Education Policy Officer
- Teacher Educator
Post-study work in Hong Kong: IANG, typically 24 months initially. Read the Hong Kong student visa guide.
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What are the entry requirements for MEd Education (Educational Leadership) at University of Hong Kong?
A good bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline — typically a UK 2:1, a CGPA around 3.0/4.0, or an Indian first class in education or a related field, plus teaching or education-sector experience English language: IELTS 6.5 overall, with no band below 5.5; TOEFL iBT 80 overall; PTE Academic 59 overall. Your Tutopiya counsellor checks your specific qualifications against these requirements free of charge.
How much does MEd Education (Educational Leadership) cost?
Indicative tuition is HK$189,000 / year for international students. Fees are set by the university and can change between intakes, so your counsellor confirms the exact figure before you apply. Tutopiya's own counselling and application service is completely free.
When can I start MEd Education (Educational Leadership)?
This course has intakes in September 2027. Applying 6 to 12 months ahead gives you the widest choice of places and scholarships.
Is the university placement service really free?
Yes, our service is 100% free. Counselling, university matching, application support and guidance right up to your offer cost you nothing. There are no consultation fees and no agent fees, because we are funded by our university partners. The only cost you take on is the university’s own tuition or semester fees, which you pay directly to the university after you accept your offer.
What exactly do you help with?
Everything from start to finish: understanding your options, shortlisting the right programme, preparing your application and personal statement, submitting to the university, and guiding you through the offer, enrolment and visa paperwork, all with a dedicated counsellor.
Which universities can you place me into?
We place students into a range of UK and international universities, and we shortlist the best-fit options for your grades, budget and goals rather than pushing a single school. On some pages we run dedicated free placement drives for a specific partner university, and we are always adding more partners. Tell us your goals and your counsellor will map out your options.
Do I need my final results before I apply?
No. We work from predicted grades, so you can start the process well before results day and secure a conditional offer. Once your final grades are in, we help you confirm your place.