(Educational Psychology)
[MSocSc(EP)]Master of Social Sciences
(Educational Psychology)
[MSocSc(EP)]
Educational psychologists generate scientific knowledge and theory relevant to education and psychology. They are also practitioners whose services range from remediation to prevention, case work to systems work, and direct services to indirect services. They help teachers design curricula, improve teaching methods, and motivate students to learn. They also help students and their parents cope with various changes and difficulties in the course of learning and development. Most importantly, they work for the betterment of the learning environments in which students grow up. The MSocSc in the field of Educational Psychology is the first postgraduate programme in Hong Kong that is designed to train professional educational psychologists in serving local communities. It is also the first programme in Asia accredited by the International School Psychology Association (ISPA). The programme admits a cohort of students every other year.
Taught Courses
Practicum Courses
Dissertation Research Course
156Credits
Most Educational Psychologists are employed by the Education Bureau of the Hong Kong government and voluntary agencies running special and mainstream schools. Graduates can also choose to pursue further study in higher degree programmes.
Student Voices
"The MPA programme proved to be an eye-opener for me. Despite having been a technical bureaucrat throughout my career, I was amazed that it had opened so many new dimensions to me in the public administration arena. Subjects like policy formulation, implementation and critical analysis, human resources management, as well as financial management were much more enriching than what I had originally expected from a postgraduate course. In retrospect, I consider the time and effort spent at HKU well worth it for the intellectual as well as practical knowledge with which the programme has equipped me."
Ir Chi Keung HON, JP, Director, Permanent Secretary for Development (Works), Development Bureau
MPA 1997Student Voices
"The MPA programme at HKU strikes the appropriate balance between theory and practice; it allowed me to build upon the skills and knowledge I needed in my pursuit to raise the standard of good governance and public service."
Mr. Alan N. LAI, GBS, JP, The Ombudsman, Office of the Ombudsman
MPA 1982Student Voices
"I appreciate how the MPA programme is designed to approach concepts and theories through day-to-day issues in society. Al though l had been working in Government for some time, as I went through the programme, I often discovered new perspectives, sometimes enlightened by a more d1eoretical-based framework, sometimes inspired from an "outsider's" standpoint. The programme would not be complete, however, without the good mix of classmates who brought not only ideas but also fun and laughter during class. The network built up is truly an asset to my career as I have access to contacts across many Government departments. I must say their official and unofficial advice has often made my job easier!"
Ms. Leonie H.L. LEE, Assistant Secretary, Education Bureau
MPA 2010