Master of Science in Educational Speech-Language Pathology and Learning Disabilities 22 months Postgraduate Programme By The Education University of Hong Kong |TopUniversities

Programme overview

Main Subject

Medicine Related Studies

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Science in Educational Speech-Language Pathology and Learning Disabilities is the first master’s programme in Hong Kong that studies both speech-language pathology and learning disabilities to offer professional training for the next generation of speech-language pathologists. The programme has been fully endorsed by the Hong Kong Institute of Speech Therapists. Graduates of the programme are eligible to apply to be Speech Therapist in Accredited Register. Curriculum follows the standards of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, with additional components to cater for the needs of different educational contexts and Chinese communities. For more details, please visit www.eduhk.hk/eslpld 

**The tuition fee of 2026/27 is subject to annual review and adjustment. The University reserves the right to make changes to tuition fee without prior notice.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Medicine Related Studies

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Science in Educational Speech-Language Pathology and Learning Disabilities is the first master’s programme in Hong Kong that studies both speech-language pathology and learning disabilities to offer professional training for the next generation of speech-language pathologists. The programme has been fully endorsed by the Hong Kong Institute of Speech Therapists. Graduates of the programme are eligible to apply to be Speech Therapist in Accredited Register. Curriculum follows the standards of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, with additional components to cater for the needs of different educational contexts and Chinese communities. For more details, please visit www.eduhk.hk/eslpld 

**The tuition fee of 2026/27 is subject to annual review and adjustment. The University reserves the right to make changes to tuition fee without prior notice.

Admission Requirements

6+
80+
Applicants should hold a recognised Bachelor’s degree and/or a postgraduate diploma in education or other disciplines related to psychology, linguistics, speech and hearing sciences or other disciplines the selection panel deems appropriate.' 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 (internet-based test)#: Score of 80 (for tests taken before 21 January 2026) / Score of 4.0 (for tests taken from 21 January 2026 onwards); 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.
Applicants should have attained one of the following Chinese language proficiency requirements:
  • Level 3 or above in Chinese Language from The Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE); or
  • Grade E or above in Chinese Language from The Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE); or
  • Grade E or above in Chinese Language & Culture (Advanced Supplementary level, AS-level) from The Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination (HKALE); or
  • Other proof of Chinese language proficiency will be considered on an individual merit basis.
  • Applicants should be proficient in Cantonese.
Shortlisted applicants are required to attend an admission interview and take a test. The success of the application will depend heavily on the performance of the interview and the test.

22 Months
Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic
77,743 USD
International
77,743 USD

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