Higher Diploma in Early Childhood Education
The Education University of Hong Kong
Key Information
Campus location
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Languages
English,
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
2 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
HKD 70,000 / per year
Application deadline
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Introduction
HD(ECE) aims to provide students with the academic and professional preparation necessary to become competent, caring and reflective beginning teachers able to work in a range of early childhood settings and undertake further professional advancement. Graduates of the programme will (i) be eligible to register as Qualified Kindergarten Teachers and Registered Child Care Workers; (ii) be recognised as having acquired training on the One-year In-service Course in Special Child Care Work of the Social Welfare Department; (iii) have the professional qualification required of child care supervisors; and (iv) be eligible to apply for the University's Bachelor of Education (Honours) (Early Childhood Education) Programmes (Part-time) and Undergraduate Programmes (Full-time) (Senior Year Admissions).
The information listed above is provisional and subject to changes.
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Curriculum
| Domain | Credit Points (cps) |
| Major | 24 |
| Education Studies | 21 |
| Electives | 3 |
| Language Enhancement | 9 |
| General Education | 6 |
| Field Experience | 9 |
| Total: | 72 |
Note: Classes will be held in Tai Po Campus and Tseung Kwan O Study Centre / North Point Study Centre / Kowloon Tong Satellite Study Centre / Sports Centre as decided by the University.
The information listed above is provisional and subject to changes.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the programme:
- are eligible to register as Qualified Kindergarten Teachers and Registered Child Care Workers;
- are recognised as having acquired training on the One-year In-service Course in Special Child Care Work of the Social Welfare Department;
- have the professional qualification required of child care supervisors; and
- are eligible to apply for the University's Bachelor of Education (Honours) (Early Childhood Education) Programmes (Part-time), and Undergraduate Programmes (Full-time) (Senior Year Admissions)