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Postgraduate Diploma in Education The University of Hong Kong

Award Attendance Study Duration Start Domestic fees International fees
PGDE On-Campus Full-time, Part-time 1 - 4 years find out find out find out
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Course overview

The Postgraduate Diploma in Education [PGDE] programme prepares university graduates to teach mainly in schools within Hong Kong. It offers both full-time and part-time mode of study. The full-time programme extends over one academic year and provides initial professional teacher training for students without previous teaching experience. The part-time programme extends over two academic years and provides in-service teachers with professional training and a basis for continuing professional development. The PGDE is a teacher training qualification recognised by the Education Bureau of the HKSAR Government.


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