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Higher Diploma in Early Childhood Education

Duration
2-year Full-time
Programme code
A2H049
Enquiry email

Special Features

Special Features
1

Equips students with practical knowledge and skills to meet job market demands through a practitioner-informed curriculum covering emerging ECE topics and practical training sessions

Special Features
2

Offers a flexible curriculum featuring elective courses at sub-degree and undergraduate levels, with accelerated pathways to tailor learning experiences

Special Features
3

Features experiential learning through non-local study tours, service learning, and practicums that bridge local and global ECE perspectives

Special Features
4

Develops responsible ECE practitioners who uphold professional conduct and ethics, with strong industry recognition

Special Features
5

The Programme is funded by the Government

Special Features
6

Graduates are eligible to register as Qualified Kindergarten Teachers and Registered Child Care Workers, and possess the professional qualification required of all child care supervisors

Special Features
7

Graduates are recognised as having acquired training on the One-year In-service Course in Special Child Care Work of the Social Welfare Department

Special Features
8

Students can earn a higher diploma, a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in just five years

Special Features
9

The EdUHK offers a variety of undergraduate programmes for students to choose from, including full-time senior year entry programmes, and part-time top-up programmes

Target Students

Local and Non-local

Enquiry Hotline

(852) 2948 6791
(852) 2948 8215

EdUHK Programme Code

A2H049

JUPAS code

JS8507

Programme Structure
Domain Credit Points (cps)
Major 24
Education Studies 20
Electives 3
Language Enhancement 9
General Education* 7

Field Experience

  • Practicum Workshop
  • Supervised Teaching and Field Work

 

3
6
Total 72

* Mandatory Greater Bay Area activities in course(s) are required

Note: Classes will be held in Tai Po Campus and Tseung Kwan O Study Centre / North Point Study Centre / Sports Centre / Kowloon Tong Satellite Study Centre as decided by the University.

Streams of Study

The programme will offer two streams of study in the 2026/27 academic year:

  • Chinese as the Medium of Instruction [CMI] - The medium of instruction is mainly Chinese. English will be adopted as the language of instruction for specific courses, as deemed appropriate.
  • English as the Medium of Instruction [EMI] - The medium of instruction is mainly English.

Students will be given the opportunity to choose* either the CMI or the EMI stream upon admission to the programme. The final allocation of students to the CMI or EMI stream will be decided by the University.

* For non-local students who are not proficient in Cantonese will only be admitted to the EMI stream upon admission to the programme.  

Professional Qualifications

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
Study Pathways and Career Opportunities

Tuition Fee

Tuition Fee (per annum)

For local students: HK$16,800 (2026/27), HK$17,800 (2027/28)

For non-local students: HK$75,000 (2026/27)

(provisional and subject to adjustment)

General Entrance Requirements
Scholarship

EdUHK Entrance Scholarship for Higher Diploma in Early Childhood Education: HK$16,800 p.a. (renewable)
(For local students from the JUPAS route)

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