Entrance Requirements

PolyU SPEED Taught Postgraduate Programmes

PolyU SPEED self-financed master’s degree programmes are accredited by PolyU. Graduates will be conferred a degree awarded by PolyU.

General Entrance Requirements

Holders of a recognised Bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent qualification.

An applicant who does not possess the above-mentioned qualifications but has reached the age of 25 before 1 September, in the academic year in which he/ she seeks admission, may apply as a mature applicant.  He/ She must demonstrate sufficient motivation, knowledge and potential to indicate a high probability of being able to complete the programme successfully.

English Language Requirements

An applicant who is not a native speaker of English, and does not possess a bachelor’s degree or an equivalent qualification for which English was the primary medium of instruction, is expected to fulfil the following minimum English language requirements:

1.  A Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 80 out of 120 / 4.5 out of 6; OR
2.  An overall Band Score of 6.0 in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS); OR
3.  Satisfactory results in other recognised English language assessments

Individual cases may be considered on their own merits, and applicants concerned may be required to take an additional 3-credit Adjunct English subject upon admission.