Master of Education
About this program
What this degree covers and what you can expect from the university.
This full‑time English‑taught Master of Education focusing on Global Curriculum Leadership is delivered by the Faculty of Education at East China Normal University, which ranks among the top‑tier education faculties in China with solid discipline foundation and abundant international collaborative resources. The program cooperates with UNESCO‑related institutions and multiple overseas universities, aiming to cultivate international educational administrators, curriculum specialists and educational researchers who possess global vision and practical curriculum reform capabilities. Core
curriculum covers fundamental principles of education, learning psychology and instructional design, curriculum theory, education policy and instructional resource design, global educational governance, sustainable‑development‑oriented curriculum design, mixed‑learning practice and educational research methodology. Teaching activities integrate theoretical lectures, policy‑oriented seminars, school‑site observation in local high‑quality K‑12 institutions, group curriculum‑development projects and guest lectures delivered by worldwide curriculum experts. Students are required to complete systematic course learning, participate in curriculum‑relevant practical projects, finish literature review and independent research work. Applicants shall be non‑Chinese citizens holding valid passports and hold a recognized bachelor’s degree; working experience in education industry or curriculum‑related research background is highly preferred. Two academic recommendation letters, curriculum vitae and detailed English‑written study plan are
mandatory application materials. Admitted students must obtain all required course credits, complete practical training tasks and submit a qualified English master thesis and pass defense to obtain the master degree. Graduates can take professional positions in international schools, educational administrative departments, global education research institutes, international education non‑governmental organizations and cross‑border educational consulting agencies all over the world.
Program overview
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Program length
Full‑time | 24 Months (2 academic years)
How long it typically takes to complete this degree from start to finish.
Language requirement
English
This program is taught in English. You may still need to submit an English proficiency test depending on your nationality and previous education.
Eligibility & requirements
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Entrance / admission test
Not required
No separate entrance test is listed for this program. The university may still review your academic profile and documents.
Admission intakes & deadlines
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September2026
Classes start September 2026
Timeline dates for this intake have not been published yet.
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