Admission Requirements

For more admission requirements and tuition fee, please visit the Admissions Office website.

Study Plan

Area of Concentration : Education

Study Mode： Full-time Programme

Normal Period of Study : 2 years

Teaching Approach : Face-to-face Teaching

Teaching Language : Chinese supplemented with English

Teaching Hours : 15 hours for each credit

Programme Structure : 

Master of Education programme offers three areas of specialization: Educational Administration, Adult Education, and Educational Information Technology.

Credits Required for Graduation : 39 with the following breakdown

1. 18 credits from Table I: Core Courses; 

2. 9 Credits from Table II: Elective Courses (two subjects from one Specialization accounted for 6 credits and one subject from other Specialization); 

3. 12 credits for Thesis and pass the oral defense.

Table I : Core Courses

Table II: Elective Courses（Specialization）

Remarks:

• The School will designate elective courses for students each semester.

• For all course syllabuses, please refer to the Macau SAR Official Gazette's publication as final.

• The University reserves the right to cancel courses with insufficient enrollment.

• For requirements regarding thesis research and writing, please refer to the Macau City University Graduate Student Handbook.
  

Graduation Requirements

To complete the course, students must complete a total of 39 credits:

- 6 compulsory subjects: 18 credits;

- 3 elective subjects: 9 credits (2 subjects from the chosen specialization and 1 subject from other specializations);

- Thesis: 12 credits.

Course Introduction

Programme Features

The Master of Education programme at the City University of Macau focuses on enhancing students' knowledge, skills, and professional attitudes required in the fields of higher and basic education. It aims to address the shortage of high-level educational professionals in Macau and surrounding regions. Through comprehensive learning of foundational theories and skills in education, as well as specialization in various sub-disciplines, graduates can enhance their professional competitiveness. They will become key talents in educational research who are well-aligned with societal development and will have access to broader career opportunities.

Course Objectives

1. Cultivate outstanding talent in curriculum and teaching research;

2. Cultivate outstanding talent in information technology research;

3. Cultivate teaching and management talent in the field of adult education/lifelong learning.

Development Direction and Focus of Studies

1. Emphasis on cultivating students' academic literacy and innovative abilities, while fostering a rigorous academic atmosphere;

2. In-depth exploration of curriculum and teaching at various stages, with a focus on strengthening the relevant theoretical foundations;

3. Expanding students' international perspectives and enhancing their cross-cultural communication skills;

4. Emphasizing the integration of theory and practice, and promoting the localization of curriculum and teaching research;

5. Exploring and applying information technology in teaching and learning methodologies.

Learning Outcomes

1. Apply professional skills in the field of curriculum and teaching to reflect on and critique literature and practice;

2. Integrate curriculum and teaching theories with practical knowledge to conduct research, reflection, and critique;

3. Explore curriculum and teaching issues and publish papers;

4. Innovate and practice based on research findings in curriculum and teaching.

Graduate Prospects

1. Graduates can apply teaching positions at various colleges and universities, engaging in academic research and instruction;

2. Graduates can serve as researchers or administrators in educational research institutions at all levels;

3. Graduates can take on school administrative management roles;

4. Graduates can work as educational training professionals in various organizations.