Master of Arts Degree Programme in Early Childhood Education

The Chinese University of Hong Kong - Faculty of Education

MECE

In both Hong Kong and mainland China, the government places much emphasis on early childhood education. Educators working in kindergartens, child care centres and related sponsoring bodies are charged with leading school-based improvements, and are increasingly held accountable in this regard. Kindergartens and child care centres must develop and drive their own quality programmes in line with global trends and local needs.This programme is designed to provide motivated early childhood educators with both the theoretical and applied knowledge as well as skills needed to lead successful improvements of early childhood education and to nurture children to attain a balanced development.
The objectives of this programme are to help students:
- Develop an in-depth understanding of the literature of whole child development and how it applies to early childhood education in Hong Kong and elsewhere;
- Understand the types of leadership necessary for principals, mid-level leaders, teachers and other educators to lead pre-schools successfully towards improved student development and learning outcomes;
- Develop knowledge-sharing and professional learning networks;
- Critically review the issues involved in the reform of as well as policies and practices related to early childhood education; and
- Become proactive in facilitating school-based curriculum and teaching reforms and institutional improvement.

September 2025

The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Full-time: HK$149,500 (by 2 installments)
Part-time: HK$142,400 (by 4 installments)

28 February 2025

Please refer to https://www.fed.cuhk.edu.hk/higherdegree/newsarticle/information-session/

3943 6203 / 3943 5346 (SSPA)

mecm@cuhk.edu.hk

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2603 7612 / 2603 5781 (SSPA)

Office of Postgraduate Programmes in Education, Faculty of Education, Room G7, G/F, Ho Tim Building, CUHK

*Prevailing tuition fee will be applicable to continuing students newly registered with effect from 2025-26.