The Master of Philosophy in Early Childhood Education and Child Development (ECD) at the Faculty of Education, University of Macau, aims to upgrade the professional knowledge and research competence of those interested in early childhood education, especially early childhood practitioners in the Macao SAR. The program emphasizes understanding children's cognitive and socioemotional development, high-quality early childhood curricula, and current issues in education. It aims to train professionals capable of conducting research, applying teaching theories, and promoting innovation in early childhood education. Students must complete 30 credits, including a thesis and oral defense. Courses integrate both Chinese and English as the language of instruction. 来源： https://grs.um.edu.mo/index.php/prospective-students/doctoral-degrees-programmes/