Programs

A three-year English-taught PhD in Advanced Learning Technology at Beijing Normal University in Beijing, investigating technology’s role in education through research-focused inquiry into pedagogical innovation and digital learning strategies.

A three-year English-taught PhD in Comparative Education in Beijing, centred on educational policy, management, and international development. It includes comparative analysis of higher education systems and requires original research into global education structures and practices.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Education, grounded in educational research and practice. Students produce original scholarly work relevant to academic and professional contexts in the education sector.

The three-year PhD in Educational Administration focuses on leadership, policy evaluation, and organisational dynamics within educational institutions and systems.

Beijing Normal University’s three-year PhD in Educational Economics and Administration examines the intersection of education policy, the economics of education, and school-level administration. Candidates undertake original dissertation research in English.

This PhD in Educational Leadership and Policy is a three-year doctoral programme focusing on educational management, leadership development, and policy analysis, with attention to global education issues. It features academic collaboration with Stockholm University’s Institute of International Education. Graduates typically enter international organisations, government education departments, or university teaching and research roles.

A three-year English-taught PhD in Educational Technology in Beijing, with core areas in instructional design, performance technology, and information-engineering education. Additional research spans strategy science and technology education, supporting academic, industry, and education-consultancy roles.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Higher Education at Xiamen University in Xiamen, examining higher education systems, policy, and institutional practice through global and local perspectives, informed by the university’s involvement in the development of Chinese higher education.

A three-year English-taught PhD in Teacher Education in Beijing, addressing teacher policy research, comparative studies, professional development, and curriculum design. Candidates undertake original research on teacher preparation and support systems, preparing for academic, policy, and administrative positions.

The three-year PhD in Teacher Education Policy develops analytical and research capabilities for examining, designing, and influencing teacher education policy, with attention to theory-practice links and international perspectives.