A Comparative Study of Master's Degree Programs in 
China and the United Kingdom

Jiao Ren

doi:10.70711/neet.v3i10.7982

A Comparative Study of Master's Degree Programs in China and the United Kingdom

Jiao Ren

Abstract

This study compares the institutional design and practical characteristics of master's degree programs in China and the United Kingdom, aiming to reveal their inherent differences and complementary value. British postgraduate education is renowned for its distinct diversity, openness, and standardization, forming a unique dual-track training system and rigorous quality assurance mechanisms. While China's
postgraduate education has achieved remarkable expansion in scale, it exhibits notable shortcomings in admission mechanisms, curriculum
systems, and the supervisor system. Employing literature review and comparative analysis, this paper explores these issues across four dimensions: historical evolution, institutional characteristics, operational mechanisms, and implementation outcomes. It ultimately proposes that
China should advance reforms in admission selection, curriculum development, supervisor development, and evaluation systems to build a
high-quality postgraduate education system with Chinese characteristics and international competitiveness.

Keywords

Master's Degree Education; Training Model; Higher Education Policy; Educational Quality Assurance

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.70711/neet.v3i10.7982

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