Overview

Key Features

The graduate Child Development and Family Studies program at Seoul National University offers master’s degrees, PhDs, and combined master’s and doctoral degrees. The graduate program has two concentrations: child development and family studies. We conduct world-class research that contributes to solving practical problems and preventing problems by promoting the strengths of individuals and families and improving the quality of life through education, counseling, and policies.

The programs prepare students to become professionals in child development, child welfare, early childhood education and care, family research, family theory, gerontology, family policy, and family life education.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Topics in Child Development

Child Development and Korean Culture

Development & Guidance of Special Children

Advanced Studies of Children’s Social Development & Education

Issues in Contemporary Families

Theory & Practice in Child Play

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-03-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-07-07 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Credits

24 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Family & Consumer Science Childhood Studies View 4 other Masters in Family & Consumer Science in South Korea

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application Form

Print out after completing online application

Personal Statement and Study Plan

Two Letters of Recommendation from two different professors with stamp or signature on sealed envelope

Official Bachelor's Transcript and Degree or Graduation Certificate

Official Master's Transcript and Degree or Graduation Certificate

A Copy of the Applicant's Passport

Copies of both parents' passports

Official document indicating parent-child relationship between the applicant and parents

Financial Certification

Additional materials required to applicants for programs in Fine Arts, Music, Physical Education, Music Education Major or Fine Arts Education Major

Tuition Fee

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International

6556000 KRW/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3278000 KRW per semester during 24 months.

Living costs for Seoul

1853935 - 1761654 KRW /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Child Development and Family Studies.

Available Scholarships

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