Highlights
Tuition fee
120000 CNY / year
120000 CNY / year
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Tuition fee
120000 CNY / year
120000 CNY / year
Unknown
Duration
18 months
Duration
18 months
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Start date
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Start date
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Campus location
Suzhou, China
Campus location
Suzhou, China
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

This Child Development and Family Education MA programme from Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University builds core theoretical knowledge and professional skills in CDFE through a syntegrative approach that combines theory with practice.

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Overview

This  Child Development and Family Education MA programme from Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University  offers three distinct pathways aligned with diverse student interests and evolving sector needs. The pathways are: family education and parenting support, school-based well-being and counselling and special/inclusive education. Project-based learning is integrated into all modules, enabling students to respond to real needs in educational settings, collaborate within multidisciplinary teams and graduate with a portfolio of evidence-based solutions.

Career opportunities:

Graduates of this programme pursue careers across a wide range of educational and social sectors, including family education services, social welfare and learning support. Career opportunities include teaching, counselling and leadership roles in schools (including international schools); positions in family education services, community support organisations, child mental health and rehabilitation services, and educational technology companies; and roles in non-profit organisation

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Family Education: Principles and Theories
  • Teaching, Pedagogy, and Design
  • Assessment and Evaluation in Student Development
  • Educational Leadership
  • Development and Educational Psychology Across The Lifespan

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English
TOEFL® IBT
OR
90
OR
4.5
PTE Academic
62
IELTS
6.5

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Suzhou, China

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Academic requirements

GPA admission requirements GPA
Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL® IBT
OR
90
OR
4.5
PTE Academic
62
IELTS
6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

China
  • Top 100 of 2026 Shanghai Ranking or World-class universities or First-class disciplines (MoE, People’s Republic of China): 75 per cent or above (Weighted Average Mark)
  • Other universities: 80 – 85 per cent or above (Weighted Average Mark), depending on your undergraduate institution
UK:
  • UK upper second class honours (2:1) or equivalent
North America:
  • 3.0 Cumulative GPA (out of 4) or
  • 3.2 Cumulative GPA in the final two years of your undergraduate programme

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
  • International

    Non-residents
    120000 CNY / year
    ≈ 120000 CNY / year
  • Domestic

    Citizens or residents
    120000 CNY / year
    ≈ 120000 CNY / year

Living costs

Suzhou

China
3000 - 5500 CNY / month

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

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Scholarships Information

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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
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ADB-Japan Scholarship Program for Developing Countries in Asia and Pacific
Merit-based

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ADB/Japan Government
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Beijing Government Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based

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Beijing Government
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
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Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
21 Apr 2027
Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC)
Merit-based

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China Scholarship Council (CSC)
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
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Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships

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ACU (The Association of Commonweath Universities)
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
Voice Talent Online Scholarship

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Voice Talent Online
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jan 2027
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based

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Diamant Gerstein
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
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Pinsky Law
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jan 2027
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria
Need-based

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Leopold Figl Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
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Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
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Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships

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European Commission
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Independent provider
Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
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Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
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