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Overview
This Child Development and Family Education programme at Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University focuses on the cultivation of transferrable skills and innovative thinking in order to guarantee our graduates great success in their future career, as well as provide the foundation for the home-school-community education paradigm that is rapidly gaining traction throughout society.
Why study MA Child Development and Family Education at XJTLU?
- Immersion in studies of cutting edge theories and successful case studies, as well as broad and localised knowledge to further the study, understanding, and support of children throughout their development
- Interdisciplinary and diversified curriculum able to meet the market demand for CDFE professionals, covering education, psychology, sociology, demography and cultural research
- Research-led and practice-oriented modules, including credit-bearing internship opportunities for all students
- Six hundred hours of additional supervised learning activities throughout the programme
- An international learning environment with English as the language of instruction, providing learning opportunities with child development and family education experts and scholars
- The opportunity to earn a University of Liverpool degree that is recognised by the Chinese Ministry of Education.
Careers
Graduates from this programme will be well prepared to either further their study for an EdD or PhD, or obtain employment in numerous teaching and administrative positions related to child development and family education. Possible employers include K-12 public or international schools; educational and research institutions; social and governmental organisations; children, youth and women activity centres, etc.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Developmental Psychology
- Family Education: Principles and Theories
- Child and Adolescent Mental Health
- School and Educational Psychology
- Counselling in Child and Family Education: Practice and Skills
- Understanding Families in Educational and Community Settings
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 18 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
TOEFL® IBT 100
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Family & Consumer Science Psychology Educational Psychology View 4 other Masters in Family & Consumer Science in ChinaAcademic requirements
GPA Upper Second Class
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT 100
Other requirements
General requirements
Bachelor Degree in Psychology, Psychology in Education, Education, Teaching, Social Work, Child and Family studies, English or a related subject. Students who demonstrate a basic understanding of undergraduate level psychology or education are preferred.
Tuition Fee
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International
12586 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 18880 USD for the full programme during 18 months. -
National
12586 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 18880 USD for the full programme during 18 months.
RMB 120,000 for the entire programme.
Living costs for Suzhou
3000 - 5500 CNY /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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