Overview
This Child Development and Family Education (Part Time) 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 organisations and education policy and research institutions.
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Courses
- Child and Adolescent Mental Health
- Development and Educational Psychology Across The Lifespan
- Family Education: Principles and Theories
- Teaching, Pedagogy, and Design
- Counselling in Child and Family Education: Practice and Skills
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Duration
- Part-time
- 30 months
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Campus Location
- Suzhou, China
Disciplines
Family & Consumer Science Psychology Educational Psychology View 3 other Masters in Educational Psychology in ChinaExplore more key information
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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 upper second class honours (2:1) or equivalent
- 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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Applies to youNon-residents72000 CNY / year≈ 72000 CNY / year -
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Applies to youCitizens or residents72000 CNY / year≈ 72000 CNY / year
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Suzhou
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