Taught postgraduate·Department of Early Childhood Education
Master of Arts in Child and Family Education
For educators and professionals who work with children and families. Thesis track and Practice track. Field attachment.
Programme Highlights
Child & Family Centred
Integrate child development, family support and ecological perspectives.
Flexible Learning Pathways
Choose between Thesis Track for research or Practice Track for advanced professional practice.
Field Attachment
Real-world experience in kindergartens, family services and community settings.
Expert Faculty
Learn from leading scholars and practitioners in early childhood and family education.
Programme Structure
Core Courses
18 credits
Foundational and advanced courses in child development, family education, research and professional practice.
Thesis Track or Practice Track
6 credits
Thesis Track: Research-focused dissertation / Practice Track: Advanced practice project
Total
24 credits
Comprehensive curriculum designed for professional impact.
Core Courses
18 credits · 6 courses
Each core course carries 3 credit points.
- 01Understanding Families in Educational and Community Settings3 cps
- 02Early Child Development and Education across Cultures3 cps
- 03Current Research in Parent-child Relationships3 cps
- 04Family Education: Principles and Practices3 cps
- 05Designing and Evaluating Programmes for Children and Families3 cps
- 06Research Methods in Education3 cps
Thesis Track
6 credits
Research-focused dissertation for students advancing scholarly inquiry.
- 01Thesis6 cps
Practice Track
6 credits
Fieldwork may be conducted in Chinese or English. Students are assigned to a track by preference, background and quota.
- 01Counselling in Child and Family Education: Theories and Skills3 cps
- 02Field Attachment in Child and Family Education3 cps
Duration: 1 year full-time / 2 years part-time. Classes may be scheduled on weekday daytime or evenings, weekends and long holidays at Tai Po Campus or designated study centres.