MSW On Campus Part-time

Social Work

Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)
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  • Tuition Fee
    184800 HKD / yr
    184800 HKD / yr
    Unknown
  • Duration 24 months
  • Apply date
    Not specified
  • Start Date
    Not specified
  • Language English

About

The Department of Social Work and Social Administration of The University of Hong Kong (HKU-SWSA) welcomes students to choose between a two-year full-time and a three-year Part-time Master of Social Work (MSW) Programme. 
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Tuition fee
184800 HKD / year
184800 HKD / year
Unknown
Tuition fee
184800 HKD / year
184800 HKD / year
Unknown
Duration
24 months
Duration
24 months
Apply date
Unknown
Apply date
Unknown
Start date
Unknown
Start date
Unknown
Campus location
Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)
Campus location
Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

The Department of Social Work and Social Administration of The University of Hong Kong (HKU-SWSA) welcomes students to choose between a two-year full-time and a three-year Part-time Master of Social Work (MSW) Programme. 

Overview

The University of Hong Kong's Social Work Programmes have a rich tradition in providing social work education across the Asia-pacific region. We provide students with training applicable across the breadth of the profession and prepare them for the diverse roles that social workers can play in multiple areas of direct practice, in policy, in research, in administration, and in community and organizational change. 

Learning outcomes

Our mission is to foster the social work leaders of tomorrow and to promote efforts and activities that support social work education in areas of diversity, inclusion, and social justice. We prepare students to lead  the fields of clinical social work and social administration and to be change agents in the family, community, organisation, and society. Our graduates are eligible for professional registration with the Hong Kong Social Workers Registration Board.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Social Science Theories for Social Work
  • The Law, Ethics and Social Work
  • Human Behavior and Social Environment
  • Social Services Management
  • Social Work Research
  • Social Policy and Administration

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 24 months
  • Part-time
    • 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English
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IELTS
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Credits

123 alternative credits

123-126

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

TOEFL® IBT
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80
IELTS
6

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Other requirements

General requirements

  • Applicants shall have a Bachelor degree (Hons) from HKU or an equivalent qualification from comparable institutions. Those with qualifications other than an honours degree will be considered on their individual merits. 
  • Qualifying examinations to test the applicants’ abilities to follow the prescribed courses and/or interviews may be conducted.
  • Public Examination Results (e.g. HKALE/HKDSE, NJCEE, IB, SAT/AP, GCE-AL, etc) (certified true copy)
  • Complete official transcript of undergraduate studies (original / certified true copy*)
  • Download Transcript Request Form
  • Graduate certificate of undergraduate studies (certified true copy*)
  • Reference reports (from two referees) Download WORD format / PDF format
  • TOEFL / IELTS transcript (if appropriate)

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Tuition Fees

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  • International

    Non-residents
    184800 HKD / year
    ≈ 184800 HKD / year
  • Domestic

    Citizens or residents
    184800 HKD / year
    ≈ 184800 HKD / year

Living costs

Hong Kong

Hong Kong (SAR)
13720 - 23419 HKD / month

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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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
Not specified
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
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships

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ACU (The Association of Commonweath Universities)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
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Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
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CryptoRunner
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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
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jan 2027
Dream Chaser Scholarship
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Salvado Law
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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
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
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
Not specified
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships

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European Commission
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Independent provider
Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
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