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 included:
- 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
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Language
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Credits
123-126
Delivered
Campus Location
- Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)
Disciplines
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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
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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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Applies to youCitizens or residents161400 HKD / year≈ 161400 HKD / year
Additional Details
- 3-year part-time mode: HK$94,700 per annum (Local)*
Living costs
Hong Kong
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Funding
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