Overview
Social Policy from The Chinese University of Hong Kong is designed for students who have a good bachelor’s degree in any discipline and want to develop a career in social policy, social services, and public services.
Students at Social Policy from The Chinese University of Hong Kong will:
- Be able to analyse, formulate, implement and evaluate theoretical and practical knowledge regarding social policy;
- Be able to apply scientific research methods to investigate and examine issues related to social policy;
- Be able to understand current social policies in East Asia (including Hong Kong and China) with a focus on characteristics and the reform of social welfare; and
- Be able to integrate the theories of social policy with practical experience.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Social Theories, Social Welfare and Social Work
- Social Innovation and Innovative Practice for Social Work
- Macro Social Work Practice: Strategic Planning
- Human Resource Development in Social Services
- Applied Statistics for Social Work and Social Welfare
- Clinical Intervention for Gerontological Social Work
- Youth Culture & Youth Work
- Social Work with People with Disabilities
- Use of Information and Communication Technology in Social Services
- Budgeting and Financial Planning in Social Service Organisations
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)
Disciplines
Social Policy View 3 other Masters in Social Policy in Hong Kong (SAR)What students do after studying
Academic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- graduated from a recognized university and obtained a bachelor's degree, normally with honours not lower than Second Class; or
- graduated from an honours programme of a recognized university with a bachelor's degree, normally achieving an average grade of not lower than "B"; or
- completed a course of study in a tertiary educational institution and obtained professional or similar qualifications equivalent to an honours degree.
- English Proficiency
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Tuition Fees
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Applies to youNon-residents195000 HKD / year≈ 195000 HKD / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents195000 HKD / year≈ 195000 HKD / year
Living costs
Hong Kong
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