Overview

The Department of Social Work at Asia University, Taiwan was established in 2001. To broaden the scope of the social work education, the department was expanded to include a master's program and a continuing education (bachelor's) program were added in 2005.

Afterwards, the department became part of the College of Health Science. In 2007, the university reorganized its academic units, incorporating the department into The College of Humanities and Social Sciences.

Curriculum

The curriculum for this program includes core courses in key aspects of this field, supplemented by electives for specialization.

The Social Work MA program provides:

1. Essential background knowledge of the scope, dynamics, and distinctiveness of the social work field.
2. Key skills in the social work field, such as working effectively with social workers and volunteers, fundraising, program evaluation, and ethical judgment.
3. Theories and methods directing social work field to achieve goals as efficiently and effectively as possible within the framework of social work values.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Poverty and Social Exclusion
Social Work for the Aged
Disability Social Work
International Social Work: Gender, Labor & Globalization
Healthy Community Building
Supervision on Social Work

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-25 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-20 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

27 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Taichung, Taiwan

Disciplines

Social Work

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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

Application form attached with a 2-inch recent ID photo
Highest-level diploma in English or Chinese from the last school you attended
Official transcript in English or Chinese from the school you attended
Two letters of recommendation
One copy of the passport
One copy of the financial statement with at least US$5,000 deposit within three months
If the financial statement is not in the name of the applicant, a letter of affidavit from the sponsor must be included.
Scholarship recipients may submit proof of award in lieu of a financial statement.
Official language proficiency certificate
English (TOEFL, IELTS or TOEIC Score Report)
Chinese (TOCFL or HSK Score Report)

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

97170 TWD / year

≈ 97170 TWD / year

Living costs

Taichung

Taiwan

23169 - 26790 TWD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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