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Master of Social Sciences (MSocSc) in Social Work

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

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Study Mode Full-time: 2 years; Part-time: 2 years

Tuition Fee Full-time: HK$317,700/programme ; Part-time: HK$300,300/programme (including the fee for 2 fieldwork placements)

Cut Off Date 30 Jun 2025

Year of Entry 2025 September

Funding Nature Self-financed

Application Start Date1 Nov 2024

Application Deadline2 Jun 2025 (non-local)
30 Jun 2025 (local)
(Early closure of application upon quota full)

Programme DirectorDr WONG King Lai

Programme Office(852) 3411 6435sowk@hkbu.edu.hkhttps://sowk.hkbu.edu.hk/en/programmes/master-of-social-sciences-in-social-work.html  

Selection Process
  1. Qualified applicants will be interviewed to establish proper motivation and suitability for pursuing a qualifying social work programme in a reflective and learner-centred environment.
  2. Application result will be reflected in the application status in the online application system.
Aims
  1. To develop competent professionals who are critical, reflective and capable of generic social work practice and competent to face the challenges confronting social work in the changing society; and
  2. To educate graduate students to achieve the academic and professional qualification that is considered eligible for registration as Registered Social Workers in Hong Kong on the basis of a recognised social work degree.
Outcome Goals

Upon graduation, the graduates can:

  1. evaluate the changing social needs and societal context and practice in line with the values and the ethical principles of social work;
  2. integrate theory and practice, and identify new theories and innovative practice;
  3. apply social work skills at various levels of intervention;
  4. critically evaluate professional activities and service programmes and advocate for appropriate welfare and service reforms;
  5. examine power, diversity and social justice in social issues, social work practice and social policy; and
  6. appraise the value of life-long learning and professional development.

Programme Structure 

Units Requirement37 units
Social Work Courses21 units
 Elective Course3 units
Integrative Tutorials3 units
Fieldwork Placements10 units
Study CurriculumThe study curriculum may change from time to time. Applicants may make reference to the programme website or the University Student Handbook for details of the list of courses.

Academic Qualification

 

Applicants should possess:

 

  1. a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university, or
  2. a qualification deemed to be equivalent.

 


Language Proficiency Requirement

 

Applicant should hold a bachelor's degree which is obtained from a recognised institution where English is the medium of instruction:

 

  1. an overall band score of 6.0 in International English Language Testing System (IELTS)*; or
  2. a score of 74 (internet-based test) in TOEFL*; or
  3. an equivalent score on a comparable test.

*Note: Test result provided should be within two years from the date of issuance of the Admission Offer letter. TOEFL iBT Home Edition or IELTS Indicator test is not accepted.


Others

Priority will be given to applicants with RSW qualification (registered on the basis of a recognised social work diploma) or with social sciences background at undergraduate level.

  1. The above information is for reference only and is subject to change without prior notice. Hong Kong Baptist University reserves the right of final decision and interpretation in case of any dispute.
     
  2. Please note that a non-refundable admission confirmation fee, including the first instalment of tuition fee plus other administrative fees must be paid upon acceptance of the admission offer.

 

 

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