Course Information
Registration period
Year-round Recruitment
Price
HKD 300,300
(Full-time: HK$317,700/programme ; Part-time: HK$300,300/programme (including the fee for 2 fieldwork placements))
(Full-time: HK$317,700/programme ; Part-time: HK$300,300/programme (including the fee for 2 fieldwork placements))
Study Mode
Duration
2 Year(s)
Language
English
Location
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Course Overview
Master of Social Sciences (MSocSc) in Social Work
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Selection Process
- 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.
- Application result will be reflected in the application status in the online application system.
Aims
- 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
- 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:
- evaluate the changing social needs and societal context and practice in line with the values and the ethical principles of social work;
- integrate theory and practice, and identify new theories and innovative practice;
- apply social work skills at various levels of intervention;
- critically evaluate professional activities and service programmes and advocate for appropriate welfare and service reforms;
- examine power, diversity and social justice in social issues, social work practice and social policy; and
- appraise the value of life-long learning and professional development.
What You’ll Learn
Programme Structure
Units Requirement 37 units
- Social Work Courses 21 units
- Elective Course 3 units
- Integrative Tutorials 3 units
- Fieldwork Placements 10 units
Study Curriculum
The 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.
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.
