| The award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BSW | Full-time | 4 years | - | HKD 42100 per year | HKD 171000 per year |
Programme Aims and Features
This programme provides training that leads to a professionally recognised qualification in social-work practice. The curriculum covers areas including social welfare and social policy, specialised social-work theory and practice, human behaviour and the social environment, research, law, sociology and psychology. Students are required to complete social-work practice laboratory courses, advanced courses using problem-based learning, and two fieldwork placements in local or overseas agencies under professional supervision.
Professional Recognition
The programme is accredited as a recognised social work qualification by the Hong Kong Social Workers Registration Board. Graduates are eligible to apply for registration as Registered Social Workers, a requirement to pursue a career in social work.
You (or your parents) only need to pay a fraction of the cost of education in Hong Kong, even though our educational standards are at an international level. We value what you bring to HKU, in terms of your background and culture, and our fees are set at a level that students everywhere can afford, as long as your academic results are good enough!
If you take the International Baccalaureate Diploma, GCE A-level/International A-Level, SAT/AP or All India Senior School Certificate Examination and Indian School Certificate, please take note of the standards as below:
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