Master of Social Work (MSW)
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Study Mode Full-time: 1 year; Part-time: (Zhuhai, UIC Campus)
Tuition Fee Full-time: HK$179,000/programme
Cut Off Date 24 Jul 2025
Year of Entry 2025 September
Funding Nature Self-financed
Application Start Date16 Oct 2024
Application Deadline4 Jun 2025 (non-local)
24 Jul 2025 (local)
(Early closure of application upon quota full)
Programme DirectorDr Ava LAU
Programme Office (852) 3411 7772sowk@hkbu.edu.hkhttps://sowk.hkbu.edu.hk/en/programmes/detail/30
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Programme Structure
Units Requirement | 30 units |
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Integrative Courses | 12 units |
Concentration Courses | 9 units |
Elective Courses | 9 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. |
Academic Qualification
Applicants should possess:
- a bachelor’s degree in Social Work* from a recognised university or equivalent#
(* Usually a good second class degree is required, but applicants with outstanding work experience may be considered; #social sciences and human service related degree)
Language Proficiency Requirement
Proof of English proficiency is required for all applicants whose Bachelor’s degree is obtained from non-English medium institutions. These applicants must meet the following minimum requirements for English proficiency:
- an overall band score of 6.0 in International English Language Testing System (IELTS)*; or
- a score of 74 (internet-based test) in TOEFL*; or
- 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
Preferably with 2 years of work experience in the field of social work or equivalent.
- 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.
- 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.