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Department of Social Work & Social Administration
The University of Hong Kong
Master of Social Work (FT & PT)
Information Session 2018-19
14:30-16:30, October 21, 2017
CPD – 3.04, Centennial Campus
o Welcoming Message o Introduction of the MSW Programmeo Field Placement and Exchange Programmeo Group Sharing with MSW Alumni
What is Social Work?
Social work is a profession concerned with helping individuals, families, groups and communities to
enhance their individual and collective well-being.
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Skills
Knowledge
Attitudes
6About MSW Programme
• Established in 1972
• Prepares students to be leaders in the fields of clinical social work and social administration practice and be change agents in family, community, organization, and society
• Caters for those who are dedicated to develop their career in social work into Registered Social Workers recognized in HK, China and overseas
7About MSW Programme
• English as medium of instruction
• Welcomes non-local students: US, UK, Canada, Burma, Singapore, Thailand, China, Macau etc.
Develop students with generalist knowledge, values, and skills and to prepare competent professionals
for social work practice with diverse systems
Advance knowledge and practice relevant to social work and social administration
Educate students for advanced practice in an identified area of
concentration
Children & Youth Family Social Work
Gerontology Policy, Research & Management
Health & Mental Health
Enhance students’ cultural awareness, sensitivity and respect for the influence of human diversity in
shaping life experiences across the lifespan, locally as well as globally
Leading university to provide social work professional training in Hong Kong
Professional training with an innovative curriculum offering five specialisations
Developing global vision through overseas field education, study tours and a diverse teacher-student community
Competent teaching team with internationally and locally renowned faculty members in social work research, education and clinical practice
Numerous opportunities for professional training and experiential learning through more than 350 local and international field placement options
A global network of graduates who are making contributions in non-profit, government, corporate, and academic arenas
Your Road Map…
1Foundation
Courses
2Advanced
Concentration
3Field
Education
1Foundation
Courses
1. Social policy and administration2. Social work research3. Human behaviour and the social environment I4. Human behaviour and the social environment II 5. The Law, ethics and social work 6. Social services management7. Social science theories for social work8. Theory and practice of social work – Casework9. Theory and practice of social work – Group work10. Theory and practice of social work – Community
Development
2Advanced
Concentration
Two concentration core courses + Two elective courses from one of the following concentrations:
Children & youth
Family social work
Gerontology
Health & mental health
Policy, research &
management
3Field
Education
100 hours
Pre-placement training programme
450 hours
Foundation fieldwork placement
450 hours
Advanced fieldwork placement
MSW Full-time Curriculum Structure 2018/2019
MSW Part-time Curriculum Structure 2018/2019
Placement Settings
○Community Development Services
○Family Services
○Medical Social Work Services
○Multicultural Social Work Services
○Rehabilitation Services
○School Social Work Services
○Services for the Elderly
○Services for the Youth
Overseas Placement Sites
Australia (Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane)
Canada (Vancouver, Toronto, Calgary)
Germany
India (Mumbai)
Japan (Osaka)
Macao
Mainland China (Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, Sichuan)
Myanmar
New Zealand (Auckland)
Singapore
Taiwan (Taipei)
United Kingdom (Manchester, London, Cheshire, Liverpool)
United States (Michigan, Chicago, San Francisco, Colorado Spring, Minnesota)
Note: latest updates on the department websitehttp://www.socialwork.hku.hk/msw
Admission procedures
Results (Offer / conditional offer / waiting list)
Vetting (Honoured degree + English requirements)
Written test and interview
TBC (BJ, SHG and GZ) & Dec 1 & 2, 2017 (HK) Mar 7 & 14, 2018 (Hong Kong)
Online application period
Oct 16 – Nov 17, 2017 (Main Round) Dec 1, 2017 – Feb 28, 2018 (2nd Round)
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): ○ A score of 550 or above (paper-based test) or ○ 80 or above (internet-based test)
International English Language Testing System (IELTS): ○ A minimum overall band of 6 with no subtest lower than 5.5
Overseas General Certificate of EducationThe International General Certificate of Secondary Education The Cambridge Test of Proficiency in English Language○ Grade C or above
English Requirements
For applicants graduating from universities not using English as a teaching medium
Checklist of Submission
• Public Examination Results (e.g. HKALE/HKDSE, NJCEE, IB, SAT/AP, GCE-AL, etc) (certified true copy)
• Complete official transcript of undergraduate studies (original / certified true copy)
• Graduate certificate of undergraduate studies (certified true copy)
• Reference reports (from two referees) • TOEFL / IELTS transcript (if appropriate)• Personal statements (around 1000 words)
Please put the “Application Number” clearly on the top right hand corner on every page of your documents.Incomplete applications with missing supporting documents may lead to late consideration with lower priority.
Admission procedure (for non-local students)
Can apply for full-time programme only
Student Visa• Mainland • HKU China Affairs Office
http://www.hku.hk/cao
Overseas• CEDARS
http://cedars.hku.hk
Mode of Study and Tuition Fee
2-Year Full-time• HK$105,000 per annum (Local)• HK$125,000 per annum (Non-local)
3-Year Part-time• HK$70,000 per annum (Local)
