The Programme of Master of Social Work (Social Work and Administration) is jointly offered by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, HKBU and the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, BNBU and receive the award from the HKBU.The Master of Social Work (Social Work and Administration) is designed for those who have received undergraduate training in social work or social sciences and human service related degree programme, and wish to advance their knowledge and skills in general, particularly with respect to mental health practice. The programme, with its structure kept intact, has been continuously strengthened with new academic input and ongoing introduction of new courses addressing rising challenges confronted by social work practitioners and users in the field, such as substance abuse, abusive intimate relations among young people, and domestic violence and tragedies involving people with mental illness. The programme places emphasis on small-class teaching which can facilitate learning in a more comfortable interaction both among students and between students and staff.
The MSW programme aims at developing students in mental health practice. And it’s unique in nature and especially designed for those who are involved in children and youth work, family services, health and mental health social work.
Requirements
Holder of a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized tertiary institution; or
Professional experience would be preferred.
Language Requirements
Applicants whose first language is not English, or previous degree not obtained with English as medium of instruction are required to prove their English proficiency by providing any of the following English test results:
College English Test Band 4/6≥430;or