Bachelor of Social Science (Honours) in Social Work
This 3-year part-time conversion programme aims to provide further studies for sub-degree holders in social work. It equips students with broad knowledge of social work practice and advanced skills, and imbues them with a set of professional values and attitudes. In addition, the programme focuses on welfare policy and service evaluation, aiming to strengthen students' knowledge in these two areas, and thereby their abilities in administration and management in human services. Graduates will be recongnised as Registered Social Workers (RSW) under the Social Workers Registration Ordinance. They are eligible to apply for positions such as Assistant Social Work Officers (or equivalent ranks) in the Social Welfare Department of the HKSAR Government and social service agencies. For further studies, graduates can pursue a postgraduate degree in social work or other branches of social sciences, such as sociology and public policy.
FACULTY |
PROG. CODEBSocScSW |
CAMPUS |
QF LEVEL5 |
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DURATION3 years PT
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CREDIT POINTS60 CPS
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AWARD TYPEBachelor Degree
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Admission, entry requirements and fees
Applications can be submitted by the following methods:
Click here for more information on admissions procedures.
Programme Specific entry requirements
Applicants shall be:
- Holders of an associate degree or a higher diploma in Social Work awarded by a tertiary institution and recognized by the Social Workers Registration Board; and
- Having a minimum of one year of relevant professional social work practical experience (at least 1-year full-time working experience as a social worker by September of admission year).
Fees
Application Fee
$150
Application fee is payable when applicants are invited for interviews. Application fee can be paid by the following methods:
- By direct deposit at any branch of the Hang Seng Bank or ATM transfer (Bank Code: 024) (A/C number: 359-300001-004) OR
- By Octopus Card at the College Office
Tuition Fee
HK$3,500 per credit x 36 social work courses credit +
HK$2,540 per credit x 15 general Education credit +
HK$4,000 per credit x 9 fieldwork placement credit
= HK$200,100
Year 1: $67,740 per year
Year 2: $78,240 per year
Year 3: $54,120 per year
Other Fees
A Graduation Fee of $400 will be charged upon enrolment in a programme.
Financial Assistance
Students enrolled in self-financing Bachelor/Associate Degree /Higher Diploma programmes are eligible to apply for financial assistance from the following sources:
- Financial Extended Non-Means-Tested Loan Scheme (ENLS)
The Extended Non-means-tested Loan Scheme (ENLS) provides financial assistance in the form of loan(s) to eligible students to settle tuition fees.
Enquiries: 2150 6223
Website: https://www.wfsfaa.gov.hk/en/sfo/postsecondary/enls/overview.php
Programme outcomes and structure
- Learning outcomes
- Main subject areas
- Programme structure (part-time mode)
- Articulation pathways
- Professional recognition
- Career opportunities
- Programme enquiry
Programme Intended Learning Outcomes (PILOs) are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of a course. Students graduating from this programme will be able to:
| PILO | Description |
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| 1. | Integrate their critical understanding of ethical issues and the professional code of practice with cultural awareness in carrying out social work duties. |
| 2. | Use social work and interdisciplinary knowledge to engage and work effectively with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities in social work practice. |
| 3. | Apply critical thinking skills within the context of professional social work practice in general and policy and service evaluation in particular. |
| 4. | Conduct research studies and apply research findings to their own practice with an aim to engage in evidence-based service evaluation and policy implementation. |
| 5. | Engage supervisory, planning and management skills in enhancing the delivery of social services and quality of social work practice, as well as facilitating the implementation of welfare policy. |
| 6. | Demonstrate abilities and capacity for life-long learning personally and professionally. |
| 7. | Communicate effectively in English and Chinese, both orally and in writing, in social work and related fields of the discipline and profession. |
- Social Work Theories and Practice
- Social Work Ethics and Values
- Social Welfare Policy Analysis
- Mental Health and Mental Disorders
- Administration and Management in Human Service
- Integrative Practice Seminar
To qualify for this award, a candidate must accumulate at least 60 credit points by satisfactory completion of the following courses.
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Course Code |
Course Name |
Credit Points |
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Semester A, Year 1 |
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SSS3404 |
Social Work Ethics and Values |
3 |
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SSS3405 |
Social Welfare Policy Analysis |
3 |
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DGE3432 |
Hong Kong Society |
3 |
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Semester B, Year 1 |
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SSS3401 |
Social Work Theories and Practice I |
3 |
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SSS3408 |
Research for Social Work |
3 |
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DGE3944 |
English Professional Communication Skills for Social Work |
3 |
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Semester C, Year 1 |
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SSS3406 |
Law and Social Work |
3 |
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Semester A, Year 2 |
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SSS3402 |
Social Work Theories and Practice II |
3 |
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SSS3403 |
Mental Health and Mental Disorders |
3 |
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Elective I* |
3 |
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*Elective I: choose 1 course among the 7 below |
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SSS3411 |
Mental Health Issues and Intervention Approaches in Social Service |
3 |
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SSS3412 |
Social Work with Older Adults |
3 |
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SSS3413 |
School Social Work |
3 |
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SSS3414 |
Social Work with Young People |
3 |
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SSS3415 |
Working with Children and Families |
3 |
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SSS3416 |
Health, Aging and Disability |
3 |
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SSS3417 |
Social Innovations and Special Projects |
3 |
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Semester B, Year 2 |
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SSS3407 |
Social Work Theories and Practice III |
3 |
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DGE3041 |
Chinese for Professional Communication |
3 |
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Elective II* |
3 |
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*Elective II: choose 1 course among the 7 below |
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SSS3411 |
Mental Health Issues and Intervention Approaches in Social Service |
3 |
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SSS3412 |
Social Work with Older Adults |
3 |
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SSS3413 |
School Social Work |
3 |
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SSS3414 |
Social Work with Young People |
3 |
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SSS3415 |
Working with Children and Families |
3 |
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SSS3416 |
Health, Aging and Disability |
3 |
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SSS3417 |
Social Innovations and Special Projects |
3 |
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Semester C, Year 2 |
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SSS4401 |
Administration and Management in Human Service |
3 |
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DGE3850 |
Contemporary China |
3 |
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Semester A, Year 3 |
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SSS4407 |
Fieldwork Placement (a two-semester course) |
4.5 |
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DGE3433 |
Technology, Innovations and Society |
3 |
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Semester B, Year 3 |
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SSS4406 |
Integrative Practice Seminar |
3 |
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SSS4407 |
Fieldwork Placement (a two-semester course) |
4.5 |
Graduates can pursue further studies in graduate schools in social work or some other branches of social science such as sociology and public policy, for example, Master of Social Work, Master of Social Science, MSocSc/MA in Counselling and other related fields.
This is a recognized social work qualification for registration as a Registered Social Worker (RSW) under the Social Workers Registration Ordinance.
Graduates can be employed as Assistant Social Work Officers (or equivalent ranks) in the Social Welfare Department of the HKSAR Government and social service agencies.
Any enquiries relating to the BSocScSW programme should be directed to the Programme Leader, Dr. LEE Yuk Yee, Karen
Faculty of Social Sciences
Telephone: (852) 2707 3223
Fax: (852) 2707 3224
E-mail: uowchk-fss@uow.edu.au
Address: 3/F, 18 Che Kung Miu Road, Tai Wai, New Territories, Hong Kong
(accessible via MTR Tai Wai Station Exit B)
College Office
Telephone: (852) 2707 3111
Fax: (852) 2707 3222
E-mail: uowchk-main@uow.edu.au
Address: 1/F, 18 Che Kung Miu Road, Tai Wai, New Territories, Hong Kong
(accessible via MTR Tai Wai Station Exit B)
