24 monthsProgramme duration
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Social Work
Degree
MSW
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The Programme of Master of Social Work 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 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.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Social Work
Degree
MSW
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The Programme of Master of Social Work 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 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.
Admission Requirements
6+
74+
Holder of a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized tertiary institution; or professional experience would be preferred. Applicants with academic achievements or who can demonstrate research potential may also be considered.
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