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Doctor of Social Work Programme Aims The programme aims to provide first-rate education for social workers, welfare administrators and social work educators who have substantial professional experience and a commitment to pursuing a higher level of research and education and integrating this knowledge into their practice to further social betterment. The programme is specifically designed to cater to those who seek to develop and advance their academic, professional and reflective capabilities as practitioner-researcher-educators in a rapidly changing social setting. The programme also offers a platform for local–global dialogue on critical social work practices, helping those enrolled to use an interdisciplinary and cross-cultural perspective to develop mastery of conceptual, methodological, analytical and practice skills. The programme will inspire students to adopt a reflexive perspective that emphasises critical reflections on current local and international wisdom and professional practices in social work.
Program overview
Main Subject
Social Work
Degree
Other
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Doctor of Social Work Programme Aims The programme aims to provide first-rate education for social workers, welfare administrators and social work educators who have substantial professional experience and a commitment to pursuing a higher level of research and education and integrating this knowledge into their practice to further social betterment. The programme is specifically designed to cater to those who seek to develop and advance their academic, professional and reflective capabilities as practitioner-researcher-educators in a rapidly changing social setting. The programme also offers a platform for local–global dialogue on critical social work practices, helping those enrolled to use an interdisciplinary and cross-cultural perspective to develop mastery of conceptual, methodological, analytical and practice skills. The programme will inspire students to adopt a reflexive perspective that emphasises critical reflections on current local and international wisdom and professional practices in social work.
Applicants with a Master's degree in related disciplines other than social work are required to take two additional subjects (total: 6 credits) at Master's level related to social work theory and practice. Students are required to pay the additional credit fees.
If you are not a native speaker of English, and your Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification is awarded by institutions where the medium of instruction is not English, you are expected to fulfil the University’s minimum English language requirement for admission purposes. Please click here for details.
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We were the first university in Hong Kong to incorporate Service-Learning and Work-Integrated Education as mandatory components within the undergraduate curriculum, preparing students to become future-ready professionals with leadership skills, cross-cultural capabilities, a global perspective, and a heart to serve. We have also embedded the components of “Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics” and “Innovation and Entrepreneurship” into our undergraduate education, providing students with the skills and data literacy required to excel in today’s technological landscape.
Life@PolyU is more than academic success. PolyU offers a supportive community to help students navigate campus life. Students can fuel their passion with our student development programmes and various activities in sports, art and culture, wellness activities, etc and experience the rich tapestry of campus life by joining our clubs and societies. Our halls of residence offer a vibrant ecosystem with many opportunities for students to develop a life-long global network. By immersing themselves in numerous exciting and joyful hall activities, students can build lasting friendships with their peers from diverse cultures and nationalities.
Doctor of Social Work
Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong, HK, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR
36 monthsProgram duration
55,069 USDTuition Fee/year
YesScholarships
Social WorkMain Subject Area
Program overview
Main Subject
Social Work
Degree
Other
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Programme Aims
The programme aims to provide first-rate education for social workers, welfare administrators and social work educators who have substantial professional experience and a commitment to pursuing a higher level of research and education and integrating this knowledge into their practice to further social betterment.
The programme is specifically designed to cater to those who seek to develop and advance their academic, professional and reflective capabilities as practitioner-researcher-educators in a rapidly changing social setting.
The programme also offers a platform for local–global dialogue on critical social work practices, helping those enrolled to use an interdisciplinary and cross-cultural perspective to develop mastery of conceptual, methodological, analytical and practice skills.
The programme will inspire students to adopt a reflexive perspective that emphasises critical reflections on current local and international wisdom and professional practices in social work.
Program overview
Main Subject
Social Work
Degree
Other
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Programme Aims
The programme aims to provide first-rate education for social workers, welfare administrators and social work educators who have substantial professional experience and a commitment to pursuing a higher level of research and education and integrating this knowledge into their practice to further social betterment.
The programme is specifically designed to cater to those who seek to develop and advance their academic, professional and reflective capabilities as practitioner-researcher-educators in a rapidly changing social setting.
The programme also offers a platform for local–global dialogue on critical social work practices, helping those enrolled to use an interdisciplinary and cross-cultural perspective to develop mastery of conceptual, methodological, analytical and practice skills.
The programme will inspire students to adopt a reflexive perspective that emphasises critical reflections on current local and international wisdom and professional practices in social work.
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Tuition fee and scholarships
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Scholarships
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Holistic Education to Nurture Talented Changemakers
The holistic education model of PolyU adopts a unique experiential learning approach which comprises Work-Integrated Education, Service-Learning, Overseas Exchange Opportunities, Research Education and Entrepreneurship Education.
We were the first university in Hong Kong to incorporate Service-Learning and Work-Integrated Education as mandatory components within the undergraduate curriculum, preparing students to become future-ready professionals with leadership skills, cross-cultural capabilities, a global perspective, and a heart to serve. We have also embedded the components of “Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics” and “Innovation and Entrepreneurship” into our undergraduate education, providing students with the skills and data literacy required to excel in today’s technological landscape.
We nurture the next generation of researchers and innovators through various programmes including the Undergraduate Research and Innovation Scheme (URIS) and College of Undergraduate Researchers and Innovators (CURI). We have also introduced the Special Talents Admission and Recognition Scheme (STARS) to support students with exceptional talents in sports, arts and culture, leadership and community services, or science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). PolyU furthermore has established student exchange partnership networks with 280+ universities / institutions overseas.
Life@PolyU is more than academic success. PolyU offers a supportive community to help students navigate campus life. Students can fuel their passion with our student development programmes and various activities in sports, art and culture, wellness activities, etc and experience the rich tapestry of campus life by joining our clubs and societies. Our halls of residence offer a vibrant ecosystem with many opportunities for students to develop a life-long global network. By immersing themselves in numerous exciting and joyful hall activities, students can build lasting friendships with their peers from diverse cultures and nationalities.
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