Sept 2023 Entry
Programme code: 54439-SYW2 years
64-68 credits (Subject to change)
The credits required for graduation vary according to each student's AD/HD results and subjects taken.
Dr Yam Kong
BSW, MSW, DSW
Programme Aims
We prepare students to develop a solid foundation and discipline-specific knowledge in social sciences and social work, a repertoire of professional competence and skills, a firm commitment to social justice, ethical and social responsibilities and a humanitarian orientation. Our graduates are competent in flexibly and creatively using information, knowledge, theories and resources.
Characteristics
A strong social science foundation strengthens students’ analytical ability and familiarises them with the economic, social and cultural contexts of social problems and social work action. Theory is integrated with practice. We recognise the need to develop not just theoretical abilities and skills, but also the ability to feel, empathise and appreciate.
The Department offers placement opportunities both in the Chinese mainland and overseas.
Students are admitted to the senior year of the 4-year degree programme and they have to complete all or some of the following subjects depending on their entry qualifications to fulfil the credit requirement for graduation.
General University Requirement*
*Students not meeting the equivalent standard of the undergraduate degree Language and Communication Requirements (LCR) based on their previous studies in AD/HD programmes and their academic performance will be required to take additional credits (6 in English and 3 in Chinese) on top of the programme's normal credit requirements.
Discipline - Specific Language Requirement
Professional Core
Social Sciences Core
Social Work Integrative Electives (Choose 1-2 subjects)
Social Sciences Electives (Choose 0 - 2 subjects)
Capstone Project
Work-Integrated Education (Clinical/Field Training)
To graduate and meet the registration requirements of the Social Workers Registration Board, each student must complete one to two fieldwork training periods equivalent to 400-800 hours in local or non-local welfare agencies depending on their entry qualifications. The Department offers placement opportunities both in the Chinese mainland and overseas.
More informaiton on the programme can be obtained here.
(Subject to revision)
Professional Recognition
Graduates are eligible for registration with the Social Workers Registration Board (SWRB) as Registered Social Workers (RSWs).
Career Prospects
Graduates are eligible for registration with the Social Workers Registration Board (SWRB) as Registered Social Workers (RSWs).
With this qualification, they are employable as Assistant Social Work Officers or the equivalent, and can be promoted to Social Work Officers, Senior Social Work Officers and Chief Social Work Officers.
They are also qualified for a variety of human service posts in other fields of the social services or in private organisations.
An Associate Degree in a relevant discipline, or a Higher Diploma in Social Work from PolyU or another recognised post-secondary institution.
Other Information
Applicants may be shortlisted for a group discussion to evaluate their suitability for the programme and the profession.
For further programme information, please contact:
The General Office (tel: 2766 5867; email: ssba@polyu.edu.hk).
It is my greatest honor to be selected as the Outstanding Student of the Faculty of Health and Social Sciences. The journey in PolyU has transformed me in a great extent. It goes without saying that this award is a testament to my years of breakthrough and growth. It has encouraged me to continue to strive for the best! I would like to extend my immense gratitude to my family’s everlasting love, friends’ support, schoolmates’ company, teachers’ sincere guidance and PolyU’s nurture.
I value tertiary education and strongly believe in life-long learning. I have engaged in a wide range of extra-curricular activities and study tours in PolyU, through which I have cultivated my interests of appreciating diverse culture, unearthed my potential of expressing myself and serving others, and lived a fruitful university life. To me, tertiary education is not only about qualification and grades, but also a chance to cultivate global perspective and positive attitude towards life. And only through life-long learning, I will be able to improve my knowledge, skills and competences as a professional social worker.
Taking this golden opportunity, I would like to express my sincere and profound gratitude to the people who have accompanied me through this wonderful yet challenging journey, and to the ones who have always stood by me and shown me the greatest support. The splendid memories I had in PolyU will stay with me forever! Chan Ying Laam, Ada | .jpg) |
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