Bachelor in Social Work

For Bachelor in Social Work, tuition is 214,000 HKD per year.

Social Work Programme – The Path to the Helping Profession Accredited professionally by the Hong Kong Social Workers Registration Board (HKSWRB), the programme provides theoretical and practical knowledge, as well as analytical skills related to social work, at both the micro level (e.g. intervention skills training) and macro level (e.g. social policy advocacy) through a wide variety of teaching and learning activities, including lectures, tutorials, role plays, community-based learning, experiential learning and a practicum. Our programme offers one-to-one supervision of the two required social work field placements in social service organisations during the period of study. Students may apply to have one of the placements outside Hong Kong. Previous locations include Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, Singapore and Taiwan. Students are eligible to be Registered Social Workers (RSW) of Hong Kong upon graduation. Forge your educational odyssey by curating a curriculum that resonates with your vision. Unleash Your Curiosity – Embrace the array of courses and chart a voyage of self-discovery. Pathway to Mastery – Immerse yourself deeply in your chosen expertise, including social work practice for specific clientele(s), such as family, children, youth, older adults or people with special needs, or focus on macro social issues and policies. Put your enthusiasm for human service and well-being to work through our Social Work Programme.

The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) is a forward-looking comprehensive research university located in Hong Kong, China. As a top university in Hong Kong and Asia, CUHK offers a unique college experience, with a flexible credit unit system, bilingualism, and multiculturalism, making it an attractive choice for international students. You will find a diverse community with teachers and students from around the world, and an extensive alumni network.

CUhk offers 13 programs, covering different fields, with a focus on general education courses to broaden students' perspectives. The University General Education curriculum provides students with a broad intellectual perspective, with over 200 courses to choose from, grouped into four required study areas: Chinese Cultural Heritage, Nature, Science and Technology, Society and Culture, and Self and Humanity. Each of the nine colleges also offers its own College General Education Programme, tailored to its cultural background and ideals.

Located in the northwest end of Sha Tin, the CUHK campus is celebrated for its beauty, with a mix of Chinese and Western architectural styles, and a wide range of flora and fauna. You can enjoy panoramic views of the Tolo Harbour and mountain ranges nearby, and take part in activities such as bird and botany tours, hiking, cycling, and long leisurely walks. The campus is also home to many facilities and resources, including modern labs, a library, and a range of student clubs and organizations, making it an ideal environment for intellectual and personal growth.