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    MA in Social Policy and Social Development

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    Hong Kong, HKMAHybrid1 year
    HK$252,000.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    25
    Cohort
    students
    31
    Credits

    MA in Social Policy and Social Development at Hong Kong Polytechnic University is a 31-credit, 1-year, hybrid MA program based in Hong Kong, HK. Tuition is HK$252,000.

    About the program

    The program covers social policy analysis, social planning, policy research methods, and theory and practice of social development. It includes required subjects, electives, and an integrative project focused on policy processes, impact assessment, and evaluation.

    Focus: coursework
    Times Higher Ed Social Sciences #52
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

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    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    optional
    Min A score of 80 or above in the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Internet-based test
    IELTS
    optional
    Min An Overall Band score of 6.0 or above in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    24 months IANG (Hong Kong)

    HK$12,000.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does MA in Social Policy and Social Development at Hong Kong Polytechnic University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for MA in Social Policy and Social Development at Hong Kong Polytechnic University is HK$252,000 across 31 required credits.
    Is MA in Social Policy and Social Development at Hong Kong Polytechnic University online or in-person?
    MA in Social Policy and Social Development at Hong Kong Polytechnic University is offered hybrid.
    How long does MA in Social Policy and Social Development at Hong Kong Polytechnic University take to complete?
    MA in Social Policy and Social Development at Hong Kong Polytechnic University is structured around 1 year and 31 credits.
    How large is the MA in Social Policy and Social Development at Hong Kong Polytechnic University cohort?
    MA in Social Policy and Social Development at Hong Kong Polytechnic University typically enrolls around 25 students per cohort.
    What work-permit options follow MA in Social Policy and Social Development at Hong Kong Polytechnic University?
    Post-completion work rights for MA in Social Policy and Social Development at Hong Kong Polytechnic University: 24 months IANG (Hong Kong)