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    Master of Social Work

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    Hong Kong, HKMSWHybrid3 years
    HK$382,000.00
    Tuition
    over 36mo
    37
    Credits
    HK$500.00
    App fee

    Master of Social Work at Hong Kong Polytechnic University is a 37-credit, 3-year, hybrid MSW program based in Hong Kong, HK. Tuition is HK$382,000.

    About the program

    Prepares students to become advanced generic social work practitioners through integration of theory and practice across individuals, families, groups, and communities. Emphasizes critical reflection and scholarship in practice to address complex social problems.

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

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    Min A score of 80 or above in the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Internet-based test
    IELTS
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    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

    Immigration Arrangements for Non-local Graduates (IANG) (Hong Kong): 24 months stay on time limitation only without other conditions of stay for recent graduates

    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 Master of Social Work at Hong Kong Polytechnic University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Social Work at Hong Kong Polytechnic University is HK$382,000 across 37 required credits.
    Is Master of Social Work at Hong Kong Polytechnic University online or in-person?
    Master of Social Work at Hong Kong Polytechnic University is offered hybrid.
    How long does Master of Social Work at Hong Kong Polytechnic University take to complete?
    Master of Social Work at Hong Kong Polytechnic University is structured around 3 years and 37 credits.
    What work-permit options follow Master of Social Work at Hong Kong Polytechnic University?
    Post-completion work rights for Master of Social Work at Hong Kong Polytechnic University: Immigration Arrangements for Non-local Graduates (IANG) (Hong Kong): 24 months stay on time limitation only without other conditions of stay for recent graduates