Master of Social Sciences : Admission

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Mostly by means of written assignments, project presentations, and continuous assessments.

To be eligible for admission to the courses leading to the degree of Master of Social Sciences, candidates shall hold

i. a bachelor’s degree or other qualification accepted as its equivalent;
ii. a minimum of two years of post-qualification working experience preferred.

Programme  
MSocSc(Social Service Management)  Download
MSocSc(Mental Health)  Download
MSocSc(Gerontology)  Download

MSocSc(Mental Health)

The tuition fee is HK$201,600 (HK$100,800/year) for 2 years of part-time study. 

MSocSc(Social Service Management)

The tuition fee is HK$201,600 (HK$100,800/year) for 2 years of part-time study. 

MSocSc(Gerontology)

The tuition fee is HK$201,600 (HK$100,800/year) for 2 years of part-time study. 

To apply, please click https://admissions.hku.hk/tpg/.

Application and payment of application fees (HK$300 per application) should be made online at https://admissions.hku.hk/tpg/. Your online application cannot be processed unless you pay your application fee online by credit card (VISA or MASTERCARD only)

Important Dates

 

Activities Date
Information Session

MSocSc(Social Service Management)

Date: Mar 24, 2025 (Monday)
Time: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

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HKUSWSA-SSM-25-26

Title: Navigating the complex and interconnected social service environment by M-shaped professionals
Speaker: Ms Lois Lam, Honourary Senior Lecturer, HKU
Alumni Sharing: Ms Heidi Ching and Mr Daniel Yu

 

MSocSc(Mental Health)

Date: Feb 27, 2025
Time: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Venue: Zoom

Registration Link: https://hkuems1.hku.hk/hkuems/ec_hdetail.aspx?guest=Y&ueid=98763

2025-26 of MH_Programme Poster

 

MSocSc(Gerontology)

Date: Nov 6, 2024
Time: 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Venue: CJT-5.32, 5/F, The Jockey Club Tower, HKU / Zoom

PowerPoint Download

Master of Social Sciences in Gerontology poster

Online Application Opens

MSocSc(Social Service Management)
12:00 noon (GMT +8), October 14, 2024

MSocSc(Mental Health)
12:00 noon (GMT +8), October 14, 2024

MSocSc(Gerontology)
12:00 noon (GMT +8), October 14, 2024

Deadline of Online Application

MSocSc(Social Service Management)
Round 1: 12:00 noon (GMT +8), December 2, 2024
Round 2: 12:00 noon (GMT +8), February 3, 2025
Round 3: 12:00 noon (GMT +8), April 30, 2025

MSocSc(Mental Health)
Round 1: 12:00 noon (GMT +8), December 2, 2024
Round 2: 12:00 noon (GMT +8), February 3, 2025
Round 3: 12:00 noon (GMT +8), April 30, 2025

MSocSc(Gerontology)
Round 1: 12:00 noon (GMT +8), December 2, 2024
Round 2: 12:00 noon (GMT +8), February 3, 2025
Round 3: 12:00 noon (GMT +8), April 30, 2025

Admission tests and Interviews

MSocSc(Social Service Management)
TBC

MSocSc(Mental Health)
Date: 1 April 2025 (Tuesday)
Time: 6:00 pm -8:00 pm

MSocSc(Gerontology)
TBC