Master of Social Sciences : Admission

Assessment
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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.

Please send the following required documents directly to The Department of Social Work and Social Administration, Room 534, 5/F, The Jockey Club Tower, Centennial Campus, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong as soon as possible after completion of the online application. Your application number and programme applied should be marked on each document.

  • Complete official transcript of undergraduate studies # (Transcripts not in English should be accompanied by a certified translation in English)
  • Graduate certificate of undergraduate studies # (Certificates not in English should be accompanied by a certified translation in English;
  • Complete official transcript of postgraduate studies # (Transcripts not in English should be accompanied by a certified translation in English)
  • Graduate certificate of postgraduate studies # (Certificates not in English should be accompanied by a certified translation in English)
  • TOEFL / IELTS / Overseas GCE / IGCSE / Cambridge Test of Proficiency in English Language official score report #

# Please note that the University will only ACCEPT originals or copies of the documents that have been duly declared as true copies before a notary public (e.g. a Commissioner for Oaths at a City District Office in Hong Kong). Copies of documents may be certified by the appropriate officials of your home institute if you are an overseas applicant. No photocopies will be accepted.

MSocSc(Mental Health)

The tuition fee is HK$168,000 (HK$84,000/year) for 2 years of part-time study. *

 

MSocSc(Social Service Management)

The tuition fee is HK$168,000 (HK$84,000/year) for 2 years of part-time study. *

*Subject to the University’s approval.

To apply, please click http://www.aal.hku.hk/tpg.

Application and payment of application fees (HK$300 per application) should be made online at http://www.aal.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: Nov 8 2023
Time: 19:00-20:00
Venue: CBC, LG1/F, Chow Yei Ching Building, HKU / Zoom

Please write to swsamss@hku.hk if you would like to access the session recording

 

MSocSc(Mental Health)

Date: Nov 3 2023
Time: 12:30-14:00
Venue: CJT-5.32, 5/F, The Jockey Club Tower, HKU / Zoom

Please write to swsamss@hku.hk if you would like to access the session recording

 

MSocSc(Gerontology)

Please note that the programme will not be offered in 2024-25.

Deadline of Online Application

MSocSc(Social Service Management)
Round 1: 12:00 noon (GMT +8), November 30, 2023
Round 2: 12:00 noon (GMT +8), February 16, 2024
Round 3: 12:00 noon (GMT +8), May 2, 2024

MSocSc(Mental Health)
Round 1: 12:00 noon (GMT +8), November 30, 2023
Round 2: 12:00 noon (GMT +8), January 31, 2024
Round 3: 12:00 noon (GMT +8), May 2, 2024

Admission tests and Interviews

MSocSc(Social Service Management)
TBC

MSocSc(Mental Health)
TBC