Aims of the Programme
The Bachelor of Social Work (Hons) aims to develop students' knowledge, skills and professional values in social work so that the graduates can effectively meet the social service needs of the community in a flexible, realistic, creative and professional, yet caring manner. Graduates of our BSW (Hons) programme are recognized by most professional bodies at the international level. They can register as Registered Social Workers (RSW) with the Social Workers Registration Board in Hong Kong.
Fieldwork practice is an integral part of social work education, and local fieldwork placement is available in the following six major areas: Family Service, School Social Work, Youth Work, Community Work, Rehabilitation Service and Elderly Service. Both Government and Non-governmental organizations provide fieldwork placements for our students.
Programme Structure
Programme duration and delivery
The BSW (Hons) is a four-year programme. The 4-year social work curriculum model is outlined as follows:
- Major (including honours project)72 units
- Major Electives6 units
- University Core and General Education Programme31 units
- Social Sciences Common Core4 units
- Electives15 units
TOTAL128 units
