Bachelor of Social Work [BSW]
JUPAS Code: 6731
The BSW curriculum covers various disciplines, including social welfare and social policy, specialised social work theory and practice, human behaviour and social environment, social research, law, sociology, and psychology. In the second and third years of study, students are required to complete two skills laboratory courses and two theory courses – all of which adopt the problem-based learning model. Students will have a field work placement arranged by the Department in the summer between the third and fourth years of the curriculum. The placement, which lasts for ten weeks, takes place in local or overseas agencies under professional supervision. There is a second placement in the fourth year of study. On successful completion of the programme, students are eligible to apply for registration as Registered Social Workers with the Hong Kong Social Workers Registration Board.
- Programme Director: Professor S.M. Ng
- For enquires, please email to swsa@hku.hk
- For more information, please visit the Department of Social Work and Administration
- For regulations and syllabuses, please visit the Academic Matters
BSW Curriculum Structure
Common Core Courses
36 Credits
Language Courses
18 Credits
Social Work Professional Core (including two
placements)
150 Credits
Free electives
36 Credits