BS in Social Work (Hons)

This programme (Year 1 entry) aims to educate degree students to qualify for registered social workers with attributes of being practical and open-minded. This degree also cultivates generalist practitioners in social work, providing services to people with different needs and promoting social development. Apart from Year 1 entry, this programme also provides Senior Year entry.

This course facilitates students to master the knowledge base of social work and incorporate relevant social science knowledge for developing a critical understanding of social phenomena and social work intervention; equip students with the ability to analyze and practice social work, apply social development concepts and have a good judgment when serving in different organizational and service contexts. The course emphasises enhancing the personal and professional growth of students in becoming competent and reflective professional social workers and in possessing the professional values ​​and qualities that a social worker should have.