The University of Hong Kong
Bachelor of
Social Work
(BSW)
JUPAS Code: JS 6731
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Department of
Social Work
and
Social Administration
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Learning @ HKU BSW
T
he Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)
Programme is one of the most
established first degree social work
training programmes in Hong Kong.
It is designed to develop students into
professional social service leaders who
are committed to serve and empower
the underprivileged in society, as well
as to cater to the ever-changing social
needs in Hong Kong and Greater China.
From Self to
Others
From Passive to
Active Learning
Special Features
of the Programme
From Theory to
Practice
Curriculum Structure
From Local to
International
T
he curriculum covers various disciplines, including social welfare
and social policy, specialized social work theory and practice, human
behaviour and social environment, social research, law, sociology and
psychology.
BSW-FT Structures (4-year Curriculum) with Five Clusters of Courses
Year 1
CAES 1000
Core University English
Year 2
Year 3
CSSC 9001
Year 3
Summer
Year 4
Practice Chinese for
Social Sciences Students
3 Common Core Courses
CSSC 9922
PSYC 1001
Introduction to Psychology
Language, Genre and
Report
AND
SOCI 1001
2-3 Common Core Courses
0-1 Common Core Course
SOWK 1004
SOWK 3030
SOWK 4006
SOWK 4055
SOWK 3086
Field Work
Placement (I)
Management in Human
Service Organizations
Introduction to Socialogy
OR
SOCI 1003
Introduction to Anthropology
SOWK 1002
Introduction to Social Work
SOWK 1008
Social Welfare System and
Social Policy
SOWK 1009
2
Human Behaviour and
the Social Environment (I)
SOWK 2085
Social Service Research (I)
SOWK 2107
Foundation of Social Work
Practice (I)
SOWK 2008
The Reflective Practitioner
Human Behaviour and
the Social Environment (II)
1 Elective Course
1-2 Elective Courses
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Law and Social Administration
Social Service Research (II)
SOWK 3108
Foundation of Social Work
Practice (II)
SOWK3015
Social Work Practice
Laboratory (I)
SOWK3016
SOWK 4002
Advanced Social Work
Practice (I)
SOWK 4003
Advanced Social Work
Practice (II)
SOWK 4007
Social Work Practice
Laboratory (II): Filed Attachment
Field Work Placement (II)
4-5 Elective Courses
2 Elective Courses
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Professional Teaching Team
W
ith a strong commitment to the mission
of becoming the leading educational
and research social work institution in the
region, the Department has actively worked
to create a multidisciplinary and intellectually
inspiring environment to train competent
social workers, conduct high-quality research,
and accumulate professional knowledge.
We firmly believe students’ learning and
career development will benefit from our
internationally renowned and distinguished
teaching team.
Expertise of our teachers
includes:
Child, Youth and Family Studies
Community Building and Urban Renewal
Creative media and expressive arts
Gerontology
Our staff members are core
members of the three HKU
research centres:
Centre on Behavioral Health
Sau Po Centre of Ageing
HK Jockey Club Centre for Suicide
Research and Prevention.
Death and dying
Holistic body-mind-spirit intervention
Information Technology and Social Welfare
Mental and Physical Health
Marriage and sex
Prevention of suicide, domestic violence,
indulgence
Special education and rehabilitation
Social Welfare in China
Social Welfare Service Research and
Development
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Professional Teaching Team
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Preparing Students – Skills Laboratory
S
kills Laboratory aims to equip students with the basic
knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary through
action-learning approach. In-house trainings followed by
field projects in a variety of social service settings facilitate
students to develop social work skills competence and
mastery.
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Student Voice
Sharing from Alumnus
The skills lab sessions have prepared
me well for the field work placements.
I was given a taste of handling clients
from different backgrounds through
case interviews, group discussions and
community work.
Being a youth worker in outreaching setting, counseling is the foremost work
that I need to do. Lots of basic counseling skills were learnt from the program.
They are important to facilitate effective counseling. More importantly,
empathy is well-trained through the program. It makes me building up rapport
easily with non-engaged youth, as well as providing therapeutic interviews with
youngsters.
LEUNG Kwok Tai (2014 Graduate)
CHAN Ho Yan Herman
(2012 Graduate)
With the guidance of my teachers, I learnt to
apply my social work knowledge and skillsets
during the skills lab sessions. The intensive
trainings not only equipped me to be more
explorative and to think independently, but
they also provided me with the organizational
skills and leadership qualities required to
overcome the challenges faced during my
field placement and career.
NG Tsz Ngai (2014 Graduate)
Preparing Students – Skills Laboratory
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Exploring the Real World Context Field Work Placement
F
ield work placement provides students with first-hand
on-site learning which is entirely indispensable for a
professional training. We currently have the most extensive
coverage of overseas countries and the largest number
of students undertaking international placements among
local social work training institutes. Our students have left
footprints all over the world, including Australia, Canada,
the United States, the United Kingdom, Singapore, Japan,
Taiwan and Mainland China.
Students’ participation in a wide array of fieldwork
settings provides them plenty of opportunities for value
bombardment, creative problem-solving and adaptive
adjustments. All are conducive to their personal and
professional development.
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Student Voice
Life is a journey, Put a spark in it. You will be
surprised by what you can gain in 10 weeks!
LAI Wing Yee Wendy (2013 Graduate)
Joined placement at Frog Hollow Neighbourhood House,
Community Development Services & Family Social Services,
Vancouver, Canada
This is a memorable life experience for me. I did not only
practise my knowledge and skills, but also developed my
passion to work with my clients. After living independently
in a foreign country for 3 months, I have learned to be strong
and brave!
WONG Ka Hei Carmen (2013 Graduate)
Joined placement at Camden Chinese Community Centre,
Community Social Services (Chinese Elderly), London, UK
Exploring the Real World Context – Field Work Placement
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Learning without Boundaries –
Exchange Study
T
he Department encourages students to participate in exchange
programmes, so that they can be cultivated as global citizens with
international exposure. Students can explore social work and social
welfare from a global perspective.
Finland Exchange
Programme
W
e provide financial support to students to participate in the Finland summer school
which brings together students and instructors from different countries. Participants have
opportunities to learn about the social welfare system and services in Finland. The programme
includes lectures, small group discussions, agency visits, cultural events, and field trips. Special
events such as the “international night” enable participants to share selected aspects of their
culture in a relaxing informal atmosphere.
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Student Voice
Having the opportunity to participate in the Finland
Exchange programme has widened my horizons
on the practices and theories that can be applied
to social work. What really inspired me most was
the commonality of the challenges we face around
the world as social workers and despite the cultural
differences, we can work together and share our
experiences to improve the service we render to our
clients. The new friends we make are an everlasting
memory of the time we spent together there.
In 2011 summer, I am so grateful
that I had the opportunity to join
the Finland exchange programme.
By interacting with social work
students from different parts of the
world, I have learnt more about how social work is perceived
and practiced in other countries. Also, I was inspired by how a
country's culture and ideology can affect her social welfare and
social services. This programme enabled me to review Hong
Kong's welfare system with a different perspective and with
new insight.
NG Siu Hei Hayden (2014 Graduate)
LAU Chin Wa Ruby (2013 Graduate)
Other Exchange
Opportunities
T
he University and the Faculty of Social Sciences have also established a wide range of
undergraduate exchange programmes with universities all around the world to broaden
students' cultural exposure.
For details, please visit the website of the Office of International Student Exchange
(http://www.als.hku.hk/admission/exchange/outgoing-students) and
the Faculty of Social Sciences (http://www.socsc.hku.hk/students/ug/ug.htm).
Learning without Boundaries – Exchange Study
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Learning to Serve – Student Activities
T
he Department encourages students to organize and participate in
different student activities. They are important not only for students’
academic development, but also critical for students’ personal growth
and community participation.
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Ying De Group
ingde Group, a non-governmental organization, was founded by a group of HKU Social
Work students in 1993 to provide academic support for students in Yingde, a remote
province in China. We believe that knowledge can change destiny, therefore, subsidies are
provided to financially needy students in remote areas. In order to raise people's awareness
on the situation in Yingde, the Group organizes several fund-raising programs and service
trips for students.
Social Work and
Social Administration
Society
T
he Society organizes an array of activities throughout the year, both within and
beyond campus. To enhance Social Work students’ unity and sense of belonging to the
Department, we organized the orientation camp and “Open Semester Dinner”. Outdoor
activities, such as community works, lunch time salon on social issues and the June Forth
memorial event etc., were also held to encourage SW students to dedicate effort to the
community. It is the ultimate goal to contribute towards a better world through our social
work profession.
Learning to Serve – Student Activities
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Other Community Services
O
ur students exemplify the Department’s vision, “To serve we care;
To strive we dare” through their community services.
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Scholarships, Bursaries & Prizes
A
number of prizes and scholarships have
been endowed for BSW students on the
basis of academic merits and financial needs.
Social Work Entrance Scholarships#
awarded to BSW Year I students who obtained a total score of at least 30 in best 5
HKDSE subjects among category A or C (excluding Mathematics extended modules
1 and 2), or obtained outstanding results in recognized international qualification
examination
HK$50,000 each
HSBC Social Work Scholarships#
awarded to 10-20 academically outstanding BSW students from all years of study
HK$25,000 each
Madam Lui Chui Sau Chun Memorial
Scholarships
awarded to one BSW Year II student on the basis of academic merits and financial
needs
HK$20,000 each per year
Madam Lo Ng Kiu Ying Memorial Scholarships
awarded to academically outstanding local BSW students in their penultimate year
up to 6 awards of HK$10,000 each per year
Social Work Student Bursaries
awarded to local BSW students in any year of study on financial need basis
up to 40 bursaries of HK$24,000 each per year
Madam Lo Ng Kiu Ying Memorial Prizes#
awarded to BSW students with outstanding performance in fieldwork placement
up to 5 awards of HK$2,000 each per year
HKU Social Work 1978 Alumni Travel Award
awarded to BSW students in
any year of study in support
of international placement*
* Students who have been selected for overseas placement will receive
around 40 % of the total expenses subsidy.
* For local placements, students could also be supported by travelling
allowances if the placement settings are located far from home.
# Subject to approval
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Scholarships, Bursaries & Traveling Allowance
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Serving our Community – Prospects and De
Graduate Employment
B
SW graduates are qualified for registration as Registered Social Workers
with the Social Workers Registration Board. Many of our graduates have
experienced a very good career development in the social work profession.
Some are now the directors and senior executives of social welfare agencies or
non-government organizations, while some are employed overseas.
Graduates can start their career as Assistant Social Work Officer (ASWO) of the Social
Welfare Department with starting salary over HK$26,000. Recent graduates have
diversified into human services, public relations, and educational settings including:
Community, Social & Personal Services:
•
Baptist Oi Kwan Social Service
•
Hong Kong Christian Service
•
Hong Kong Family Welfare Society
•
Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Welfare Council
•
National University Hospital of Singapore
•
Po Leung Kuk
•
St. James’ Settlement
•
The Boys’ & Girls’ Club Association of Hong Kong
•
The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups
•
The Hong Kong Society for Rehabilitation
•
The Salvation Army
•
Tung Wah Groups of Hospitals
•
Yan Chai Hospital
Civil Service:
•
Hong Kong Police Force
•
Immigration Department
•
Social Welfare Department
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Sharing from Alumni
nd Development
Continuing Studies
Continuous education is pivotal for
our profession to deliver its promises
of helping and empowering people
in need in the context of an everchanging environment.
We offer the following postgraduate
programmes for graduates to specialize
their skills and knowledge:
Master of Social Sciences
Master of Philosophy
Doctor of Philosophy
I was most impressed by the Problem-based Learning in which skills
of searching for community resources were enhanced. I have learnt
how to oversee the situation in a systematic and thorough way. The
interactive learning among tutors and groupmates inspired me with
new ideas. The BSW programme provided me with exposure to social
work experts who in turn enhanced my understanding of society and
clients’ needs.
TANG Kwong Yue Alan (2004 Graduate)
I have learnt Four S from the BSW program, which are very useful and
rewarding for my further study and career development.
Solving problems: Through different trainings in curriculum, placement
and exchange opportunities, I could have the capability and flexibility
to search for the solutions to different challenges and problems.
Stimulating my interest: My horizons have been widened. I have
stronger desire to learn continuously.
Searching for the meaning of life: I understand myself more and have
the chance to reflect myself.
Striking for the excellence: One of the attitudes that I have nurtured is to
try my best to strike for the excellence.”
LING Wai Hang Henry (2007 Graduate)
Recipient of Outstanding Social Workers Award in 2009
The programme gave me a lot of opportunities to meet leaders
from different fields such as disabilities, expressive arts and various
psychotherapies. During the three-year time, I also learnt more
about self - recognising my strengths and became much confident
to present myself. HKU BSW not only equipped me be a registered
social worker, but also to be a passionate caring professional with
progressive and critical thinking.
KWONG Ka Yan Carol (2011 Graduate)
Serving our Community – Prospects and Development
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To serve we care To strive we dare
Department of Social Work and Social Administration
The University of Hong Kong
Room 534, 5/F, The Jockey Club Tower
Centennial Campus, The University of Hong Kong
Pokfulam, Hong Kong
Tel
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Fax
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Email :
Website :
(852) 3917-2094
(852) 2858-7604
bsw@socwork.hku.hk
www.socialwork.hku.hk
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