Applicants shall hold a Bachelor's degree with honours of HKU or an equivalent qualification from a comparable institution, and preferably have a minimum of two years of relevant post-qualification working experience in healthcare disciplines. Candidates with qualifications other than an honours degree will be considered on their individual merits. Qualifying examinations to test the applicants' abilities to follow the prescribed courses and/or interviews may be conducted.Applicants with qualifications from a university or comparable institution outside Hong Kong where the language of teaching or examination is not English are required, unless exceptionally exempted, to obtain:a score of 550 or above (paper-based test) or 80 or above (internet-based test) in the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL); ora minimum overall band of 6 with no subtest lower than 5.5 in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS); orgrade C or above in either the Overseas General Certificate of Education, the International General Certificate of Secondary Education, or the Cambridge Test of Proficiency in English Language.
The aim of the MSocSc(Behavioral Health) programme is to provide a systematic and comprehensive training in behavioral health with a solid, culturally relevant and holistic orientation. It is tailored for healthcare and social service professionals who aspire to develop an evidence-based and integrative model of clinical practice in their workplace. The curriculum covers Eastern and Western health philosophies and intervention approaches for the betterment of body-mind-spirit well-being at both individual and community levels.
A Bachelor's degree with honours or an equivalent qualification. Applicants who do not meet the above admission requirements may in exceptional circumstances be permitted to register if they demonstrate preparation for studies at this level and satisfy the examiners in a qualifying examination.
The Faculty of Social Sciences offers a postgraduate programme leading to the degree of Master of Social Sciences in the field of Corporate Environmental Governance [MSocSc(CEG)] degree.; This programme equips students with the necessary skills and techniques to deal with the challenge of sustainable development from a business perspective, as well as an appreciation of the wider context of globalization, social responsibility and trade issues.; It provides a series of courses that address contemporary theories and practices concerning the integration of environmental and social issues into business strategy.; It is aimed at students wanting to work in the field of corporate social responsibility, sustainability reporting and environmental management and policy.; It will be especially relevant for students looking for a career in corporate sustainability and environmental management or consultancy, and for those already in business development and management who wish to acquire knowledge concerning environmental and social issues.
Applicants shall hold a Bachelor's degree with honours of HKU or an equivalent qualification from a comparable institution, and preferably have a minimum of two years of relevant post-qualification working experience. Candidates with qualifications other than an honours degree will be considered on their individual merits. Qualifying examinations to test the applicants' abilities to follow the prescribed courses and/or interviews may be conducted.Applicants with qualifications from a university or comparable institution outside Hong Kong where the language of teaching or examination is not English are required, unless exceptionally exempted, to obtain:(1) a score of 550 or above (paper-based test) or 80 or above (internet-based test) in the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL); or(2) a minimum overall band of 6 with no subtest lower than 5.5 in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS); or(3) grade C or above in either the Overseas General Certificate of Education, the International General Certificate of Secondary Education, or the Cambridge Test of Proficiency in English Language.
The objectives of the MSocSc(Counselling) programme are to equip students for acting as the first line of help, both at work and in their personal lives, for people in need of support before they develop more severe mental health problems; and to add to the resources of practitioners in human services who find themselves in need of further training in the counselling process.
Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree with honours, or another qualification of equivalent standard, preferably with a major in the social sciences or humanities discipline, or preferably have working experience in the criminal-justice system, social-welfare agencies or in other work with offenders.Candidates without an honoured Bachelor's degree but with relevant working experiences will also be considered in exceptional cases, and shall be required to sit for a qualifying examination.
The Master of Social Sciences in Criminology [MSocSc(Crim)] is the only taught postgraduate criminology programme in Hong Kong. We offer a professional qualification for practitioners in criminal justice and related fields, and provide a foundation for advanced research degree studies in the discipline.
Applicants shall hold a Bachelor's degree with honours of HKU or an equivalent qualification from a comparable institution, and preferably have a minimum of two years of relevant post-qualification working experience. Candidates with qualifications other than an honours degree will be considered on their individual merits. Qualifying examinations to test the applicants' abilities to follow the prescribed courses and/or interviews may be conducted.Applicants with qualifications from a university or comparable institution outside Hong Kong where the language of teaching or examination is not English are required, unless exceptionally exempted, to obtain:(1) a score of 550 or above (paper-based test) or 80 or above (internet-based test) in the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL); or(2) a minimum overall band of 6 with no subtest lower than 5.5 in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS); or(3) grade C or above in either the Overseas General Certificate of Education, the International General Certificate of Secondary Education, or the Cambridge Test of Proficiency in English Language.
In view of the rapid ageing population in Asia, the MSocSc(Gerontology) programme aims at promoting innovative teaching and learning in gerontology, as well as contributing to the development of ageing societies worldwide, and cultivating leaders in elderly-related policy and aged-care services.
Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree with honours, or another qualification of equivalent standard. Candidates without a Bachelor's degree with honours but with relevant working experiences in the media and cultural sector will also be considered in exceptional cases, and might be required to sit for a qualifying examination.Candidates must pass a face-to-face interview, and if necessary a written test will be scheduled to assess their English proficiency.
Our Master of Social Sciences programme in Media, Culture & Creative Cities [MSocSc(MCCC)] provides an innovative sociologically-grounded approach to understanding the central role of media, culture and creativity in a world city context. Our programme provides academic and professional training for students and practitioners in the fields of media, culture and creative industries, and a foundation for advanced research degree studies in these areas.
Applicants shall hold a Bachelor's degree with honours of HKU or an equivalent qualification from a comparable institution, and preferably have a minimum of two years of relevant post-qualification working experience. Candidates with qualifications other than an honours degree will be considered on their individual merits. Qualifying examinations to test the applicants' abilities to follow the prescribed courses and/or interviews may be conducted.Applicants with qualifications from a university or comparable institution outside Hong Kong where the language of teaching or examination is not English are required, unless exceptionally exempted, to obtain:(1) a score of 550 or above (paper-based test) or 80 or above (internet-based test) in the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL); or(2) a minimum overall band of 6 with no subtest lower than 5.5 in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS); or(3) grade C or above in either the Overseas General Certificate of Education, the International General Certificate of Secondary Education, or the Cambridge Test of Proficiency in English Language.
The objective of MSocSc(Mental Health) programme is to facilitate aspiring and established healthcare and social service professionals to develop the necessary knowledge and skills to become competent clinical practitioners, administrative and/or clinical supervisors in their respective fields of work.
Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree with honours of HKU or equivalent qualifications from comparable institutions and preferably have three years of relevant working experience in the public, private or nonprofit sectors.; Those with qualifications other than an honours degree will be considered on their individual merits.; Qualifying examinations to test the applicants' abilities to follow the prescribed courses and/or interviews may be conducted.Applicants with qualifications from a university or comparable institution outside Hong Kong where the language of teaching or examination is not English are required (unless exceptionally exempted) to obtain:(a) a score of 563 or above (paper-based test) or 85 or above (internet-based test) in the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL); or(b) a minimum overall band of 6.5 with no subtest lower than 5.5 in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS); or(c) grade C or above in either the Overseas General Certificate of Education, the International General Certificate of Secondary Education, or the Cambridge Test of Proficiency in English Language.
The Master of Social Sciences in Nonprofit Management degree curriculum is designed to train leaders in civil society and particularly the nonprofit sector in Asia/Pacific countries, Greater China and throughout the world. With vibrant economic and social development in the east, there is an active civil society movement in the region with mushrooming of the non-profit sector and philanthropic foundations.
A Bachelor's degree with honours from an accredited institution in a discipline other than psychology and without completion of any other programme in psychology which is designed to bring the honours degree holder up to the standard of a graduate majoring in psychology;More than one year of working experience is preferable; andCandidates shall satisfy the examiners in a qualifying examination and interview if shortlisted.
The Master of Social Sciences in the field of Psychology [MSocSc(Psychology)] course is designed to:
Applicants shall hold a Bachelor's degree with honours of HKU or an equivalent qualification from a comparable institution, and preferably have a minimum of two years of relevant post-qualification working experience. Candidates with qualifications other than an honours degree will be considered on their individual merits. Qualifying examinations to test the applicants' abilities to follow the prescribed courses and/or interviews may be conducted.Applicants with qualifications from a university or comparable institution outside Hong Kong where the language of teaching or examination is not English are required, unless exceptionally exempted, to obtain:(1) a score of 550 or above (paper-based test) or 80 or above (internet-based test) in the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL); or(2) a minimum overall band of 6 with no subtest lower than 5.5 in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS); or(3) grade C or above in either the Overseas General Certificate of Education, the International General Certificate of Secondary Education, or the Cambridge Test of Proficiency in English Language.
The social service sector demands the managerial staff to embody a host of management knowledge in various areas including human resources, finance, fund raising, marketing, organizational management, strategic management, social policy and administration, research and evaluation, information technology in service delivery, etc. The MSocSc(Social Service Management) programme prepares the social service managers to meet the challenges faced by human service organizations today and in the future.
