Master of Social Work (MSW)-graduate

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Programme Information

The Programme of Master of Social Work is jointly offered by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, HKBU and the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, BNBU and receive the award from the HKBU.The Master of Social Work is designed for those who have received undergraduate training in social work or social sciences and human service related degree programme, and wish to advance their knowledge and skills in general, particularly with respect to mental health practice. The programme, with its structure kept intact, has been continuously strengthened with new academic input and ongoing introduction of new courses addressing rising challenges confronted by social work practitioners and users in the field, such as substance abuse, abusive intimate relations among young people, and domestic violence and tragedies involving people with mental illness. The programme places emphasis on small-class teaching which can facilitate learning in a more comfortable interaction both among students and between students and staff.

The MSW programme aims at developing students in mental health practice. And it’s unique in nature and especially designed for those who are involved in children and youth work, family services, health and mental health social work.

Study Mode	Full-Time	Part-Time
Study Period	1 year	2 years
Credit Unit Requirements for Graduation	Students must complete a total of 30 units, i.e. 12 units of Integrative Courses, 9 units of Concentration Courses and 9 units of Elective Courses.
Tuition Fee	RMB 170,000 per student (Enrolled in 2025-26 Academic Year)
Application Fee	RMB 270 for each application
Official Medium of Instruction	English
Study Location	Beijing Normal – Hong Kong Baptist University (Zhuhai, Guangdong Province)

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Admission Requirements
Admission Requirements

Holder of a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized tertiary institution; or

Professional experience would be preferred.

Applicants with academic achievements or who can demonstrate research potential may also be considered.

Language Requirements

Applicants whose first language is not English, or previous degree not obtained with English as medium of instruction are required to prove their language abilities by means of performance in any one of the tests listed below:
- College English Test Band 6≥450;or
- IELTS(Academic)≥6.0;or
- TOEFL(iBT)≥74
*Test results of IELTS Indicator/IELTS One Skill Retake, TOEFL-iBT Home Edition or Duolingo English Test will not be considered.
Required Application Materials

Required Application Materials

1) Full Official Academic Transcript

Either in Chinese or in English, with the official stamp of the university. If the transcript does not indicate the Cumulative Grade Point Average (cGPA) and the full scale Grade Point Average (GPA), proof of cGPA or full scale GPA should be provided.

2) University Degree and Graduation Certificate

Scanned copies of the original documents are required; a graduating student can provide a letter of enrollment status with the official stamp of the university.

3) Two Reference Letters

Two reference letters with the signature of the referee (either in Chinese or in English); students can also provide the contact information of their referees via the online application system.

4) English Proficiency Test Report

Provide the corresponding English proficiency test report according to the English requirements of each programme; if the medium of instruction at the applicant's previous university was English, a proof of English as the medium of instruction can be used as a substitute.

5) Personal Statement

Either in Chinese or in English, within 500 words. Please fill in your personal statement in the designated location in the application system. Attachment uploaded is not accepted.

6) Scanned Copy of Identity Document

Students from Mainland China: ID card (both sides);

Students from Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan: Mainland Travel Permit;

International student: Passport.

7) Any Other Supporting Documents (not compulsory)

Including but not limited to: portfolio (published papers, news works, GitHub, personal websites, etc.), professional qualification certificates, and award certificates, if any.
Contact us

If you have any questions regarding application, please contact:

Phone: 0756-3620377

Email: gstpg@uic.edu.cn

If you have any questions regarding the programme, please contact:

Phone: 0756-3620936/3620137
Email: msw@uic.edu.cn

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Q&A

Do I need to attend an interview?

The admission selection process varies among programmes. In case an interview is required, shortlisted applicants will be informed by the Faculty/School directly.