The Higher Diploma in Social Work awarded by the Hong Kong College of Technology is recognised by the Social Workers Registration Board. Graduates are eligible to apply for registration as a Registered Social Worker.
Programme Features
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Articulation Path
Graduates may apply for the following bachelor's degree programmes:
Careeer Prospects
Graduates are qualified for registration as Registered Social Worker and apply for Social Work Assistant or equivalent positions at Social Welfare Department, social welfare agencies or NGOs.
Every student is required to complete 820 hours fieldwork practice (100-hour pre-placement workshop and 720-hour fieldwork experience) at 2 different social welfare organizations. The scope of fieldwork placement covers a broad range of services, including children and youth service, rehabilitation service, elderly service, family and child welfare, community development. Through fieldwork placement, students can put their social work values, knowledge and skills into practice and obtain valuable work experiences.
Part Time
Face to face
September 2024
#If one of the five HKDSE subjects considered is “Citizenship and Social Development”, the general admission requirement shall be “Attained” instead of “Level 2”.
^Applied Learning Chinese (for non-Chinese speaking students) is in general accepted as Chinese Language qualification, but it is not considered as an elective subject.
*with passes in Chinese and English languages in either HKCEE or HKDSE (Level 2) or equivalent public examination.
Year 1: $50,065 Year 2: $55,335 Year 3: $68,510
The tuition fee above is under 2024/25 Cohort.
Tuition fees and subsidies are to be reviewed and adjusted annually on various factors.