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.
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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 (Classes may need to be conducted via online platform depending on epidemic for the sake of students’ safety)
September 2023
* with passes in Chinese and English languages in either HKCEE or HKDSE (Level 2) or equivalent public examination
Year 1: $48,127 Year 2: $53,193 Year 3: $65,858
The tuition fee above is under 2023/24 Cohort.