Program Overview
The Social Policy and Social Development at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University is a MA programme in Social Sciences over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of social sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Social Policy and Social Development programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Hong Kong and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: USD 611 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 505 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Social Policy and Social Development programme are prepared for diverse careers in social sciences:
- Policy Analyst
- NGO Programme Manager
- Researcher
- Social Worker
- Diplomat
- Development Consultant
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Policy Research Method
- Social Context\xa0& Ethics
- Social Policy Analysis\xa0& Social Accountability
- Social Planning\xa0& the Policy Process
- Theory\xa0& Practice of Social Development
- Integrative Project
- Assessing Globalisation\xa0& Social Development
- Comparative Social Policy\xa0& Social Development
- Contemporary Issues in Social Policy
- Digital Technologies\xa0& Social Development
- Emerging Issues of Social Policy in Asia
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A recognised Bachelor\'s degree;
- Preference will be given to applicants with a background in social sciences and work experience relevant to social policy and social development.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 611 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 505 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 611 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 505 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The Hong Kong Polytechnic University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Kowloon, Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University is a public university in Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong. The university is one of the eight government-funded degree-granting tertiary institutions in Hong...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2017-08-18
- Start Date 2018-09-03
- Language English
- Duration 12 months