Program Overview
The Social Work - Family-centred Practice and Family Therapy 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 Work - Family-centred Practice and Family Therapy 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 Work - Family-centred Practice and Family Therapy programme are prepared for diverse careers in social sciences:
- Policy Analyst
- NGO Programme Manager
- Researcher
- Social Worker
- Diplomat
- Development Consultant
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Evolution in Family Therapy: Structural\xa0& Systemic Approaches
- Postmodern Family Therapy: Feminist, Social Constructionist\xa0& Collaborative Practice Approaches
- Marriage, Separation, Divorced\xa0& Reconstituted Families
- Professional Identity\xa0& Ethics
- Practice Research
- Integrative Project
- Brief Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Intervention
- Child\xa0& Family Psychopathology: Theory, Practice\xa0& Research
- Contemporary Family Issues\xa0& Problems in Marriage\xa0& Family Therapy
- Couple Therapy Processes &\xa0Techniques
- Narrative Therapy
- Family Violence
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A Bachelor\'s degree in social work,\xc2\xa0social sciences, and nursing (with psychiatric nursing experience).
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
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