Program Overview
The Rehabilitation of People with Developmental Disabilities at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University is a MSc programme in Humanities 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 humanities. 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 Rehabilitation of People with Developmental Disabilities 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 511 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 409 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Rehabilitation of People with Developmental Disabilities programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Psychosocial rehabilitation for people with developmental disabilities
- Sensory and motor intervention for people with developmental disabilities
- Recent advances in rehabilitation for people with developmental disabilities
- Advanced Study in Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Vocational rehabilitation
- Theories and practice of counseling for rehabilitation and health professionals
- Case management of people with developmental disabilities
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A Bachelor\'s degree in occupational therapy, physiotherapy, nursing, psychology,\xc2\xa0social work, speech therapy, education or related health care disciplines from PolyU or a recognised institution or the equivalent, preferably with one year of post-qualification work experience with people with developmental disabilities;
OR - A professional diploma in occupational therapy, physiotherapy, nursing, psychology,\xc2\xa0social work, speech therapy, education or related health care disciplines from PolyU or a recognised institution or the equivalent, with two years of work experience and evidence of continuous education over the past two years.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 511 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 409 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 511 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 409 (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