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Bachelor of Social Work (Hons)
(BSW)
Will I be qualified to be a social worker after taking your BSW programme?

Our BSW programme has completed a Regular Qualification Recognition Review by Social Workers Registration Board (SWRB) in 2017 and has been awarded the confirmation of the prgramme for 8 years. Graduates can apply for its registration and bear the title of Registered Social Worker (RSW). This registration is the requirement for one to work as a professional social worker in social welfare agencies in Hong Kong. For details, please refer to the website of the SWRB: www.swrb.org.hk

How different is the BU social work programme?

We are probably the first programme to have fieldwork placement arranged in Mainland China. With the establishment of SWRB since 1990s, all social work programmes in Hong Kong have similar components in their programme design in order to meet the social workers’ registration requirement. However there are also distinctive features. The Department of Social Work is unique in facililating learning with a close teacher-student relationship through lectures, tutorial groups, seminars and workshops. There is also a custom that senior students would take initiatives to care for the junior students. The sense of community is strong among existing students and social work alumni.

What was the career prospect for BU social work graduates?

Graduates with the BSW (Hons) Degree are qualified to apply as Registered Social Workers (RSWs) in Hong Kong according to the Social Workers Registration Ordinance 1997. Graduates with BSW (Hons) degree are eligible to be employed as Assistant Social Work Officers in the Social Welfare Department or in Non-governmental Organizations in Hong Kong. The Department has always committed itself to training committed and reflective social workers for Hong Kong society. Many of our graduates have taken senior positions at various NGOs and the Social Welfare Department of Hong Kong SAR Government.

If I have any query, where or who shall I approach for assistance?

Our Department does not handle in details enquiries directly from applicants with regard to their applications. Academic Registry handles all formal procedures and enquiries about admission. For details of contact, please visit their webpage at:
http://ar.hkbu.edu.hk/pros/contact_us/

 

For information about JUPAS admission and offer statisitics, please refer to the JUPAS website at: https://www.jupas.edu.hk/en/programme/hkbu/JS2660/