The Chinese University of Hong Kong

JS4874

Social Work 社會工作

SOCIAL WORK

Short Description

The Social Work programme aims to train students to be professional social workers who are knowledgeable, analytical and empathetic. The programme helps students achieve both conceptual and practical competence in comprehending social problems and helping people in a social context with increasing complexity. Its emphasis includes students' self-understanding, small group teaching, intensive fieldwork practicum, and international exposure with opportunities for overseas placement. Graduates are eligible to apply for 'Registered Social Worker' status and legally assume professional social work positions. Employment rates of our graduates are extremely favorable in the past years.

Remarks:
For details of the undergraduate curriculum, please click here.

Programme Website

http://web.swk.cuhk.edu.hk/?id=451

Requirements

Programme Entrance Requirements
General Entrance Requirements

Core Subjects	Minimum Level
CHINESE LANGUAGE	3
ENGLISH LANGUAGE	3
LIBERAL STUDIES	3
MATHEMATICS COMPULSORY PART	2

Elective Subject(s)	Minimum Level
ANY 2 SUBJECTS^NOTE	3

NOTE: The two subjects may include:
(i)	2 New Senior Secondary elective subjects; or
(ii)	1 New Senior Secondary elective subject and Mathematics (Extended Part) Module I or Module II.

REMARK:
The programme accepts specific Applied Learning course(s) with "Attained with Distinction I/II" as an extra elective subject.
Please refer to http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/adm/jupas/ApL2023 for details.

Core Subjects	Minimum Level
CHINESE LANGUAGE^Note1	3
ENGLISH LANGUAGE	3
LIBERAL STUDIES	2
MATHEMATICS COMPULSORY PART	2

Elective Subject(s)	Minimum Level
ANY 2 SUBJECTS^Note2	3

Note 1: Applicants with very special circumstances may be granted waivers of this requirement on a case-by-case basis. For details, please click here.
Note 2: The two subjects may include:
(i)	2 New Senior Secondary elective subjects^#; or
(ii)	1 New Senior Secondary elective subject and Mathematics (Extended Part) Module I or Module II.
	^#	Other Language subjects (Grade E or above) will be considered as an unspecified elective subject in fulfilling (i) above.
Note 3: "Attained with Distinction I/II" in Applied Learning subjects will be accepted by some programmes as an extra subject for awarding bonus points. For details, please click here.

Calculation of scores for applicants with more than 1 sitting in HKDSE Examination

Most programmes offered by CUHK consider the best results in the same subject taken by a candidate in more than one sitting of HKDSE. Some programmes may have specific arrangements and the admission scores of candidates seeking admission on the strength of results from more than one sitting of HKDSE may be adjusted. Details of calculation of scores in more than one sitting of HKDSE for the 2023-24 entry will be finalised and posted at the admissions website (admission.cuhk.edu.hk).

First Year Tuition Fee

HK$ 42,100

Contacts

Ms. Haicilla Ho

Email: socialwork@cuhk.edu.hk

Tel: 39437490

Statistics

Application Statistics (after Modification of Programme Choices)

Year	Band A	Band B	Band C	Band D	Band E	Total
2022	429	355	666	920	867	3237
2021	361	378	693	915	828	3175
2020	370	378	712	1042	894	3396
2019	309	363	637	920	865	3094
2018	315	440	694	969	908	3326
2017	401	446	802	1087	1104	3840
2016	349	438	809	1092	1126	3814
2015	437	524	947	1413	1446	4767
2014	440	466	977	1492	1634	5009
2013	349	548	970	1455	1662	4984
2012	468	627	1299	2030	2113	6537

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Offer Statistics (as at the Announcement of the Main Round Offer Results)

Year	Band A	Band B	Band C	Band D	Band E	Total
2022	39	0	0	0	0	39
2021	40	0	0	0	0	40
2020	39	0	0	0	0	39
2019	37	0	0	0	0	37
2018	39	0	0	0	0	39
2017	39	0	0	0	0	39
2016	39	0	0	0	0	39
2015	40	0	0	0	0	40
2014	41	0	0	0	0	41
2013	42	0	0	0	0	42
2012	42	0	0	0	0	42

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