Overview

The Social Work programme offered by Hong Kong Baptist University provides doctoral research opportunities across key areas of social work, including youth studies, mental health, and psychiatric rehabilitation, alongside topics such as children and family work, counselling practices, and career and life planning. It supports the study of individual and family well-being within broader social and institutional contexts.

Key Facts

Research also addresses social policy and welfare systems, particularly within Hong Kong and China, as well as community development, empowerment approaches, and critical perspectives on social work practice. Additional themes such as gender studies and narrative practice provide frameworks for understanding identity, inequality, and social support mechanisms.

Applicants with strong academic and research potential are encouraged to apply, with opportunities available through the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme. The programme promotes advanced inquiry into social issues and prepares candidates for professional roles in research, policy, and social service sectors.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Youth and Community Studies
Mental Health and Psychiatric Rehabilitation
Social Policy and Welfare Systems
Children and Family Social Work
Counselling and Narrative Practice
Gender Studies and Community Development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 96 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)

Disciplines

Social Work

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A master’s degree from a recognized university or comparable institution, or
A bachelor’s degree with first-class honors from a recognized university or comparable institution, or
Any other qualification deemed acceptable by the Graduate School for this purpose.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

94000 HKD / year

≈ 94000 HKD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

94000 HKD / year

≈ 94000 HKD / year

Living costs

Hong Kong

Hong Kong (SAR)

13720 - 23419 HKD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.