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Childcare, Elderly and Community Services Discipline
  1. Admission
  2. S6 Full time
  3. Higher Diploma
  4. Higher Diploma in Social Work
Self-financed Programmes

Higher Diploma in Social Work

Programme code CE124303

The following section presents the programme information offered in September 2023. Application information for AY 2024/25 will be announced in early November 2023.
Duration of Study
2 Years
Mode of Study
Full-time
Offering Campus(es) / Venue(s)
IVE (Sha Tin)
Entrance Requirements
Five HKDSE subjects at Level 2 or above, including English Language and Chinese Language; OR VTC Diploma of Foundation Studies; OR Diploma Yi Jin; OR Equivalent.
Remarks :
  1. An "Attained", "Attained with Distinction (I)" and "Attained with Distinction (II)" in an HKDSE Applied Learning (ApL) subject (Category B subjects) are regarded as equivalent to an HKDSE subject at "Level 2", "Level 3" and "Level 4" respectively, and a maximum of two ApL subjects (excluding ApL(C)) can be counted for admission purpose.
  2. A "Grade D or E" and a "Grade C or above" in an HKDSE Other Language subject (Category C subjects) are regarded as equivalent to an HKDSE subject at "Level 2" and "Level 3" respectively, and one Other Language subject can be counted for admission purpose.
  3. This programme is NOT applicable to VTC Diploma in Vocational Education / Diploma of Vocational Education / Diploma of Vocational Baccalaureate (DVB) graduates.
  4. Applicants are required to pass an interview.
Programme Aims
With an emphasis on the integration of theories and practice, the programme enables students to develop a sound understanding of essential social work theories, local social welfare systems and related policies as well as practical competences to provide support to individuals, families and communities. From learning to fieldwork placements, such comprehensive learning aims to facilitate students to become professional, competent and accountable social workers who will be able to promote the well-being of Hong Kong citizens and the development of social welfare in Hong Kong.
Career Prospects
Graduates of the programme can serve as social work assistants or related position.
Articulation
Graduates can apply for admission to full-time / part-time bachelor degree programmes at various local and overseas universities, e.g.
  1. Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Social Work, the Hong Kong Polytechnic University
  2. Bachelor of Social Sciences in Social Work, the City University of Hong Kong
  3. Bachelor of Social Work (Hons), the Hong Kong Baptist University
  4. Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) Programme, the Hong Kong Shue Yan University
  5. Bachelor of Social Sciences (Hons) in Social Work, Caritas Institute of Higher Education
  6. Bachelor of Social Sciences (Hons) in Social Work, the Hong Kong College of Technology
  7. Bachelor of Social Work (Hons), the Gratia Christian College
  8. Bachelor of Social Work (Hons), the Hong Kong Nang Yan College of Higher Education
Professional Recognition
Graduates of the programme are eligible for registration as Registered Social Workers (RSW) with the Social Workers Registration Board.
Notes
Students may be required to attend classes on other VTC campuses. VTC reserves the right to cancel any programme, revise programme content or change the offering institute(s) / campus(es) / class venue(s) if circumstances so warrant.

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