Social Policy

Social Science
Applicable to students admitted in 2026-27.

Description

Students are required to complete a minimum of 18 units of courses, with at least 6 units at 3000 or above level, as follows:

1. Required Courses: 9 units

SOWK1114, 3320, 3340
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CodeTitleT1T2Prerequisites
SOWK 1114From Understanding to Empowering the Socially DisadvantagedNot for students who have taken SOWK2190 or UGEC2014.
SOWK 3320Social Work Research
SOWK 3340Social Policy and Planning

2. Elective Courses: 9 units

Any 9 units from the following:
SOWK2160, 2200, 2202, 2203, 2204, 3250, 4510, 4520, 4530, 4550, 4592
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CodeTitleT1T2Prerequisites
SOWK 2160Economic Insecurity and Social Security in Global Contexts
SOWK 2200Interpersonal Violence
SOWK 2202Social Work and Cultural Diversity
SOWK 2203Mission-driven Social Enterprise
SOWK 2204Social Innovation and Social Change for Good
SOWK 3250Macro Social Work Theories and Practice
SOWK 4510Seminar I: Family-centered Social Work
SOWK 4520Seminar II: Social Work with Young People
SOWK 4530Seminar III: Social Work with Older People
SOWK 4550Seminar V: Poverty and Social Exclusion
SOWK 4592Seminar XI: Special Seminar

Explanatory Notes

1.“Social Policy” and “Social Welfare” are two independent Minor Programmes. Students are required to indicate their choice to the Department when applying. On completion of the unit requirement, the name of the chosen Minor Programme will be shown on the transcript.
2.This Minor Programme is not applicable to students who major in Social Work.
3.No more than 9 units of courses taken to fulfill the requirements of the students’ Major Programme(s) and other Minor Programme(s) respectively can be used to fulfill the requirement of this Minor Programme.