1+2+2 Articulation Pathway
Students start with HKCT's "Diploma in Applied Education [Social Service]" and articulate to a two-year "Higher Diploma in Social Work" programme. After graduation, students can directly obtain the admission offer^ of "Bachelor of Social Sciences (Hons) in Social Work" programme in the senior year (i.e. direct entry into the third year of the programme). Through train to complete the Diploma, Higher Diploma and Bachelor's degree. The bachelor programme is recognised under the Qualifications Framework in Hong Kong at QF Level 5. Graduates can serve as Assistant Social Work Officer (ASWO) or equivalent. The starting salary for the government is at point 16 on the MPS (the starting salary is $36,850 and effective in April 2024).
^ Required to obtain specified scores, pass the admission interview, and subject to the number of places.
