PolMaster of Arts in Social Policy and Social DevelopmentThe Hong Kong Polytechnic University · Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China

Program Overview

Dates and tuition are specific to the 2027 intake

Multiple application rounds (other deadlines: Feb 25, 2027).

Please check the official program website (link below) for specific writing guidelines

CV or resume

Recommendation letters x 1

Optional

Employer's recommendation optional.

Official transcript(s)

Graduation certificate and official academic transcript; include grading-system explanatory notes.

Academic: Bachelor's degree; Recognised bachelor's; preference for social sciences background and work experience relevant to social policy and social development.
Prerequisites: Relevant academic background; Social sciences background and relevant social policy/social development work experience preferred.
IELTS: 6.0 overall; IELTS Academic. University minimum if prior degree was not taught in English.
TOEFL: New scale: 4.5 overall | Old scale: 80 overall; University minimum if prior degree was not taught in English. Applies to tests from 21 Jan 2026.; University minimum if prior degree was not taught in English. New scale applies to tests from 21 Jan 2026.

Historical admission data is not published.