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Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy
Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong, HK, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR
18 monthsProgram duration
883 USDTuition Fee/year
YesScholarships
Health/HealthcareMain Subject Area
Program overview
Main Subject
Health/Healthcare
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
Blended
Programme Aims
The emphasis of this programme is on “scholarship in practice” in both teaching and learning, and on the development of reflective and competent practitioners who can work with individuals, couples or families. Students are encouraged to enhance their ability to recognise the complexity and inter-connectedness of the problems and issues that confront people; to reflect upon and draw implications from the social, economic and political contexts that influence human-service practitioners and their clients with individual, marital and family problems; to relate family-centred practice theories and systems therapy to their own practice; and to develop personalised professional styles.
Characteristics
This programme is designed for practising social workers and related human-service professionals who are interested in working with individuals, couples and families. The programme is offered on a mixed-mode basis, with the majority of its subjects being taught on weekday evenings.
Students who enrol in the 30-credit programme can take either an additional 13 credits (3 credits of coursework and 10 credits of clinical training) and prepare themselves to apply for Clinical Membership in the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT), or complete 21 credits and exit with a Postgraduate Diploma.
This programme is offered within the Postgraduate Scheme in Applied Social Sciences. Its configuration of multiple subjects means it is a unique form postgraduate training in applied social sciences in Hong Kong. Allowing students from different specialisms to take subjects from the same pool of electives is important for enhancing their competence to learn and practice in a multidisciplinary context, which are characteristics of a well-rounded professional.
Students are equipped with the knowledge that is necessary to make integrative links between classroom learning and practice in the field.
Program overview
Main Subject
Health/Healthcare
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
Blended
Programme Aims
The emphasis of this programme is on “scholarship in practice” in both teaching and learning, and on the development of reflective and competent practitioners who can work with individuals, couples or families. Students are encouraged to enhance their ability to recognise the complexity and inter-connectedness of the problems and issues that confront people; to reflect upon and draw implications from the social, economic and political contexts that influence human-service practitioners and their clients with individual, marital and family problems; to relate family-centred practice theories and systems therapy to their own practice; and to develop personalised professional styles.
Characteristics
This programme is designed for practising social workers and related human-service professionals who are interested in working with individuals, couples and families. The programme is offered on a mixed-mode basis, with the majority of its subjects being taught on weekday evenings.
Students who enrol in the 30-credit programme can take either an additional 13 credits (3 credits of coursework and 10 credits of clinical training) and prepare themselves to apply for Clinical Membership in the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT), or complete 21 credits and exit with a Postgraduate Diploma.
This programme is offered within the Postgraduate Scheme in Applied Social Sciences. Its configuration of multiple subjects means it is a unique form postgraduate training in applied social sciences in Hong Kong. Allowing students from different specialisms to take subjects from the same pool of electives is important for enhancing their competence to learn and practice in a multidisciplinary context, which are characteristics of a well-rounded professional.
Students are equipped with the knowledge that is necessary to make integrative links between classroom learning and practice in the field.
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Tuition fee and scholarships
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Home to an exclusive lineup of multinationals and business giants, Hong Kong is one of the most dynamic and exciting metropolises in the world. Students here can fully enjoy itsgorgeous landscape and fabulous city life.
PolyU’s campus is just a stone’s throw from Hong Kong’s city centre, so international students don’t have to go far to access anything they might need. You’ll find the international communities within PolyU as well as Hong Kong within reach when you need to help. Students can also take advantage of the University’s professional counselling services.
Will it help you land your first job?
Already thinking about the life after graduation? You’ll be interested to learn that, in 2016, nearly 96% of degree graduates from PolyUfound a job or pursued further studies. This is probably attributed to the University’s strong industry links and the excellent career development programmes to support graduates throughout their first-job hunt.
Wide range of academic programmes to choose from The prestigious PolyU offers a wide variety of professional programmes within the following disciplines:
Interested? Explore bachelor’s degrees at the University here. From programmes in civil engineering to studies in social work, there would be something to suit your taste.
Admissions and tuition fees
Admission requirements vary by subject. If you are sitting the International Baccalaureate, for instance, aim to score at least 24 points in total, with at least grade four in two of your higher level subjects. Read guidelines on international admission requirements here.
Full-time bachelor’s students in the 2017-18 academic year will be charged HK$120,000 (approximately US$15,585) per academic year.
Arts and Humanities (6)
BA (Hons) Scheme in Chinese History and Culture
BA (Hons) Scheme in Design (Advertising Design / Environmental Design / Information Design / Interaction Design / Interior Design / Media Design / Product Design / Service Design / Social Design)
BA (Hons) Scheme in English and Applied Linguistics
BA (Hons) Scheme in Fashion (Fashion Design / Knitwear Design / Contour Fashion and Activewear / Fashion Business / Fashion Innovation and Technology)
BA (Hons) in Linguistics and Translation
BSc (Hons) Scheme in Building and Real Estate (Building Engineering and Management / Property Management / Surveying)
BSc (Hons) in Language Sciences and Analytics
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) / Bachelor of Science (Honours) Scheme in Translation, Language Sciences and Analytics (Linguistics and Translation / Language Sciences and Analytics)
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Speech Therapy
Bachelor’s Degree Scheme in Humanities
Business and Management (6)
Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) Scheme in Accounting and Finance (Accountancy / Accounting and Finance / Digital Finance and Investment)
Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) Scheme in Global Business and Logistics, Aviation, Maritime, and Supply Chain Management
Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) Scheme in Management and Marketing (Management / Marketing)
Engineering and Technology (6)
BEng (Hons) / BSc (Hons) Scheme in Information and Artificial Intelligence Engineering (Electronic Systems and Internet-of-Things / Artificial Intelligence and Information Engineering/ Information Security)
BEng (Hons) Scheme in Aviation Engineering (Aviation Engineering / Air Transport Engineering)
BEng (Hons) Scheme in Building Sciences and Engineering (Building Sciences and Engineering / Building Sciences and Engineering (Building Services Engineering))
BEng (Hons) Scheme in Civil Engineering & Sustainable Development (Civil Engineering/ Structural & Fire Safety Engineering / Environmental Engineering & Sustainable Development / Civil Engineering (Smart Mobility) with a Secondary Major in AIDA)
BEng (Hons) Scheme in Electrical Engineering (Electrical Engineering / Transportation Systems Engineering)
BEng (Hons) Scheme in Mechanical Engineering (Mechanical Engineering / Product Analysis and Engineering Design)
BSc (Hons) Scheme in Biomedical Engineering
BSc (Hons) Scheme in Computing and AI (Computer Science / Financial Technology and Artificial Intelligence / Enterprise Information Systems)
BSc (Hons) Scheme in Data Science (Data Science and Analytics / Investment Science and Finance Analytics)
BSc (Hons) Scheme in Logistics and Enterprise Engineering (Logistics Engineering with Management / Enterprise Engineering with Management)
Life Sciences and Medicine (6)
BSc (Hons) Scheme in Biotechnology and Chemical Technology
BSc (Hons) Scheme in Medical Laboratory Science and Radiography - Medical Laboratory Science
BSc (Hons) Scheme in Nursing - Mental Health Nursing
BSc (Hons) Scheme in Nursing - Nursing
BSc (Hons) Scheme in Optometry (Optometry / Vision Science)
BSc (Hons) Scheme in Rehabilitation Sciences - Occupational Therapy
BSc (Hons) Scheme in Rehabilitation Sciences - Physiotherapy
Natural Sciences (6)
BSc (Hons) Scheme in Food Safety and Technology
BSc (Hons) in Physics with a Secondary Major in Artificial Intelligence & Data Analytics (AIDA) / Innovation and Entrepreneurship (IE)
Social Sciences and Management (6)
BA (Hons) Scheme in Applied Social Sciences (Social Work / Social Policy and Social Entrepreneurship)
BSc (Hons) Scheme in Hotel and Tourism Management (Hotel Management / Smart Tourism and Hospitality / Event and Experience Management, with a Secondary Major in Artificial Intelligence & Data Analytics (AIDA) / Innovation and Entrepreneurship (IE))
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A rich array of master’s programmes on offer
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University offers a full range of postgraduate programmes to choose from these disciplines:
Admissions and tuition fees
In addition to the entry requirements specific to your chosen programmes, you would need to meet PolyU’s English language requirements. If you are a non-native English speaker and haven’t received an undergraduate qualification from an English-language university, you would need to fulfill the University’s requirement on TOEFL or IELTS.
Meanwhile, tuition fees for international students at postgraduate level vary depending on the course.
Arts and Humanities (6)
Doctor of Applied Language Sciences
Doctor of Design
Master of Arts in Chinese Culture
Master of Arts in Chinese Linguistics
Master of Arts in English Studies for the Professions (English Language Arts /English for the Professions/ English Language Studies/ English Language Teaching)
Master of Arts in Fashion and Textile Design
Master of Arts in Global Fashion Management
Master of Arts in Sustainable Fashion and Innovation
Master of Arts in Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language
Master of Arts in Translating and Interpreting
Master of Arts/Postgraduate Diploma in Bespoke and New Couture
Master of Arts/Postgraduate Diploma in Chinese Language and Literature
Master of Design (Innovative Business Design/ Intelligent Systems Design/ Smart Service Design/ Transitioal Environments Design)
Master of Science in Carbon Neutral Cities and Urban Sustainability
Master of Science in Generative AI and the Humanities
Master of Science in Intelligent Construction
Master of Science/Postgraduate Diploma in Intelligent Wearable Technology
Master of Speech Therapy
Business and Management (6)
Doctor of Business Administration
Doctor of Management
Master of Corporate Governance
Master of Finance (Corporate Finance)
Master of Finance (Investment Management)
Master of Science in Accountancy
Master of Science in Business Management
Master of Science in China Business Studies
Master of Science in Human Resource Management
Master of/Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Accounting
Engineering and Technology (6)
Master of Engineering in Building Services Engineering
Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence and Big Data Computing
Master of Science in Aviation Engineering
Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering
Master of Science in Blockchain Technology
Master of Science in Building Services Engineering
Master of Science in Civil Engineering
Master of Science in Data Science and Analytics
Master of Science in Electric Vehicles
Master of Science in Electrical Engineering
Master of Science in Electronic and Information Engineering
Master of Science in Environmental Management and Engineering
Master of Science in Facility Management
Master of Science in Fire and Safety Engineering
Master of Science in Geomatics
Master of Science in High Performance Buildings
Master of Science in Industrial Logistics Systems
Master of Science in Information Technology
Master of Science in Knowledge and Technology Management
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Master of Science in Metaverse Technology
Master of Science in Microelectronics Technology & Materials
Master of Science in Microelectronics and Quantum Systems Engineering
Master of Science in Project Management
Master of Science in Quantitative Finance and FinTech
Master of Science in Smart Manufacturing
Master of Science in Urban Informatics and Smart Cities
Master of Science/Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering Business Management
Master of Science/Postgraduate Diploma in Supply Chain and Logistics Management
Life Sciences and Medicine (6)
Doctor of Health Science
Doctor of Optometry
Master of Applied Psychology
Master of Applied Psychology (Diverse Learning Needs)
Master of Arts in Guidance and Counselling
Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy
Master of Arts in Mental Health
Master of Arts in School and Community Psychology
Master of Medical Imaging
Master of Medical Laboratory Science
Master of Nursing
Master of Science in Biopharmaceutical Development and Commercialization
Master of Science in Health Informatics
Master of Science in Manipulative Physiotherapy
Master of Science in Medical Data Science
Master of Science in Medical Imaging and Radiation Science
Master of Science in Medical Laboratory Science
Master of Science in Medical Physics
Master of Science in Nursing
Master of Science in Nutrition and Healthy Ageing
Master of Science in Nutrition and Healthy Ageing (Nutrition in Practice)
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy
Master of Science in Rehabilitation Sciences
Master of Science in Rehabilitation of People with Developmental Disabilities
Master of Science in Sports Physiotherapy
Natural Sciences (6)
Doctor of Food Science and Management
Master of Science in Applied Mathematics for Science and Technology (Actuarial and Investment Science)
Master of Science in Global Food Safety Management and Risk Analysis
Master of Science in Sustainable Technology for Carbon Neutrality
Social Sciences and Management (6)
Doctor of Hotel and Tourism Management
Doctor of Social Work
MSc Scheme in Hospitality & Tourism Management (Luxury Experiences Management/ Innovation & Entrepreneurship in Hospitality/ International Hospitality Management/ International Tourism & Convention Management/ International Wine Management)
Master of Arts in Bilingual Corporate Communication
Master of Arts in Social Policy and Social Development
Master of Science in Global Hospitality Business
Master of Science in Innovative Multimedia Entertainment
Master of Science in Operational Research and Risk Analysis
Master of Social Work
Full-Time MBA (1)
Master of Business Administration
Arts and Humanities (6)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) / Master of Philosophy (MPhil)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) / Master of Philosophy (MPhil) - Department of Building Environment and Energy Engineering
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) / Master of Philosophy (MPhil) - Department of Building and Real Estate
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) / Master of Philosophy (MPhil) - Department of Chinese History and Culture
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) / Master of Philosophy (MPhil) - Department of Chinese and Bilingual Studies
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) / Master of Philosophy (MPhil) - Department of English and Communication
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) / Master of Philosophy (MPhil) - Department of Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics
Business and Management (6)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Department of Logistics and Maritime Studies
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Department of Management and Marketing
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - School of Accounting and Finance
Engineering and Technology (6)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) / Master of Philosophy (MPhil) - Department of Aeronautical and Aviation Engineering
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) / Master of Philosophy (MPhil) - Department of Biomedical Engineering
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) / Master of Philosophy (MPhil) - Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) / Master of Philosophy (MPhil) - Department of Computing
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) / Master of Philosophy (MPhil) - Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) / Master of Philosophy (MPhil) - Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) / Master of Philosophy (MPhil) - Department of Mechanical Engineering
Engineering Doctorate
Life Sciences and Medicine (6)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) / Master of Philosophy (MPhil) - Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) / Master of Philosophy (MPhil) - Department of Health Technology and Informatics
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) / Master of Philosophy (MPhil) - Department of Rehabilitation Sciences
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) / Master of Philosophy (MPhil) - School of Nursing
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) / Master of Philosophy (MPhil) - School of Optometry
Natural Sciences (6)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) / Master of Philosophy (MPhil) - Department of Applied Mathematics
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) / Master of Philosophy (MPhil) - Department of Applied Physics
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) / Master of Philosophy (MPhil) - Department of Food Science and Nutrition
Social Sciences and Management (6)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) / Master of Philosophy (MPhil) - Department of Applied Social Sciences