Master of Arts in Mental Health

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54047-FMH/PMH

The overall aim of the programme is to prepare reflective social work and mental health practitioners via a mixed-mode programme of study which enables participants to develop specialised practice knowledge through an intellectually challenging experience.

This programme is specially designed for practising social workers, teachers, nurses and other mental health professionals. The specialism is offered on a mixed-mode basis, with the majority of subjects being taught in the evening. On completion of 22 credits (8 subjects), students can apply to graduate with a Postgraduate Diploma.

This programme provides students with a holistic and multidimensional perspective on understanding and working with individuals who are confronting mental health and mental illness issues.

It embraces a humanistic and deep understanding of clients with mental problems. It also equips students with current knowledge of international trends in mental health practice. This enables them not only to gain knowledge and practice competence from prevalent clinical perspectives, but also to embrace a humanistic orientation to promote mental growth and mental health for individuals, families and communities.

During the course of study, students will be equipped with the knowledge that is needed to make integrative links between classroom learning and direct field practice. Mental health professionals such as social workers, teachers and nurses are spontaneously challenged by clients with various degrees of mental health problems. A master level training in mental health specialism surely enhances their practice competence in handling clients' mental health problem which may result in better career prospect and development.

08/30/2027

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Hong Kong

Sept 2027 Entry: HK$222,000 per programme (Scholarships: https://www.polyu.edu.hk/apss/study/taught-postgraduate-programmes/master-of-arts-in-mental-health/scholoarships/)

Early Round: 20 October 2026 (Although applications may be accepted beyond this date, prospective students are strongly encouraged to apply early, as places tend to fill quickly.)

Details will be announced on the programme website in due course.

2766 5773

sspg@polyu.edu.hk

Applications must be submitted online via the eAdmission system.

2773 6558

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Hong Kong

For further information on admission matters, please contact: Tel: (852) 2766 5714 Email: sspg@polyu.edu.hk