Whether it is for interest or development prospects, many people who have already joined the workplace plan to obtain professional qualifications through further studies, so as to change the track and develop in another industry. The following is a collection of industries that can obtain professional qualifications by studying for a master’s degree or a doctoral degree. It is suitable for those who hold a degree and want to devote themselves to another profession.
lawyer
In Hong Kong, if you want to become a lawyer but your degree is not a law degree, you will generally choose to take a two-year Juris Doctor program. After completing the Juridical Doctor, one can apply for a one-year full-time or two-year part-time “Postgraduate Certificate in Laws” (PCLL), plus one or two years of internship, to become a litigator/solicitor.
It should be noted that the number of PCLL places in Hong Kong is limited each year, and the competition is very fierce. Not all graduates of the Juris Doctor program can also be admitted to PCLL and become lawyers. In addition, the tuition fees of the Juris Doctor program are mostly more than 400,000. Therefore, working people decide to change careers Think carefully and plan carefully before becoming a lawyer.
Juris Doctor
CUHK – Doctor of Laws
Entry Requirements: Holder of a non-law bachelor’s degree from a local or overseas university (programs taught in English, graduate with minimum second class honors)
Tuition: $436,320
Duration: Two years full-time / Three and a half years part-time
CUHK – JD/MBA Program
Entry Requirements: Holder of a non-law degree from a local or overseas university (programs taught in English with at least second-class honors); two years of full-time work experience
Tuition: $363,600
Duration: 3 years full-time / 5 years part-time
HKU – Doctor of Laws
Entry Requirements: Holder of a non-law bachelor’s degree from a local or overseas university (programs taught in English, graduate with minimum second class honors)
Tuition: $480,000
Duration: Two years full-time
CityU – Doctor of Laws
Entry Requirements: Possess a non-law bachelor’s degree from a local or overseas university (courses are taught in English)
Tuition: $475,200
Duration: Two years full-time
Nurse
The work of nurses is full of meaning, with large opportunities for employment and promotion, and stable salary, which is attractive to working people who like to contact and take care of others. Those who hold a degree other than nursing and do not want to choose a nursing school or an associate degree program can generally apply for a master’s degree in nursing for undergraduate graduates who aspire to become registered nurses. After three years of study, they can obtain registration Professional qualifications for nurses (general practice).
Nursing Science Master’s Program
HKU – Master of Science in Nursing (Pre-registration)
Entrance requirements: Possess a non-nursing bachelor’s degree from a local or overseas university within 5 years (the courses are taught in English); meet the minimum requirements for admission to the Enrolled Nursing Training Program formulated by the Nursing Council of Hong Kong
Tuition: $150,000 per year
Duration: Three years full-time
CUHK – Master of Science in Nursing (Pre-registration)
Entry Requirements: Possess a recognized bachelor’s degree in any discipline (graduated with second-class honors or above or grade B or above); meet the minimum requirements for admission to the Enrolled Nursing Training Program formulated by the Nursing Council of Hong Kong
Tuition: $145,000 per year
Duration: Three years full-time
PolyU – Master of Science in Nursing
Entry Requirements: Possess a recognized bachelor’s degree in any discipline; meet the minimum requirements for admission to the Enrolled Nursing Training Program set by the Nursing Council of Hong Kong
Tuition: $348,780
Duration: Three years full-time
social worker
Social work is a job with a sense of mission. The types of work include school social workers, medical social workers, SWD social workers, outreach social workers, etc. In addition to providing counseling, they will also assist in formulating counseling policies and preparing activities. Many institutions in Hong Kong also offer Master of Social Work programs for those who already hold a bachelor’s degree and wish to become registered social workers in Hong Kong, and most of them can choose full-time or part-time, so that students do not have to quit their original jobs immediately. Work, financial pressure is relatively small.
Master of Social Work Program
HKU – Master of Social Work
Entry requirements: Possession of a recognized bachelor’s degree
Tuition: $136,200 per year for full-time / $91,000 per year for part-time
Duration: Two years full-time / Three years part-time
CUHK – Master of Social Sciences in Social Work
Entry Requirements: Holder of a non-social work bachelor’s degree (minimum second class honors)
Tuition Fee: $295,500 for full-time / $275,500 for part-time
Duration: Two years full-time / Three years part-time
PolyU – Master of Social Work
Entry requirements: Possession of a recognized bachelor’s degree
Tuition: $296,400
Duration: Three years part-time
CityU – Master of Social Work
Entry Requirements: Possession of a recognized bachelor’s degree; pass interview
Tuition: $308,000
Duration: Two years full-time / Three years part-time
HKBU – Master of Social Sciences in Social Work
Entry Requirements: Possession of a recognized bachelor’s degree; pass interview
Tuition: $275,000 for full-time / $260,000 for part-time
Duration: Two years full-time / Two years part-time
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