Programme Information
Mode of Study
Mode of Study | Minimum Period | Maximum Period |
Full-time | 12 months | 24 months |
Part-time | 24 months | 36 months |
Medium of Instruction
English
Graduation Requirement
To qualify for the award of the Master of Social Sciences in Health and Social Services Management offered by Lingnan University (LU), students must, where applicable:
- Complete 9 courses (6 courses, 2 elective courses and 1 capstone project)# and obtain a minimum of 30 credits;
- Achieve a minimum CGPA of 2.67; and
- Fulfil the University exit requirement on English language competency, if applicable; and fulfil all University/programme requirements.
- A student who fulfils all the requirements for graduation shall be awarded a Master of Social Sciences in Health and Social Services Management degree with one of the following classifications:
Degree Classification | Minimum Cumulative GPA |
Distinction | 3.50 |
Pass | 2.67 |
Students will be awarded a Postgraduate Diploma in Health and Social Services Management if they complete not less than five courses with a minimum GPA of 2.33, and do not continue in the programme. Acceptance of an intermediate award implies an intention not to complete the required assessments or courses for the final award.
# Subject to Senates's Approval