The study of welfare science at university level covers a wide arena - ranging from the fundamental scientifically-based principles on how to improve social welfare, to the practical methods and techniques employed in providing assistance.

The Department of Welfare Science seeks to develop research across this wide spectrum, which includes the theoretical and practical aspects of such issues as that of newly-arrived residents from overseas, or the notable number of recluses observed in contemporary society, as well as in examining the more established concerns of welfare - those regarding children, the elderly, women, the physically-challenged, and the under-privileged.

By focusing on these features, the department aims to cultivate a diverse range of individuals to achieve varying objectives. Some will gain a deep understanding of social welfare, others will develop their expertise in a specific field, and others will be employed in more practical field, like policy-making or business-planning in the social welfare sector.