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Expected Duration
1 year
Fees
HK$200,000
Expected Programme Start Date
2025 September
Application Deadline
Main Round:
12:00 noon (GMT +8), February 14, 2025
12:00 noon (GMT +8), February 14, 2025
Description
Full Time (one year, with classes on evenings, occasional weekends and optionally during daytime)
Expected Duration
2 years
Fees
HK$200,000
Expected Programme Start Date
2025 September
Application Deadline
Main Round:
12:00 noon (GMT +8), February 14, 2025
12:00 noon (GMT +8), February 14, 2025
Description
Part Time (two years, with classes on evenings and occasional weekends and optionally during daytime)
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Overview
Our Master of Social Sciences programme in the field of Sociology [MSocSc(Sociology)] provides an innovative, problem-based approach to sociology that highlights the vital role of sociology in understanding and responding to society’s most pressing challenges. We offer comprehensive training in research design, methods and implementation. Our unique broad-based programme structure features courses that encompass the Department of Sociology’s four key strengths: sociology, criminology, media & cultural studies, and spatial population analysis.
Our programme is ideally suited for those wanting to:
● attain research and analytical skills to advance their professional careers in the public sector or private industry
Our programme is ideally suited for those wanting to:
● attain research and analytical skills to advance their professional careers in the public sector or private industry
● receive advanced training in sociology to prepare for application for further doctoral studies
In this programme, we aim to provide you with:
● the ability to critically analyze social phenomena, apply theoretical frameworks, and utilize appropriate research methods to investigate complex social issues
● the ability to critically analyze social phenomena, apply theoretical frameworks, and utilize appropriate research methods to investigate complex social issues
● advanced research skills, including the ability to design and conduct empirical studies, collect and analyze data, and interpret findings to contribute to the field of sociology
● the ability to effectively communicate sociological concepts and research findings to both academic and non-academic audiences through written reports, presentations, and other forms of communication
● an understanding of ethical principles in sociological research and practice, and be equipped to address social inequalities and advocate for social justice within your work
● a capacity for independent and critical thinking, enabling you to identify and address social issues, propose innovative solutions, and contribute to the development of sociological knowledge and practice
This brand new programme, launching in September 2025, builds on the Department of Sociology’s impressive history as a leading global centre for the study of sociology.
Entrance Requirements
1. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree, or another qualification of equivalent standard, preferably with a major in the social sciences or humanities discipline.
2. Candidates will possibly be required to pass a written test and a face-to-face interview, and if necessary, a language test will be scheduled to assess their English proficiency.
3. You may need to satisfy visa and English language requirements.
2. Candidates will possibly be required to pass a written test and a face-to-face interview, and if necessary, a language test will be scheduled to assess their English proficiency.
3. You may need to satisfy visa and English language requirements.
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Faculty
Faculty of Social Sciences
The Faculty of Social Sciences was established in 1967, and has undergone rapid expansion and significant transformation since. The Faculty has six core Departments/Centre: Geography, Politics and Public Administration, Psychology, Social Work and Social Administration, and Sociology, and Journalism and Media Studies Centre. The Faculty is also the home to eight multidisciplinary research centres. These link scholars in the same field with experts from diversified disciplines in The University of Hong Kong and other research institutions both in Hong Kong, Mainland China and elsewhere in the world; and to provide a convenient focus for research, teaching, professional training, publication and international scholarly exchange and collaboration on specific areas of interest.
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