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Faculty of Social Sciences
Master of Social Sciences in the field of Sustainability Leadership and Governance
MSocSc(SLG) | Full-time & Part-time
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Programme Highlights:
Expected Duration
Expected Duration
1 year
Fees
Fees
Subject to approval: 1-Year Full-time per year
HK$250,000
Expected Programme Start Date
Expected Programme Start Date
September 1, 2026
Application Deadline
Application Deadline
Overseas Students:
12:00 noon (GMT +8), February 27, 2026
Local Students:
12:00 noon (GMT +8), March 31, 2026
Description
Description
Full Time (one year)
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Expected Duration
Expected Duration
2 years
Fees
Fees
Subject to approval: 2-Year Part-time per year
HK$125,000
Expected Programme Start Date
Expected Programme Start Date
September 1, 2026
Application Deadline
Application Deadline
Overseas Students:
12:00 noon (GMT +8), February 27, 2026
Local Students:
12:00 noon (GMT +8), March 31, 2026
Description
Description
Part Time (two years)
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Overview

This programme aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills required for understanding complex sustainability challenges, and managing sustainability issues in their daily work. Embodied in the aims and curriculum of the programme are the key vision and mission of the Centre, which emphasize the importance of cross-sector collaboration and collective action. Specifically, the programme focuses on building the capacity of actors in the public, business and social sectors to engage in dialogue and partnerships to develop innovative solutions to the challenges set out by the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Our Programme is accredited by ISEP (Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals), formerly known as IEMA (Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment). Students are entitled to complimentary student membership with ISEP for the duration of the Programme, and they will qualify for GradISEP upon successful completion.

In addition, the International Sustainable Business (ISB®) Qualification Program is now available to graduates of the SLG Programme.  The graduates will be conferred the ISB® Advisor (International Sustainable Business) designation by IASE, International Association for Sustainable Economy.

Programme Website: https://ccsg.hku.hk/slgp/

Entrance Requirements

– A Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent qualification
– Satisfy HKU’s English language requirements
– Preference will be given to candidates who have two or more years of related work experience
– Applicants may be required to attend an interview online via Zoom

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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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Contacts

If you have any inquiries regarding the programme or faculty, please do not hesitate to reach out to us using the contact methods provided below:

Programme Admissions Advisor(s)
Dr Vivian Chu [for questions about the courses]
fax 2857 2521
Contact Info
Ms Jamie Yuen [for administrative questions]
telephone 3917 4767
fax 2857 2521