Introduction
BSocSc Curriculum Structure
Majors and Minors
Bachelor of Social Sciences [BSocSc]
JUPAS Code:6717
Students in this BSocSc curriculum may choose to major in one of the five core disciplines: China Studies, Geography, Politics and Public Administration, Social Policy and Social Development, and Sociology. Students may also opt for a double major in second options such as Psychology, Cognitive Science, Counselling, Criminology, Media and Cultural Studies, Neuroscience and Urban Governance as well as other majors offered by the University. Students can choose to combine a major with one or two minors.
The Bachelor of Social Sciences curriculum requires all students as a condition of graduation, to undertake 24 credits (equivalent to 4 courses) of off-campus learning. 12 credits each must be taken in two areas: Social Innovation and Global Citizenship.
Social Innovation
We seek to nurture a good understanding of social issues through first-hand practical experience in local/overseas organisations; provide a training platform for students to apply knowledge and skills acquired at the University to real work situations; and assist students to become more socially aware, develop critical thinking and analytical ability so that they can identify practical solutions to complex problems as well as improve their interpersonal and communication skills.
Global Citizenship
We seek to equip students with knowledge, skills, global village through our curriculum, student activities, and off-campus learning opportunities, including non-local internships, exchanges, and summer school programmes approved by the Faculty.
- For enquires, please email to socscug@hku.hk
- For regulations and syllabuses, please visit the Academic Matters
Common Core Courses
36 Credits
Language Courses
18 Credits
First Major
72 Credits
Social Innovation and Global Citizenship
24 Credits
Free electives/Other major or minor
90 Credits
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BSocSc Credit Requirements
University
| Language | – Chinese | 6 Credits |
| – English | 12 Credits | |
| Six 6-credit Common Core courses (at least one and not more than two courses from each Area of Inquiry) |
36 Credits | |
First Major (To complete not fewer than 96 credits)
| a) | Introductory courses | |
| – disciplinary | 6 Credits | |
| – pre-requisites | 12 Credits | |
| b) | Advanced courses | |
| – disciplinary electives | 42 – 48 Credits | |
| – capstone experience | 6 – 12 Credits | |
| – Social Innovation and Global Citizenship | 24 Credits |
Second Major (To complete not fewer than 72 credits)
| a) | Introductory courses | |
| – disciplinary | 6 – 12 Credits | |
| – pre-requisites | 12 Credits | |
| b) | Advanced courses | |
| – core courses | 12 – 18 Credits | |
| – disciplinary electives | 30 – 36 Credits | |
| – capstone experience | 6 Credits |
Minor (To complete not fewer than 36 credits)
| a) Introductory courses – pre-requisites | 0 – 12 Credits |
| b) Advanced courses – disciplinary electives | 24 – 36 Credits |