The Master of Social Sciences programme in the field of Population and Policy Analysis provides a pioneering approach to understanding current population issues, such as ageing societies, low birth rates, and migration, and how policies can be enacted to manage and mitigate some of society's greatest future challenges. We provide training on the methods, research design, and policy strategies required to identify the impacts of changes in population size and structure. Our programme pools demographic and policy expertise across the Faculty of Social Science to provide the research and analytical skills to address far-reaching population issues and real-world problems.
Applicants shall hold a Bachelor’s degree preferably in a social sciences field: Anthropology, Cognitive Science, Communication, Economics, Education Studies, Ethnic Studies, Linguistics, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Urban Studies and Planning, or a closely related field, and preferably have some prior training in applied statistics, mathematics, programming, and/or one or more technical domains (e.g. demographic methods).
Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field may be considered if they have a minor, or have completed substantial coursework, in one or more social sciences domains before admission - or if they commit to pursuing additional domain-specific study upon admission.
Duration
1-year full-time
Intake 2025-26 Start date
September, 2025
Tuition Fee
HK$230,000
Admission Start Date:
December 9, 2024
Application Deadlines
• Round 1: 12:00 noon (GMT +8),
February 28, 2025
• Round 2: 12:00 noon (GMT +8),
March 31, 2025
Enquiries
Email: mpoppa@hku.hk