Master of Social Sciences in Global Hong Kong Studies

The objectives of this Master of Social Sciences in Global Hong Kong Studies [MSocSc(GHKS)] programme are:

1. To develop multidisciplinary perspectives for students to comprehend the transformations and developments of Hong Kong and the world;
2. To foster in students a deep understanding of Global Hong Kong Studies and the interface and interactions between the local and the global dimensions; and
3. To assist students in mastering the skills of researching, exploring and analysing the complex interactions between Hong Kong and the world.

On successful completion of the programme, students will be able to demonstrate the following abilities:

1. Master the up-to-date knowledge of the complexity and dynamism in Hong Kong’s developments in the national, regional and global contexts;
2. Acquire multiple perspectives and innovative skills in studying Hong Kong and its interaction with Greater China, Asia-Pacific and the globalizing world;
3. Apply concepts, theories and methodology of Global Hong Kong Studies empirically to case studies and real-life examples by creatively imagining future possibilities as well as solutions; and
4. Uphold ethical responsibility and sensitive to the multiplicity and diversity of values in Global Hong Kong Studies.
    

The programme comprises 24 credit points (cps). Students normally take one to two years to complete the programme. They need to attend classes which may be held in the evening/daytime on weekdays or weekends at the Tai Po Campus or Tseung Kwan O Study Centre and/or satellite study center near Kowloon Tong as decided by the University.

Students are required to complete 24 credit points for graduation.

*Students can choose to take the electives in Semester II. There are two electives for students to choose: “Local and National Issues in Education”, and “Hong Kong’s Policing in Response to Global and Cross-border Crime”.

There are two options for completing the 24 credit points for graduation:

The medium of instruction is English.

This programme is offered on a self-funded basis. The tuition fee for the whole programme is HK$120,000 ($15,000)(3cps), which is provisional and subject to adjustment. Tuition fees paid are normally not refundable or transferable.

Entrance Scholarship are available and awarded on the basis of academic merits with consideration of non-academic achievement.

1. Applicants should normally hold recognized Bachelor's degrees or equivalent. Shortlisted applicants may be required to attend an interview.
2. Applicants whose entrance qualifications are obtained from institutions in a non-English speaking system should normally meet the EdUHK’s post-graduate admission language requirement:

• IELTS 6.0 or above; or 
• a TOEFL score of 80 (internet-based test); or
• Grade C or above in GCSE / GCE OL English; or
• Band 6 in the Chinese Mainland’s College English Test (CET) (a total score of 430 or above and the test result should be valid within two years); or
• Duolingo English Test (DET) score of 105 or above in case relevant IELTS and TOEFL test centres are temporarily closed. Applicants must complete the declaration form if they wish to submit DET for consideration. (for September 2021 intake only); or
• Other equivalent qualifications.

For details, please visit: https://www.eduhk.hk/acadprog/EnReq(Pg).html