Overview

The Sociology programme offered by Hong Kong Shue Yan University prepares students either for further academic study or for professional careers in areas such as social service, management, and related fields.

Key Facts

It emphasizes comparative perspectives on Chinese societies and adopts an interdisciplinary approach incorporating sociology, anthropology, cultural and heritage studies, and criminology. Students apply various research methods to produce work with community impact and policy implications, supported by close supervision and an interactive learning environment.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Comparative Studies of Chinese Societies
Interdisciplinary Social Research Methods
Sociology and Anthropology Perspectives
Cultural and Heritage Studies
Criminology and Social Issues
Policy-Oriented Research and Community Impact

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)

Disciplines

Sociology View 6 other PhDs in Sociology in Hong Kong (SAR)

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Possess a Bachelor's degree in Sociology with at least second-class honours in upper division for MPhil admission;
Possess a taught Master’s degree or an MPhil degree in Sociology or a related field with very good results for direct admission to the PhD programme.

For PhD programme, the applicant shall have:

obtained an MPhil or a taught master's degree; or
graduated from a recognized university and obtained a Bachelor's degree, normally with First Class honours; or
enrolled in an MPhil Programme in the University and requested transfer to PhD programme; and
IELTS (academic) results not lower than 6.5. Exemptions from this requirement may be granted to applicants with degrees awarded by institutions where the medium of instruction and assessment is English. IELTS scores are valid for two years from the test date.
Applications for exemption from the admission requirements shall be considered on a case-by-case basis for both MPhil and PhD programmes.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

69000 HKD / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

69000 HKD / year

≈ 69000 HKD / year

Living costs

Hong Kong

Hong Kong (SAR)

13720 - 23419 HKD / month

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