102 Master's degrees in Social Sciences in Hong Kong (SAR)

The Master of Economics programme at The University of Hong Kong  aims to introduce students to frontier developments in economics and to equip them with state-of-the-art analytical tools.

The Master of Philosophy (MPhil) Program in Public Policy from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology provides rigorous training in public policy research to academically outstanding students aspiring to pursue a career in policy research and teaching. 

The Master of Philosophy (MPhil) Programme in Social Science from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology is designed to provide rigorous training in the research methods required to conduct substantive research in one of the following disciplines related to China (in the majority of instances): demography, economics, geography, political science, psychology, and sociology. 

The Master of Philosophy (MPhil) Programme in Economics from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology is a research-oriented degree that aims to prepare students for a research and teaching career in universities and research institutes.

Sociology at The Chinese University of Hong Kong is a research-oriented programme with an MPhil (Master of Philosophy) stream and PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) stream. In addition to course work, students need to complete and successfully defend a research thesis. Candidates in both programmes receive solid training in sociological theories and research methods.    

The Master of Science (MSc) Program in Economics at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology emphasizes coursework to strengthen students’ general background in economics and their ability to apply such knowledge to analyze real world problems.

Our vision is for the Public Policy course at The Chinese University of Hong Kong to become one of the world-class programmes in public policy. In order to do so, MPUP must strive to achieve excellence in research, teaching and engagement in public policy, through the creation, dissemination and application of research and knowledge with social impacts.

The Gender Studies course at The Chinese University of Hong Kong is an interdisciplinary programme with a unifying focus on gender as a theoretical perspective or as a subject of analysis. It allows students to bring together different disciplinary and methodological approaches for the advancement of gender studies.

Lingnan University’s Master of Social Sciences in Organisational Psychology and Education Management aims to fill in the gaps in the study scope of existing applied psychology and education management courses in Hong Kong, by offering a course that specialises in people management in an education setting on all levels. 

The LLM in Chinese Law at The University of Hong Kong  addresses a growing need in Hong Kong and internationally for a more comprehensive understanding of the law and regulations of the People's Republic of China. 

The MA in Chinese Culture at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University is a student-oriented programme with advanced courses of study focusing on Chinese culture. It offers students a methodological foundation for studying Chinese culture as well as a wide range of courses in different areas of Chinese culture to address their needs and interests and to maximize the benefits of their learning.

The new Chinese Medicine programme from The University of Hong Kong with the streams of Oncology*, Gynaecology, and Acupuncture and Moxibustion* aims to provide extensive training which covers in-depth theoretical knowledge and research progress in the respective stream.

For M.Phil. students of the Cultural Studies program at The Chinese University of Hong Kong the normative period of study is 24 months for full-time students and 36 months for part-time students.

The Master of Social Sciences in Counselling Psychology from Hong Kong Shue Yan University is a professional degree that qualifies graduates for registration with professional associations.

Founded in 2007, the LL.M. Degree in Arbitration and Dispute Resolution from The University of Hong Kong has been internationally recognized as a leading provider of dispute resolution teaching and research.  Graduates obtain certifications with HKMAAL, CIARb and HKIA.

The China Development Studies programme from The University of Hong Kong emphasizes a comprehensive understanding of China through its global-local interactions and regional variations in politics, economy, trade, investment, environment, policy making, tourism, and urban development.

The specialism in the Master of Applied Psychology (Diverse Learning Needs) programme at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University targets in-service teachers, teaching support personnel, social workers, and related health-care professionals who work with individuals with diverse learning needs in their work settings. 

The Master of Social Sciences in Nonprofit Management degree curriculum from The University of Hong Kong is designed to train leaders in civil society and particularly the nonprofit sector in Asia/Pacific countries, Greater China and throughout the world.

Sociology programme at The Chinese University of Hong Kong is a rigorous and systematic study of social interaction and social life. Students will be guided to take a fresh look at how personal experiences of individuals may actually be patterned by wider social and structural forces.  

The Master of Buddhist Counselling programme at The University of Hong Kong offers quality training on Buddhist teaching-based counselling knowledge and skills by means of interdisciplinary learning and contemplative practice.