Overview

Key Facts and Outcomes

The Social Sciences programme aims at training postgraduate students with advanced knowledge and applied skills in economics, psychology, sociology and political science.

It also aims at helping students develop the professional and personal competence required to work in the field of global and social policy and to engage in professional practices in social and economic development; this involves gaining critical knowledge and skills in analysing and appreciating local and global policy issues and the ability to formulate and assess policy options that ensure effective, appropriate and sustainable outcomes, and improve social well-being.

The programme is offered by Hong Kong Metropolitan University.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Social Science Perspectives

Social Research Methods and Applications

Economic Analysis in Global Market

Econometrics and Applied Statistics

Economic Development in Global Economy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-31 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Sociology View 7 other Masters in Sociology in Hong Kong (SAR)

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants should have obtained a recognized Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent, although an undergraduate degree in social sciences or related areas is not a pre-requisite.

They are expected to be proficient in English.

Those whose bachelor’s degree is obtained from an institution where the medium of instruction is not English should fulfil the standard minimum English proficiency requirement set by the University.

Tuition Fee

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International

100950 HKD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 100950 HKD per year during 12 months.
National

100950 HKD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 100950 HKD per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Hong Kong

13720 - 23419 HKD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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