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Master of Social Sciences (MSocSc) (Contemporary China Studies)

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

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Study Mode Full-time: 1 year

Tuition Fee HK$170,000/programme

Cut Off Date 24 Jul 2025

Year of Entry2025 September

Funding Nature Self-financed

Application Start Date10 Sep 2024

Application Deadline4 Jun 2025 (non-local)
24 Jul 2025 (local)  

Programme DirectorDr PENG Yinni

Programme Office(852) 3411 6639mchinast@hkbu.edu.hkhttp://mccs.hkbu.edu.hk  

Selection Process
  1. Applicants may be required to attend an interview as part of the selection process.
  2. Application result will be reflected in the application status in the online application system.
Aims

The Programme is designed to accomplish the following objectives:

  1. to provide students with a critical understanding of contemporary China from political, historical, economic, geographical and sociological perspectives;
  2. to sharpen students’ awareness of the complex relationships of historical, economic, geographical, political, and sociological factors in China through a multidisciplinary approach; and
  3. to enhance students’ understanding of the processes of change which will shape future relationship between Hong Kong, the rest of China, and the World.

Programme Structure 

Units Requirement27 units
Required Courses3 units
Concentration/Field and Elective Courses21 units
Research Methods3 units
ConcentrationsThe programme has four concentrations as follows:
  1. Economic Development and Reform
  2. History and Culture
  3. Society and Community
  4. Urban Development and Environmental Management

 

Study CurriculumThe study curriculum may change from time to time. Applicants may make reference to the programme website or the University Student Handbook for details of the list of courses.

Academic Qualification

 

Applicants:

 

  1. should hold a bachelor’s degree, or qualification of equivalent standard from another university or comparable institution;
  2. with a background in social sciences and/or humanities will be given preference.

 


Language Proficiency Requirement

 

Applicants should meet the English proficiency requirement. Applicants should have a bachelor degree from a university in Hong Kong or an English-speaking country; or submit one of the following original score reports/certificates for assessment:

 

  1. TOEFL minimum score: 79 (internet-based)*; or
  2. IELTS (academic): band score of 6.5 or above*; or
  3. College English Test (CET 6): 450 or above*

*Note: Test result provided should be within two years from the date of issuance of the Admission Offer letter. TOEFL iBT Home Edition or IELTS Indicator test is not accepted. 

Frequency of Intake

 

Once a year, admission in September.

  1. The above information is for reference only and is subject to change without prior notice. Hong Kong Baptist University reserves the right of final decision and interpretation in case of any dispute.
     
  2. Please note that a non-refundable admission confirmation fee, including the first instalment of tuition fee plus other administrative fees must be paid upon acceptance of the admission offer.

 

 

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