Regulations for the Master of Social Sciences/Master of Social Sciences with specialization in Applied Economics and Policy Analysis/Applied Psychology/Criminology and Social Policy Studies/Global Governance

1.	General
1.1	These regulations are made under paragraphs 1 to 4 of the Regulations for the Award of Postgraduate Degrees.
1.2	In these regulations, definitions shall apply as in the Regulations for the Award of Postgraduate Degrees and Regulations for the Award of Postgraduate Diplomas and Certificates and in the Interpretation Section of the Academic Rules and Regulations.
1.3	A student shall complete the Master of Social Sciences or Master of Social Sciences with specialization in Applied Economics and Policy Analysis/Applied Psychology/Criminology and Social Policy Studies/Global Governance within one year for full-time study or two years for part-time study. Under special circumstances, students may apply to the Dean of the School of Arts and Social Sciences for extension of the maximum period of study, i.e. extension up to one year for full-time study or two years for part-time study.
2.	Entry Requirements
2.1	To enter the Master of Social Sciences or Master of Social Sciences with specialization in Applied Economics and Policy Analysis/Applied Psychology/Criminology and Social Policy Studies/Global Governance, a student shall have obtained a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized tertiary education institution, or the equivalent.
3.	Master of Social Sciences (MSSCF)
3.1	To be eligible for the award of Master of Social Sciences, a student shall:
	3.1.1	comply with the Regulations for Admission, Registration and Maintenance of Status; and
	3.1.2	comply with the Regulations for the Award of Postgraduate Degrees; and
	3.1.3	obtain at least 60 credits in courses at Postgraduate level prescribed by the regulations.
3.2	For the Master of Social Sciences, the University has prescribed that a student must:
	3.2.1	successfully complete 20 credits from core courses labelled CA in Table 1; and
	3.2.2	successfully complete 40 credits from elective courses labelled OA in Table 1.
4.	Master of Social Sciences (with specialization in Applied Economics and Policy Analysis) (MSSCAEPAF)
4.1	To be eligible for the award of Master of Social Sciences (with specialization in Applied Economics and Policy Analysis), a student shall:
	4.1.1	comply with the Regulations for Admission, Registration and Maintenance of Status; and
	4.1.2	comply with the Regulations for the Award of Postgraduate Degrees; and
	4.1.3	obtain at least 60 credits in courses at Postgraduate level prescribed by the regulations.
4.2	For the Master of Social Sciences (with specialization in Applied Economics and Policy Analysis), the University has prescribed that a student must:
	4.2.1	successfully complete 20 credits from core courses labelled CA in Table 1; and
	4.2.2	successfully complete 30 credits from compulsory courses labelled AE in Table 1; and
	4.2.3	successfully complete 10 credits from elective courses labelled OB in Table 1.
5.	Master of Social Sciences (with specialization in Applied Psychology) (MSSCAPF)
5.1	To be eligible for the award of Master of Social Sciences (with specialization in Applied Psychology), a student shall:
	5.1.1	comply with the Regulations for Admission, Registration and Maintenance of Status; and
	5.1.2	comply with the Regulations for the Award of Postgraduate Degrees; and
	5.1.3	obtain at least 60 credits in courses at Postgraduate level prescribed by the regulations.
5.2	For the Master of Social Sciences (with specialization in Applied Psychology), the University has prescribed that a student must:
	5.2.1	successfully complete 20 credits from core courses labelled CA in Table 1; and
	5.2.2	successfully complete 30 credits from compulsory courses labelled AP in Table 1; and
	5.2.3	successfully complete 10 credits from elective courses labelled OB in Table 1.
6.	Master of Social Sciences (with specialization in Criminology and Social Policy Studies) (MSSCCMSPSF)
6.1	To be eligible for the award of Master of Social Sciences (with specialization in Criminology and Social Policy Studies), a student shall:
	6.1.1	comply with the Regulations for Admission, Registration and Maintenance of Status; and
	6.1.2	comply with the Regulations for the Award of Postgraduate Degrees; and
	6.1.3	obtain at least 60 credits in courses at Postgraduate level prescribed by the regulations.
6.2	For the Master of Social Sciences (with specialization in Criminology and Social Policy Studies), the University has prescribed that a student must:
	6.2.1	successfully complete 20 credits from core courses labelled CA in Table 1; and
	6.2.2	successfully complete 30 credits from compulsory courses labelled CS in Table 1; and
	6.2.3	successfully complete 10 credits from elective courses labelled OB in Table 1.
7.	Master of Social Sciences (with specialization in Global Governance) (MSSCGGF)
7.1	To be eligible for the award of Master of Social Sciences (with specialization in Global Governance), a student shall:
	7.1.1	comply with the Regulations for Admission, Registration and Maintenance of Status; and
	7.1.2	comply with the Regulations for the Award of Postgraduate Degrees; and
	7.1.3	obtain at least 60 credits in courses at Postgraduate level prescribed by the regulations.
7.2	For the Master of Social Sciences (with specialization in Global Governance), the University has prescribed that a student must:
	7.2.1	successfully complete 20 credits from core courses labelled CA in Table 1; and
	7.2.2	successfully complete 30 credits from compulsory courses labelled GG in Table 1; and
	7.2.3	successfully complete 10 credits from elective courses labelled OB in Table 1.

Table 1

Course Code	Course Title	Credits	MSSCF	MSSCAEPAF	MSSCAPF	MSSCCMSPSF	MSSCGGF
SOSC A821F	Social Science Perspectives	10	CA	CA	CA	CA	CA
SOSC A822F	Social Research Methods and Applications	10	CA	CA	CA	CA	CA
ECON A822F	Economic Analysis in Global Market	5	OA	AE	OB	OB	OB
ECON A823F	Econometrics and Applied Statistics	5	OA	AE	OB	OB	OB
ECON A826F	Economic Development in Global Economy	5	OA	AE	OB	OB	OB
ECON A827F	Economic Analysis in Public Policy	10	OA	AE	OB	OB	OB
ECON A828F	Data Science for Public Policy Analyst	5	OA	AE	OB	OB	OB
GAPG A821F	International Relations: Theories and Practices	5	OA	OB	OB	OB	GG
GAPG A822F	Exploring Global Issues	5	OA	OB	OB	OB	GG
GAPG A824F	Global Political Economy: Theories and Key Issues	5	OA	OB	OB	OB	GG
GAPG A825F	Society and Culture in the Era of Globalization	5	OA	OB	OB	OB	GG
GAPG A826F	Greater China: Governance and Politics	5	OA	OB	OB	OB	GG
GAPG A833F	Global Governance	5	OA	OB	OB	OB	GG
PSYC A813F	Psychology for Work I: Assessment, Selection and Development	5	OA	OB	AP	OB	OB
PSYC A814F	Psychology for Consumer Studies	10	OA	OB	AP	OB	OB
PSYC A815F	Psychology for Decision-Making	10	OA	OB	AP	OB	OB
PSYC A816F	Psychology for Work II: Organizational Behaviour	5	OA	OB	AP	OB	OB
SOCI A811F	Crime and Criminology	5	OA	OB	OB	CS	OB
SOCI A812F	Punishment, Prison, and Penology	5	OA	OB	OB	CS	OB
SOCI A814F	Essentials of Social Policy Studies	5	OA	OB	OB	CS	OB
SOCI A815F	Key Issues in Social Policy Studies	5	OA	OB	OB	CS	OB
SOCI A816F	Criminology and Social Welfare	5	OA	OB	OB	CS	OB
SOCI A817F	Criminal Justice and Selected Crime Issues	5	OA	OB	OB	CS	OB
SOSC A888F	Rsearch Project	10	—	OB	OB	OB	OB

July 2020