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Bachelor of Social Sciences with Honours in Global and China Studies

社会科学系 Programmes Bachelor of Social Sciences with Honours in Global and China Studies
Programme Introduction
Programme Structure
Admission Requirements
Career Prospects
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Programme Title Bachelor of Social Sciences with Honours in Global and China Studies (Only Admit Non-JUPAS Senior Year Entry from 2023 Autumn)
Programme Code
JS9005 (JUPAS)
BSSCHGCSJS (Non-JUPAS Senior Year Entry)

Programme Introduction

 
This programme is tailored for those who will have exclusive advantage in today's competitive job market by becoming well-versed in the cutting edge of global affairs and Chinese international relations. Supported by academic training, internships, and service learning, the programme equips students with analytical tools and real-world experiences. It also provides them with in-depth, multi-faceted, critical understanding of the 21st century global politics, economy, and society reshaped and transformed by China's growing presence on the world stage. The interaction between the world and China will be highlighted by the opportunities and risks found in the Belt and Road Initiative. Graduates are expected to enjoy advantageous career opportunities and benefits for professional development not only in Hong Kong, but also throughout mainland China, Asia-Pacific, Eurasia and beyond with a China and/or international focus.

Programme Structure

  • Year 1 Entry
  • Year 2 Entry
  • Year 3 Entry

Year 1 Autumn Term (20 credits)

Core Courses Credits
ENGL A101F University English Writing Skills 5
POLS A122F Foundations of Social Sciences: Political Science 5
PSYC A124F Foundations of Social Sciences: Psychology 5
STAT A221F Statistics 5

Year 1 Spring Term (20 credits)

Core Courses Credits
ECON A121F Foundations of Social Sciences: Economics 5
SOCI A123F Foundations of Social Sciences: Sociology 5
ONE 5-credit English language enhancement course 5
ONE 5-credit purposely-designed General Education course 5

Year 2 Autumn Term (20 credits)

Core Courses Credits
POLS A221F Introductory Comparative Politics 5
STAT A222F Essentials of Research Inquiry 5
TWO 5-credit purposely-designed General Education courses 10

Year 2 Spring Term (20 credits)

Core Courses Credits
ECON A212F Introduction to China and Regional Development 5
ECON A232F Introduction to Macroeconomics 5
GCST A214F International Organizations and Global Governance 5
SOCI A221F Social Problems and Social Issues 5

Year 3 or 4 Autumn Term* (20 credits) [Odd Academic Years]

Core Courses Credits
ECON A329F Economic Growth and Development 5
GCST A312F Politics and International Relations in East Asian Region 5
POLS A326F Theories of International Relations 5
SOCI A317F Ethnicity, Nationalism and Multiculturalism in a Globalizing World 5

Year 3 or 4 Spring Term* (20 credits) [Odd Academic Years]

Core Courses Credits
ECON A324F Global Political Economy 5
GCST A316F China and Global Governance 5
SOCI A331F Perspectives and Issues on Contemporary Urban Development 5
ONE 5-credit purposely-designed General Education course# OR
ONE 5-credit higher-level Social Sciences course		 5

Year 3 or 4 Autumn Term* (20 credits) [Even Academic Years]

Core Courses Credits
POLS A324F Chinese Foreign Policy 5

PSYC A321F/

PUAD A323F

Social Psychology /

Public Policy Studies

 5

SOCI A311F /

SOCI A314F

Mobility, Place, Culture /

Tourism, Globalization and Sustainable Development

 5
ONE 5-credit higher-level Social Sciences course 5

Year 3 or 4 Spring Term* (20 credits) [Even Academic Years]

Core Courses Credits
ECON A322F Applied Economics in Public Policy Analysis 5

GCST A315F /

POLS A322F

Non/Post-Western International Relations /

Contemporary Chinese Politics

 5

SOCI A325F /

SOCI A327F

Understanding Chinese Society /

Globalization, Social Policy and Everyday Life

 5
ONE 5-credit purposely-designed General Education course# OR
ONE 5-credit higher-level Social Sciences course		 5

*The courses offered in Years 3 and 4 may be swapped subject to the actual course presentation in that particular year.
#Must be taken in Year 3

Year 2 Autumn Term (20 credits)

Core Courses Credits
ENGL A101F University English Writing Skills 5
POLS A221F Introductory Comparative Politics 5
STAT A221F Statistics 5
STAT A222F Essentials of Research Inquiry 5

Year 2 Spring Term (20 credits)

Core Courses Credits
ECON A212F Introduction to China and Regional Development 5
ECON A232F Introduction to Macroeconomics 5
GCST A214F International Organizations and Global Governance 5
SOCI A221F Social Problems and Social Issues 5

Year 3 Autumn Term* (20 credits) [Odd Academic Years]

Core Courses Credits
ECON A329F Economic Growth and Development 5
GCST A312F Politics and International Relations in East Asian Region 5
POLS A326F Theories of International Relations 5
SOCI A317F Ethnicity, Nationalism and Multiculturalism in a Globalizing World 5

Year 3 Spring Term* (20 credits) [Odd Academic Years]

Core Courses Credits
ECON A324F Global Political Economy 5
GCST A316F China and Global Governance 5
SOCI A331F Perspectives and Issues on Contemporary Urban Development 5
ONE 5-credit English language enhancement course 5

Year 4 Autumn Term* (20 credits) [Even Academic Years]

Core Courses Credits
POLS A324F Chinese Foreign Policy 5

PSYC A321F /

PUAD A323F

Social Psychology /

Public Policy Studies

 5

SOCI A311F /

SOCI A314F

Mobility, Place, Culture /

Tourism, Globalization and Sustainable Development

 5
ONE 5-credit higher-level Social Sciences course 5

Year 4 Spring Term* (20 credits) [Even Academic Years]

Core Courses Credits
ECON A322F Applied Economics in Public Policy Analysis 5

GCST A315F /

POLS A322F

Non/Post-Western International Relations /

Contemporary Chinese Politics

 5

SOCI A325F /

SOCI A327F

Understanding Chinese Society /

Globalization, Social Policy and Everyday Life

 5
ONE 5-credit higher-level Social Sciences course 5

*The courses offered in Years 3 and 4 may be swapped subject to the actual course presentation in that particular year.

Year 3 Autumn Term* (20 credits) [Odd Academic Years; e.g. 2021-2022]

Core Courses Credits
ECON A329F Economic Growth and Development 5
GCST A312F Politics and International Relations in East Asian Region 5
POLS A326F Theories of International Relations 5
SOCI A317F Ethnicity, Nationalism and Multiculturalism in a Globalizing World 5

Year 3 Spring Term* (20 credits) [Odd Academic Years; e.g. 2021-2022]

Core Courses Credits
ECON A324F Global Political Economy 5
GCST A316F China and Global Governance 5
SOCI A331F Perspectives and Issues on Contemporary Urban Development 5
ONE 5-credit higher-level Social Sciences course 5

Year 4 Autumn Term* (20 credits) [Even Academic Years; e.g. 2022-2023]

Core Courses Credits
POLS A324F Chinese Foreign Policy 5

PUAD A323F

Public Policy Studies

 5

SOCI A311F /

SOCI A314F

Mobility, Place, Culture /

Tourism, Globalization and Sustainable Development

 5
ONE 5-credit higher-level Social Sciences course 5

Year 4 Spring Term* (20 credits) [Even Academic Years; e.g. 2022-2023]

Core Courses Credits
ECON A322F Applied Economics in Public Policy Analysis 5

GCST A315F /

POLS A322F

Non/Post-Western International Relations /

Contemporary Chinese Politics

 5

SOCI A325F /

SOCI A327F

Understanding Chinese Society /

Globalization, Social Policy and Everyday Life

 5
ONE 5-credit higher-level Social Sciences course 5

*The courses offered in Years 3 and 4 may be swapped subject to the actual course presentation in that particular year.

Admission Requirements

 
To be considered for admission to this programme, students shall have to satisfy the General Admission Requirements (Non-JUPAS Local Applicants / Mainland Applicants / Overseas Applicants).
There are no specific subject requirements for this programme.
Interview requirement:    Yes

Career Prospects

 
Graduates will be trained in but not limited to the following positions:
  • Public sector / NGO officer
  • Business sector executive
  • Media (publishing, journalism, and advertising) executive
  • Teacher
  • Global and China policy researcher
Graduates of this programme may proceed to postgraduate studies in Hong Kong, mainland China, and/or overseas.
APPLICATION
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Programme Video

Enquiries

 
Dr Walter Lee
Assistant Professor and Programme Leader
Tel.︰+852 2768 5861
Email︰wwflee@hkmu.edu.hk

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