Applied Diversity Studies

Social Science
Applicable to students admitted in 2026-27.

Description

Students are required to complete a minimum of 18 units of courses, with at least 6 units at 3000 or above level, as follows:

1. Required Courses: 6 units

GDRS3008, 3018(6 units)
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CodeTitleT1T2Prerequisites
GDRS 3008Public Policy and Social Minorities in Hong Kong
GDRS 3018Introduction to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

2. Elective Courses: 12 units

Any 12 units of courses from the following, with 6 units of GDRS courses and 6 units of non-GDRS courses:
ANTH1410, 2404, 3390, 4210, COMM2814, 3700, CURE2018, 2036, EPIN1020, GDRS3006, 3010, 3015, 3016, 3017, 3021, 3025, 3214, 3999, 4008, GLSD4102, MGNT4070, SOCI3208, 3233, SOSC1001, 1002, SOWK1114, 2202, 2203, 2204
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CodeTitleT1T2Prerequisites
ANTH 1410Culture of Hong Kong
ANTH 2404Understanding Islam
ANTH 3390Disability and Difference
ANTH 4210Ethnic Groups, Ethnic Relations and IdentitiesNot for students who have taken ANTH3340.
COMM 2814Integrated Public Relations Campaign and Event Management
COMM 3700Diversity Issues in Communication
CURE 2018Living in the Anthropocene: Nature, Culture and Power
CURE 2036Queer Theory and Culture
EPIN 1020Design Thinking and Practice
GDRS 3006Living Feminisms: Creating a Nonviolent and Collaborative Future
GDRS 3010Being Trans: Understanding Transgender Lives in the Here and Now
GDRS 3015Minority Experiences in Hong Kong: Local Field Study
GDRS 3016Interdisciplinary Seminars on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: From Research to Practice
GDRS 3017Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in OrganizationsNot for students who have taken GDRS2012.
GDRS 3021LGBTQI+ Studies: Identities and social change
GDRS 3025Innovating the Future: Gender, Science and Technology
GDRS 3214Media Representations of Minorities in Hong KongNot for students who have taken GDRS3026, UGEC3214 or UGEC3215.
GDRS 3999Talking Across Differences: Compassionate Communication in ActionNot for students who have taken GEWS2161.
GDRS 4008Social Inequalities and Health: Towards Diversity and Equity
GLSD 4102Developmental Study: Poverty, Inequality and Welfare of the World
MGNT 4070Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship
SOCI 3208Gender and Society-.
SOCI 3233Sexualities and Society-.
SOSC 1001Design Thinking in Social Innovation
SOSC 1002Managing Creativity and Group Dynamics in Innovation Teams
SOWK 1114From Understanding to Empowering the Socially DisadvantagedNot for students who have taken SOWK2190 or UGEC2014.
SOWK 2202Social Work and Cultural Diversity
SOWK 2203Mission-driven Social Enterprise
SOWK 2204Social Innovation and Social Change for Good

Explanatory Notes

1.This Minor Programme is not applicable to students who major in Gender Studies.
2.No more than 9 units of courses taken to fulfill the requirements of the students’ Major Programme(s) and other Minor Programme(s) respectively can be used to fulfill the requirement of this Minor Programme.