B.S.Sc. in Sociology — CUHK Major Requirements (2026–27)

Faculty: Social Science · Admission code: SOCIN · 69 units · For students admitted in 2026–27

Students are required to complete a minimum of 69 units of courses as follows:

1.Faculty Package9 units

SOCI1001 and any two courses, offered by two different Programmes/Departments/Schools, chosen from the following:

ARCH1001, 1002, 1003, COMM1110, 1120, 1150, 1500, DSPS1001, 1003, 1004, ECON1210, 1220, 2011, GLSD1001, GPAD1020, 1076, 1077, GRMD1302, 1401, 1402, PSYC1000, 1630, SOSC1001, 1002, 1003, SOWK1001, 1113, 1114, URSP1001

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CourseTitleT1T2T1 Teaching scheduleT2 Teaching scheduleEnrolment informationAlso in minor
SOCI 1001Introduction to Sociology
A-LEC: Tu 8:30AM - 10:15AM
AT01-TUT: TBA
B-LEC: Mo 2:30PM - 4:15PM
BT01-TUT: TBA
Not for students who have taken SOCI1102 or UGEC1823.
ARCH 1001Introduction to Architecture
AU01-STD: Tu 2:30PM - 5:15PM
BU01-STD: Tu 2:30PM - 5:15PM
CU01-STD: Tu 2:30PM - 5:15PM
DU01-STD: Tu 2:30PM - 5:15PM
ARCH 1002Understanding Cities
--LEC: We 2:30PM - 5:15PM
Not for students who have taken ARCH2111.
ARCH 1003Visual Studies
--LEC: We 2:30PM - 5:15PM
COMM 1110Media and Everyday Life
A-LEC: We 2:30PM - 5:15PM
B-LEC: Th 10:30AM - 1:15PM
C-LEC: Tu 2:30PM - 5:15PM
D-LEC: We 2:30PM - 5:15PM
COMM 1120Development of Media and Communication
A-LEC: Mo 9:30AM - 12:15PM
B-LEC: Th 10:30AM - 1:15PM
C-LEC: Mo 10:30AM - 1:15PM
COMM 1150Introduction to Media Industries and Practices
A-LEC: Th 2:30PM - 5:15PM
B-LEC: Th 3:30PM - 6:15PM
COMM 1500Perspectives in Global Communication
--LEC: Mo 9:30AM - 12:15PM
B-LEC: Th 10:30AM - 1:15PM
DSPS 1001Introduction to Policy Sciences
--LEC: We 2:30PM - 5:15PM
DSPS 1003Foundation of Data Science
A-LEC: Tu 2:30PM - 5:15PM
DSPS 1004Statistics for Data Science and Policy Studies
--LEC: Mo 2:30PM - 5:15PM
ECON 1210Economics and Society
--LEC: Tu 2:30PM - 5:15PM
ECON 1220Contemporary Economic Thinking
A-LEC: Tu 8:30AM - 10:15AM Th 12:30PM - 1:15PM
B-LEC: We 8:30AM - 11:15AM
ECON 2011Basic Microeconomics
A-LEC: Mo 2:30PM - 4:15PM We 1:30PM - 2:15PM
B-LEC: Tu 8:30AM - 10:15AM Th 12:30PM - 1:15PM
C-LEC: Mo 12:30PM - 1:15PM Th 8:30AM - 10:15AM
D-LEC: Mo 8:30AM - 11:15AM
E-LEC: Tu 10:30AM - 1:15PM
-.
GLSD 1001Theoretical Perspectives on Globalization
A-LEC: Th 10:30AM - 1:15PM
B-LEC: We 2:30PM - 5:15PM
GPAD 1020Fundamentals of Government
B-LEC: Th 2:30PM - 5:15PM
GPAD 1076Thinking Politically
GPAD 1077Critical Debates in Hong Kong
--LEC: Th 11:30AM - 2:15PM
GRMD 1302People, Space and Place
--LEC: Tu 12:30PM - 2:15PM
-T01-TUT: TBA
GRMD 1401A World of Diversity
--LEC: Th 10:30AM - 12:15PM
-T01-TUT: TBA
Not for students who have taken GRMD1404.
GRMD 1402Global Change and Environmental Sustainability
--LEC: Mo 12:30PM - 2:15PM
-T01-TUT: TBA
Not for students who have taken GRMD1023.
PSYC 1000General Psychology
A-LEC: Th 2:30PM - 5:15PM
B-LEC: Th 2:30PM - 4:15PM
BL01-LAB: Th 4:30PM - 5:15PM
C-LEC: Th 2:30PM - 5:15PM
Not for students who have obtained the following grade in Psychology: IB - 5 or above (HL)/GCE-AL - C or above (AL)/Cambridge Pre-U - P2 or above (Principal course)/HKALE - C or above (AL)/AP Exam - 3 or above.Not for students who have taken UGED2581.
PSYC 1630Communication for Healthy Relationship
SOSC 1001Design Thinking in Social Innovation
--LEC: Tu 2:30PM - 4:15PM
-T01-TUT: Tu 4:30PM - 5:15PM
SOSC 1002Managing Creativity and Group Dynamics in Innovation Teams
--LEC: Th 9:30AM - 11:15AM
-T01-TUT: Th 11:30AM - 12:15PM
SOSC 1003Introduction to Art Tech Design and Interactivity
A-LEC: Th 2:30PM - 4:15PM
AT01-TUT: Th 4:30PM - 5:15PM
B-LEC: We 2:30PM - 4:15PM
BT01-TUT: We 4:30PM - 5:15PM
SOWK 1001Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare
A-LEC: Tu 1:30PM - 3:15PM
AT01-TUT: Tu 3:30PM - 5:15PM
AT02-TUT: Tu 3:30PM - 5:15PM
AT03-TUT: Th 2:30PM - 4:15PM
B-LEC: Th 10:30AM - 1:15PM
C-LEC: Th 2:30PM - 5:15PM
D-LEC: Tu 9:30AM - 12:15PM
SOWK 1113Self-development in Changing Society
A-LEC: Th 2:30PM - 5:15PM
B-LEC: Tu 2:30PM - 5:15PM
C-LEC: Mo 10:30AM - 1:15PM
D-LEC: Mo 8:30AM - 11:15AM
Not for students who have taken SOWK1150, SOWK2110, UGED1600, UGED2591, GESC2117 or PSYC1030.
SOWK 1114From Understanding to Empowering the Socially Disadvantaged
--LEC: Mo 2:30PM - 5:15PM
Not for students who have taken SOWK2190 or UGEC2014.
URSP 1001Introduction to Urban Studies
--LEC: Tu 9:30AM - 11:15AM
-T01-TUT: Tu 11:30AM - 12:15PM
-T02-TUT: Tu 11:30AM - 12:15PM

2.Required Courses27 units

SOCI1002, 2003, 2004, 2104, 3003, 3223, 3231, 4010 (capstone course), 4020 (capstone course)

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CourseTitleT1T2T1 Teaching scheduleT2 Teaching scheduleEnrolment informationAlso in minor
SOCI 1002Approaching Sociology
AS01-SEM: Th 9:30AM - 12:15PM
BS01-SEM: Th 9:30AM - 12:15PM
CS01-SEM: Th 9:30AM - 12:15PM
-.
SOCI 2003Social Research Methods
--LEC: We 4:30PM - 6:15PM
-T01-TUT: TBA
-.
SOCI 2004Social Statistics
--LEC: Th 9:30AM - 11:15AM
-T01-TUT: TBA
Not for students who have taken DSME2010, DSME2020, DSME2011, DSME2021, ECON2121, GRMD2102, SEEM2430, SPED2600, PSYC2010, STAT1011, STAT1012, STAT2001, STAT2006, STAT2101, STAT2102.
SOCI 2104Sociology and Hong Kong
--LEC: We 4:30PM - 6:15PM
-T01-TUT: TBA
Not for students who have taken SOCI1201, UGEC2865 or GEJC1020.
SOCI 3003Classical Sociological Theory
--LEC: Fr 9:30AM - 11:15AM
-T01-TUT: TBA
-.
SOCI 3223Contemporary Sociological Theory
--LEC: Mo 4:30PM - 6:15PM
-T01-TUT: TBA
Prerequisite: SOCI1001 or 1102 or UGEC1823.
SOCI 3231Qualitative Research
--LEC: Th 4:30PM - 6:15PM
-T01-TUT: TBA
Pre-requisite(s): SOCI2003.
SOCI 4010Graduation Thesis I
AO01-OTH: Fr 8:30AM - 11:15AM
BO01-OTH: Fr 8:30AM - 11:15AM
CO01-OTH: Fr 8:30AM - 11:15AM
-.
SOCI 4020Graduation Thesis II
AO01-OTH: Mo 2:30PM - 5:15PM
BO01-OTH: Mo 2:30PM - 5:15PM
CO01-OTH: Mo 2:30PM - 5:15PM
Pre-requisite(s): SOCI4010.

3.Elective Courses33 units

33 units of courses chosen from the following, including a minimum of 6 units of elective courses at 3000 or above level6 units

SOCI2101, 2103, 2106, 2116, 2203, 2208, 2216, 2218, 2219, 2220, 3001, 3002, 3102, 3204, 3207, 3208, 3221, 3224, 3225, 3226, 3227, 3229, 3230, 3233, 3234, 3235, 3236, 3237, 3238, 3239, 3240, 3241, 3242, 3243, 3244, 3245, 3451, 3452, 3453, 4201, 4202, 4204, 4205, 4208, 4209, 4210, 4211, 4351, 4352, 4353, 4410, 4420

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CourseTitleT1T2T1 Teaching scheduleT2 Teaching scheduleEnrolment informationAlso in minor
SOCI 2101Development of Chinese Social Thought
-.
SOCI 2103Japan in a Global Perspective
Not for students who have taken UGEC2260 or GESC2160 or UGEC1232/JASP1100.
SOCI 2106Economic Reform and Social Impacts in China
--LEC: Tu 4:30PM - 6:15PM
-T01-TUT: TBA
SOCI2106 is double-coded with UGEC2883.Not for students who have taken GESC2118, UGEA2190 or UGEC2883.
SOCI 2116Criminals and the Law
-.
SOCI 2203Social Problems and Social Policy
-.
SOCI 2208Urban Sociology
--LEC: Th 4:30PM - 6:15PM
-T01-TUT: TBA
-.
SOCI 2216Social Problems in China
Not for students who have taken UGEC2963.
SOCI 2218Marriage and Family
Not for students who have taken SOCI3222 (old code) or GESC2320.
SOCI 2219Youth and Society: Issues in the Contemporary World
--LEC: Th 2:30PM - 4:15PM
-T01-TUT: TBA
Not for students who have taken UGEC2703.
SOCI 2220Introduction to Chinese Law and Society
--LEC: Tu 4:30PM - 6:15PM
-J01-PRJ: TBA
-.
SOCI 3001Organizations and Society
-.
SOCI 3002Social Stratification
--LEC: Tu 10:30AM - 12:15PM
-T01-TUT: TBA
-.
SOCI 3102Social Networks and Social Capital
--LEC: Tu 2:30PM - 4:15PM
-T01-TUT: TBA
Not for students who have taken UGEC2013.
SOCI 3204Sociology of Crime and Deviance
-.
SOCI 3207Economic Sociology
-.
SOCI 3208Gender and Society
--LEC: Mo 2:30PM - 4:15PM
-T01-TUT: TBA
-.
SOCI 3221Introduction to Social Psychology
-.
SOCI 3224Democracy and Society
Not for students who have taken UGEC2873.
SOCI 3225Research Writing
-.
SOCI 3226Sociology and Films
-.
SOCI 3227Social Demography
--LEC: We 2:30PM - 4:15PM
-T01-TUT: TBA
Not for students who have taken UGEC2033.
SOCI 3229Quantitative Data Analysis
--LEC: Tu 11:30AM - 1:15PM
-T01-TUT: TBA
-.
SOCI 3230Globalization and China
Not for students who have taken UGEC2514.
SOCI 3233Sexualities and Society
-.
SOCI 3234Policing and Society: Critical Debates and Practices
Pre-requisite(s): SOCI1001.
SOCI 3235Social Interaction and Video Analysis
-.
SOCI 3236Migration and Policy Reflection on Global Citizenship
Not for students who have taken SOCI3453.
SOCI 3237Medical Sociology
Not for students who have taken UGEC2003 or SOCI4207 (old code).
SOCI 3238Digital Sociology
--LEC: Mo 9:30AM - 11:15AM
-T01-TUT: TBA
-.
SOCI 3239Environment and Society
--LEC: Mo 9:30AM - 11:15AM
-T01-TUT: TBA
-.
SOCI 3240Social Studies of Science
--LEC: We 2:30PM - 4:15PM
-T01-TUT: TBA
-.
SOCI 3241Introduction to Global Sociology
--LEC: Th 1:30PM - 4:15PM
SOCI3241 is double-coded with UGEC2893.Not for students who have taken SOCI3452 or UGEC3893.
SOCI 3242Crime and Social Control in Globalized Societies
--LEC: Th 11:30AM - 1:15PM
-T01-TUT: TBA
-.
SOCI 3243Generalized Experimental Methods for Social Research
--LEC: Th 11:30AM - 2:15PM
-.
SOCI 3244Sociology of Housing
--LEC: Tu 9:30AM - 11:15AM
-T01-TUT: TBA
-.
SOCI 3245Sociology Field Studies
-.
SOCI 3451Selected Topics in Sociology I
-.
SOCI 3452Selected Topics in Sociology II
Not for students who have taken SOCI3241.
SOCI 3453Selected Topics in Sociology III
--LEC: Th 2:30PM - 4:15PM
-T01-TUT: TBA
-.
SOCI 4201Quantitative Method: Survey and Unconventional Data Types
Pre-requisite(s): SOCI2003 and SOCI2004.
SOCI 4202Community Service-Based Learning for Sociology Students
--LEC: Tu 2:30PM - 5:15PM
-F01-FLD: TBA
-O01-OTH: TBA
-.
SOCI 4204Sociology of Education
-.
SOCI 4205Social Movement
-.
SOCI 4208Cultural Sociology
-.
SOCI 4209Religion in Modern Society
--LEC: Tu 9:30AM - 11:15AM
-T01-TUT: TBA
Not for students who have taken SOCI4352 or CURE3112.
SOCI 4210Science and Technology Studies
-.
SOCI 4211Sociology Internship: Nurturing Competency for Meeting Future Challenges
-O01-OTH: We 9:30AM - 12:15PM
Pre-requisite(s): SOCI1002 and SOCI2003.
SOCI 4351Selected Topics in Sociology IV
-.
SOCI 4352Selected Topics in Sociology V
-.
SOCI 4353Selected Topics in Sociology VI
-.
SOCI 4410Directed Studies I
AJ01-PRJ: TBA
BJ01-PRJ: TBA
-.
SOCI 4420Directed Studies II
AJ01-PRJ: TBA
BJ01-PRJ: TBA
Pre-requisite(s): SOCI3410.

Concentration Area

Students may choose to declare one, or up to two concentration areas by taking at least 15 to 24 units in the relevant area(s):

Research Methods and Data Analytics18 units

At least 18 units of courses from the three modules listed below:

(a)Quantitative Method6 units

At least 6 units from SOCI2004, 3229, 3243, 4201

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CourseTitleT1T2T1 Teaching scheduleT2 Teaching scheduleEnrolment informationAlso in minor
SOCI 2004Social Statistics
--LEC: Th 9:30AM - 11:15AM
-T01-TUT: TBA
Not for students who have taken DSME2010, DSME2020, DSME2011, DSME2021, ECON2121, GRMD2102, SEEM2430, SPED2600, PSYC2010, STAT1011, STAT1012, STAT2001, STAT2006, STAT2101, STAT2102.
SOCI 3229Quantitative Data Analysis
--LEC: Tu 11:30AM - 1:15PM
-T01-TUT: TBA
-.
SOCI 3243Generalized Experimental Methods for Social Research
--LEC: Th 11:30AM - 2:15PM
-.
SOCI 4201Quantitative Method: Survey and Unconventional Data Types
Pre-requisite(s): SOCI2003 and SOCI2004.

(b)Computational Method3 units

At least 3 units from SOCI3102, 3238

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CourseTitleT1T2T1 Teaching scheduleT2 Teaching scheduleEnrolment informationAlso in minor
SOCI 3102Social Networks and Social Capital
--LEC: Tu 2:30PM - 4:15PM
-T01-TUT: TBA
Not for students who have taken UGEC2013.
SOCI 3238Digital Sociology
--LEC: Mo 9:30AM - 11:15AM
-T01-TUT: TBA
-.

(c)Community Social Analysis9 units

At least 9 units from SOCI2003, 3001, 3221, 3225, 3227, 3231, 3235, 3245[a]/4211[b], 4020[c], 4410/4420[d]

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CourseTitleT1T2T1 Teaching scheduleT2 Teaching scheduleEnrolment informationAlso in minor
SOCI 2003Social Research Methods
--LEC: We 4:30PM - 6:15PM
-T01-TUT: TBA
-.
SOCI 3001Organizations and Society
-.
SOCI 3221Introduction to Social Psychology
-.
SOCI 3225Research Writing
-.
SOCI 3227Social Demography
--LEC: We 2:30PM - 4:15PM
-T01-TUT: TBA
Not for students who have taken UGEC2033.
SOCI 3231Qualitative Research
--LEC: Th 4:30PM - 6:15PM
-T01-TUT: TBA
Pre-requisite(s): SOCI2003.
SOCI 3235Social Interaction and Video Analysis
-.
SOCI 3245Sociology Field Studies
-.
SOCI 4211Sociology Internship: Nurturing Competency for Meeting Future Challenges
-O01-OTH: We 9:30AM - 12:15PM
Pre-requisite(s): SOCI1002 and SOCI2003.
SOCI 4020Graduation Thesis II
AO01-OTH: Mo 2:30PM - 5:15PM
BO01-OTH: Mo 2:30PM - 5:15PM
CO01-OTH: Mo 2:30PM - 5:15PM
Pre-requisite(s): SOCI4010.
SOCI 4410Directed Studies I
AJ01-PRJ: TBA
BJ01-PRJ: TBA
-.
SOCI 4420Directed Studies II
AJ01-PRJ: TBA
BJ01-PRJ: TBA
Pre-requisite(s): SOCI3410.

Optional Interdisciplinary Cluster

A maximum of 3 units from one of the following courses can be counted towards the fulfillment of 3 units in any one of the clusters of the concentration listed above:

DSPS2201, 3190, 3202, 3350, 3790, 3791, 3803, GRMD2104, 2105, 3104, 3106

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CourseTitleT1T2T1 Teaching scheduleT2 Teaching scheduleEnrolment informationAlso in minor
DSPS 2201Data Preprocessing for Data Analytics
--LEC: Tu 2:30PM - 5:15PM
Pre-requisite(s): DSPS2102 or (DSPS1003 and DSPS1004).
DSPS 3190Big Data Analytics for Public Policy
--LEC: We 10:30AM - 1:15PM
Pre-requisite(s): DSPS2202.
DSPS 3202Machine Learning for Public Policy
--LEC: Mo 2:30PM - 4:15PM
-T01-TUT: Mo 4:30PM - 5:15PM
Pre-requisite(s): DSPS2201.
DSPS 3350Computer Simulation for Policymaking
Pre-requisite(s): DSPS1003 and DSPS1004.
DSPS 3790Social Network Analysis for Public Policy
Pre-requisite(s): DSPS2201.
DSPS 3791Natural Language Processing for Public Policy
--LEC: Th 10:30AM - 1:15PM
Pre-requisite(s): DSPS3202.
DSPS 3803AI for Social Good
--LEC: We 2:30PM - 4:15PM
-T01-TUT: We 4:30PM - 5:15PM
GRMD 2104Remote Sensing of Environment
--LEC: We 4:30PM - 6:15PM
-L01-LAB: TBA
GRMD 2105Introduction to GIS
--LEC: Mo 4:30PM - 6:15PM
-L01-LAB: TBA
--LEC: Mo 4:30PM - 6:15PM
-L01-LAB: TBA
GRMD 3104Satellite Image Analysis
GRMD 3106Advanced GIS
Prerequisite: GRMD2105.

Human Security and Social Governance24 units

At least 24 units of courses from the three compulsory modules listed below:

(a)Economic Security and Society6-9 units

Any 6-9 units from SOCI2106, 3001, 3207, 3230, 3241

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CourseTitleT1T2T1 Teaching scheduleT2 Teaching scheduleEnrolment informationAlso in minor
SOCI 2106Economic Reform and Social Impacts in China
--LEC: Tu 4:30PM - 6:15PM
-T01-TUT: TBA
SOCI2106 is double-coded with UGEC2883.Not for students who have taken GESC2118, UGEA2190 or UGEC2883.
SOCI 3001Organizations and Society
-.
SOCI 3207Economic Sociology
-.
SOCI 3230Globalization and China
Not for students who have taken UGEC2514.
SOCI 3241Introduction to Global Sociology
--LEC: Th 1:30PM - 4:15PM
SOCI3241 is double-coded with UGEC2893.Not for students who have taken SOCI3452 or UGEC3893.

Optional Interdisciplinary Cluster

A maximum of 3 units from one of the following courses can be counted towards the fulfillment of 3 units in this cluster:

ECON3250, 3310, 3320, 3350, 3370, 3380, 3610, 3630, GLSD2501, 3501, 4102, 4104, GRMD2321, 3402, URSP2010, 2200

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CourseTitleT1T2T1 Teaching scheduleT2 Teaching scheduleEnrolment informationAlso in minor
ECON 3250Chinese Economy: Heritage and Change
--LEC: Tu 10:30AM - 1:15PM
Not for students who have taken UGEC2461.
ECON 3310Economy of China
-.
ECON 3320Asia-Pacific Economies
--LEC: Mo 8:30AM - 11:15AM
ECON 3350China and the World Economy
--LEC: We 2:30PM - 5:15PM
ECON 3370Business Environment of China
--LEC: We 2:30PM - 5:15PM
ECON 3380Economy of Hong Kong
--LEC: Mo 8:30AM - 11:15AM
-.
ECON 3610International Trade
--LEC: Fr 8:30AM - 11:15AM
ECON 3630Law and Economics
--LEC: We 8:30AM - 11:15AM
GLSD 2501World Economic Order
--LEC: Tu 2:30PM - 5:15PM
-.
GLSD 3501Global Business Organizations
--LEC: Tu 2:30PM - 5:15PM
GLSD 4102Developmental Study: Poverty, Inequality and Welfare of the World
GLSD 4104Global Development: Markets, States, Societies and IOs
GRMD 2321Economic Geography
--LEC: Tu 8:30AM - 10:15AM
-T01-TUT: TBA
GRMD 3402World Development
--LEC: We 4:30PM - 6:15PM
-T01-TUT: TBA
URSP 2010 [2]Belt and Road for Collaborative Modernization
--LEC: Mo 10:30AM - 12:15PM
URSP 2200Urban Economic Studies
--LEC: Tu 10:30AM - 12:15PM
-T01-TUT: Th 1:30PM - 2:15PM

(b)Sociology of Law and Governance6-9 units

Any 6-9 units from SOCI2116, 2220, 3204, 3234, 3242

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CourseTitleT1T2T1 Teaching scheduleT2 Teaching scheduleEnrolment informationAlso in minor
SOCI 2116Criminals and the Law
-.
SOCI 2220Introduction to Chinese Law and Society
--LEC: Tu 4:30PM - 6:15PM
-J01-PRJ: TBA
-.
SOCI 3204Sociology of Crime and Deviance
-.
SOCI 3234Policing and Society: Critical Debates and Practices
Pre-requisite(s): SOCI1001.
SOCI 3242Crime and Social Control in Globalized Societies
--LEC: Th 11:30AM - 1:15PM
-T01-TUT: TBA
-.

Optional Interdisciplinary Cluster

A maximum of 3 units from one of the following courses can be counted towards the fulfillment of 3 units in this cluster:

ANTH2530, 3540, COMM3600, 3710, GDRS5210, GLSD3301, 4401, 4402, GPAD1100, 2070, 2085, 2300, 2345, PSYC3370, SOWK4350

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CourseTitleT1T2T1 Teaching scheduleT2 Teaching scheduleEnrolment informationAlso in minor
ANTH 2530Political Violence and Human Rights
ANTH 3540Anthropology of Gender, Sexuality and the Law
COMM 3600Laws and Ethics for Communication
--LEC: Mo 10:30AM - 1:15PM
COMM 3710Legal and Ethical Issues in Digital Media
--LEC: Mo 10:30AM - 1:15PM
GDRS 5210Gender and Law
For students in MA Gender Studies.
GLSD 3301International Relations and International Law
--LEC: Th 10:30AM - 1:15PM
GLSD 4401Traditional Security: Military, War and Peace
--LEC: Mo 2:30PM - 5:15PM
GLSD 4402New Security Challenges: Terrorism, Ethnic Conflicts and Human Trafficking
GPAD 1100Politics, Law and Society
GPAD 2070Social Networking Services, Social Listening and Public Affairs
GPAD 2085Public Governance and Civil Service in Hong Kong
GPAD 2300Understanding Human Rights
GPAD 2345International Politics
--LEC: We 9:30AM - 12:15PM
Not for students who have taken GLSD2301 or UGEC2352.
PSYC 3370Psychology and Law
Pre-requisite(s): PSYC1000 or UGED2581.
SOWK 4350Law and Social Work
--LEC: We 6:30PM - 9:15PM

(c)Urban Governance and Social Dynamics6-9 units

Any 6-9 units from SOCI2208, 2219, 3224, 3236, 3244, 4205

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CourseTitleT1T2T1 Teaching scheduleT2 Teaching scheduleEnrolment informationAlso in minor
SOCI 2208Urban Sociology
--LEC: Th 4:30PM - 6:15PM
-T01-TUT: TBA
-.
SOCI 2219Youth and Society: Issues in the Contemporary World
--LEC: Th 2:30PM - 4:15PM
-T01-TUT: TBA
Not for students who have taken UGEC2703.
SOCI 3224Democracy and Society
Not for students who have taken UGEC2873.
SOCI 3236Migration and Policy Reflection on Global Citizenship
Not for students who have taken SOCI3453.
SOCI 3244Sociology of Housing
--LEC: Tu 9:30AM - 11:15AM
-T01-TUT: TBA
-.
SOCI 4205Social Movement
-.

Optional Interdisciplinary Cluster

A maximum of 3 units from one of the following courses can be counted towards the fulfillment of 3 units in this cluster:

ARCH3321, 3721, DSPS2301, 3310, 3340, 3790, 3803, GDRS3005, 3006, 3007, 3008, 3024, 4006, 4007, 4008, 4011, 4012, GLSD3105, GRMD2303, 2401, 2404, 2501, 3202, 3203, 3302, 3323, 3404, 4403, 4503, PSYC3630, SOWK3340, URSP2010, 2020, 2030, 2040, 2050, 2060, 2070, 2100, 2300, 2400, 2800, 2900, 3100, 3200, 3300, 3400, 3600, 3700, 4100

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CourseTitleT1T2T1 Teaching scheduleT2 Teaching scheduleEnrolment informationAlso in minor
ARCH 3321Architecture and Global Culture
--LEC: We 9:30AM - 11:15AM
-T01-TUT: We 11:30AM - 12:15PM
-T02-TUT: We 12:30PM - 1:15PM
-T03-TUT: We 11:30AM - 12:15PM
-T04-TUT: We 12:30PM - 1:15PM
Not for students who have taken ARCH2321.
ARCH 3721Land and City
--LEC: We 2:30PM - 4:15PM
-T01-TUT: We 4:30PM - 5:15PM
-T02-TUT: We 5:30PM - 6:15PM
-T03-TUT: We 4:30PM - 5:15PM
-T04-TUT: We 5:30PM - 6:15PM
Not for students who have taken ARCH4721.
DSPS 2301Policy Analysis and Design Thinking
--LEC: Th 2:30PM - 5:15PM
DSPS 3310Collaborative Governance in a Global Context
DSPS 3340Smart Cities and Internet of Things
Pre-requisite(s): DSPS1003.
DSPS 3790Social Network Analysis for Public Policy
Pre-requisite(s): DSPS2201.
DSPS 3803AI for Social Good
--LEC: We 2:30PM - 4:15PM
-T01-TUT: We 4:30PM - 5:15PM
GDRS 3005Gender and Sexuality in Contemporary Society
GDRS 3006Living Feminisms: Creating a Nonviolent and Collaborative Future
--LEC: Mo 10:30AM - 12:15PM
-T01-TUT: Mo 12:30PM - 1:15PM
GDRS 3007Understanding Masculinities and Social Change
--LEC: Th 10:30AM - 12:15PM
-T01-TUT: Th 12:30PM - 1:15PM
GDRS 3008Public Policy and Social Minorities in Hong Kong
GDRS 3024Gender Biases in Education and the Workplace
--LEC: Mo 2:30PM - 4:15PM
-D01-DIS: TBA
-T01-TUT: Mo 4:30PM - 5:15PM
Not for students who have taken GDRS2004 or UGEC2672.
GDRS 4006Gender in China
GDRS 4007Gender, Sexuality and Race in Political Issues
--LEC: Tu 10:30AM - 12:15PM
-T01-TUT: Tu 12:30PM - 1:15PM
GDRS 4008Social Inequalities and Health: Towards Diversity and Equity
--LEC: We 2:30PM - 4:15PM
-T01-TUT: We 4:30PM - 5:15PM
GDRS 4011Gendered Migration in Transnational Asia and beyond
GDRS 4012Gender Development from a Lifespan Perspective
GLSD 3105Understanding Global Cities and Urban Space
--LEC: Th 10:30AM - 1:15PM
GRMD 2303Urban Geography
--LEC: Tu 10:30AM - 12:15PM
-T01-TUT: TBA
GRMD 2401Sustainable Development
--LEC: Mo 4:30PM - 6:15PM
-T01-TUT: TBA
GRMD2401 is double-coded with UGEC2171.Not for students who have taken UGEC2171, 2354 or 2775.
GRMD 2404Energy and Society
GRMD 2501Theory and Practice of Smart Cities
--LEC: Mo 2:30PM - 4:15PM
-T01-TUT: We 1:30PM - 2:15PM
GRMD 3202Environmental Management
--LEC: Mo 4:30PM - 6:15PM
-T01-TUT: TBA
-.
GRMD 3203Urban Environmental Problems
--LEC: We 8:30AM - 10:15AM
-L01-LAB: TBA
GRMD 3302Population and Migration
--LEC: We 4:30PM - 6:15PM
-T01-TUT: TBA
GRMD 3323Urban and Regional Planning
--LEC: Mo 2:30PM - 4:15PM
-T01-TUT: TBA
GRMD 3404Natural Hazards and Human Responses
--LEC: Th 10:30AM - 12:15PM
-T01-TUT: TBA
GRMD 4403Environmental and Resource Economics and Policy
GRMD 4503Smart City Policies and Governance
--LEC: We 2:30PM - 4:15PM
-T01-TUT: TBA
PSYC 3630Culture, Groups and Social Behaviour
Prerequisite: PSYC2620.
SOWK 3340Social Policy and Planning
--LEC: Th 2:30PM - 4:15PM
-T01-TUT: Th 4:30PM - 6:15PM
-T02-TUT: Th 4:30PM - 6:15PM
-T03-TUT: Th 4:30PM - 6:15PM
-T04-TUT: Th 4:30PM - 6:15PM
URSP 2010 [2]Belt and Road for Collaborative Modernization
--LEC: Mo 10:30AM - 12:15PM
URSP 2020 [2](Re) Claiming the City
URSP 2030Urban Cultures
URSP 2040Real Estate and Construction Economics
--LEC: Th 9:30AM - 11:15AM
-T01-TUT: Th 11:30AM - 12:15PM
URSP 2050Socially Engaged Art
URSP 2060Understanding City Through Field Trip Studies
--LEC: Th 2:30PM - 5:15PM
-F01-FLD: TBA
URSP 2070Urban Planning and Design Practices in China
--LEC: Mo 10:30AM - 12:15PM
-T01-TUT: Mo 12:30PM - 1:15PM
URSP 2100Urban Sustainability
--LEC: Tu 2:30PM - 4:15PM
-T01-TUT: Tu 4:30PM - 5:15PM
URSP 2300Urban Design and Place Making Studio
--LEC: Mo 2:30PM - 5:15PM
-T01-TUT: TBA
--LEC: Tu 2:30PM - 5:15PM
-T01-TUT: TBA
URSP 2400Studies of Cities in Comparative Perspective
--LEC: We 2:30PM - 4:15PM
-T01-TUT: We 4:30PM - 5:15PM
URSP 2800Urban Form, Sense of Place and Well-Being
--LEC: We 9:30AM - 11:15AM
-T01-TUT: We 11:30AM - 12:15PM
URSP 2900Recommoning
--LEC: We 11:30AM - 1:15PM
-T01-TUT: We 1:30PM - 2:15PM
URSP 3100Housing Issues and Policy
--LEC: We 2:30PM - 4:15PM
-T01-TUT: We 4:30PM - 5:15PM
URSP 3200 [4]Advanced Urban Design Studio
-U01-STD: Th 2:30PM - 5:15PM Mo 5:30PM - 6:15PM
Pre-requisite: URSP2300.
URSP 3300Sustainable Urban Transport
URSP 3400Essentials of the Land Development Process
--LEC: We 2:30PM - 4:15PM
-T01-TUT: We 4:30PM - 5:15PM
URSP 3600Designing Smart Cities
--LEC: Mo 9:30AM - 11:15AM
-J01-PRJ: Mo 11:30AM - 12:15PM
URSP 3700Urban Regeneration
URSP 4100Urban Planning Theory and Practice
--LEC: Mo 2:30PM - 4:15PM
-T01-TUT: Mo 4:30PM - 5:15PM
Pre-requisite(s): URSP1001 or 1002 or 1003.

Capstone Project / Internship / Field Studies in Human Security

A maximum of 3 units from one of the following can be counted towards the fulfillment of 3 units in any one of the clusters of the concentration listed above:

SOCI3245[a]/4211[b], 4020[c], 4202

Show 4 courses
CourseTitleT1T2T1 Teaching scheduleT2 Teaching scheduleEnrolment informationAlso in minor
SOCI 3245Sociology Field Studies
-.
SOCI 4211Sociology Internship: Nurturing Competency for Meeting Future Challenges
-O01-OTH: We 9:30AM - 12:15PM
Pre-requisite(s): SOCI1002 and SOCI2003.
SOCI 4020Graduation Thesis II
AO01-OTH: Mo 2:30PM - 5:15PM
BO01-OTH: Mo 2:30PM - 5:15PM
CO01-OTH: Mo 2:30PM - 5:15PM
Pre-requisite(s): SOCI4010.
SOCI 4202Community Service-Based Learning for Sociology Students
--LEC: Tu 2:30PM - 5:15PM
-F01-FLD: TBA
-O01-OTH: TBA
-.

Sociology and Social Policy15 units

(a)Required9 units

SOCI2106, 2203, 3227 or 3236[e]

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CourseTitleT1T2T1 Teaching scheduleT2 Teaching scheduleEnrolment informationAlso in minor
SOCI 2106Economic Reform and Social Impacts in China
--LEC: Tu 4:30PM - 6:15PM
-T01-TUT: TBA
SOCI2106 is double-coded with UGEC2883.Not for students who have taken GESC2118, UGEA2190 or UGEC2883.
SOCI 2203Social Problems and Social Policy
-.
SOCI 3227Social Demography
--LEC: We 2:30PM - 4:15PM
-T01-TUT: TBA
Not for students who have taken UGEC2033.
SOCI 3236Migration and Policy Reflection on Global Citizenship
Not for students who have taken SOCI3453.

(b)Elective6 units

At least 6 units of courses chosen from the following, with a maximum of 3 units of DSPS courses:

DSPS2101, 2102, 2201, 2301, 2320, 2501, 3202, SOCI2116, 2208, 2216, 2218, 3204, 3208, 3227 or 3236[e], 3237, 3242, 3243, 3244, 3245[a]/4211[b], 4020[c], 4202, 4410/4420[d]

Show 25 courses
CourseTitleT1T2T1 Teaching scheduleT2 Teaching scheduleEnrolment informationAlso in minor
DSPS 2101Research Methods for Policy Studies
DSPS 2102Introduction to Data Science Applications in Public Policy and Political Studies
--LEC: Th 2:30PM - 5:15PM
DSPS 2201Data Preprocessing for Data Analytics
--LEC: Tu 2:30PM - 5:15PM
Pre-requisite(s): DSPS2102 or (DSPS1003 and DSPS1004).
DSPS 2301Policy Analysis and Design Thinking
--LEC: Th 2:30PM - 5:15PM
DSPS 2320AI Governance and Public Policy
--LEC: We 2:30PM - 5:15PM
DSPS 2501Managing Technology and Policy Innovation
--LEC: Tu 10:30AM - 1:15PM
DSPS 3202Machine Learning for Public Policy
--LEC: Mo 2:30PM - 4:15PM
-T01-TUT: Mo 4:30PM - 5:15PM
Pre-requisite(s): DSPS2201.
SOCI 2116Criminals and the Law
-.
SOCI 2208Urban Sociology
--LEC: Th 4:30PM - 6:15PM
-T01-TUT: TBA
-.
SOCI 2216Social Problems in China
Not for students who have taken UGEC2963.
SOCI 2218Marriage and Family
Not for students who have taken SOCI3222 (old code) or GESC2320.
SOCI 3204Sociology of Crime and Deviance
-.
SOCI 3208Gender and Society
--LEC: Mo 2:30PM - 4:15PM
-T01-TUT: TBA
-.
SOCI 3227Social Demography
--LEC: We 2:30PM - 4:15PM
-T01-TUT: TBA
Not for students who have taken UGEC2033.
SOCI 3236Migration and Policy Reflection on Global Citizenship
Not for students who have taken SOCI3453.
SOCI 3237Medical Sociology
Not for students who have taken UGEC2003 or SOCI4207 (old code).
SOCI 3242Crime and Social Control in Globalized Societies
--LEC: Th 11:30AM - 1:15PM
-T01-TUT: TBA
-.
SOCI 3243Generalized Experimental Methods for Social Research
--LEC: Th 11:30AM - 2:15PM
-.
SOCI 3244Sociology of Housing
--LEC: Tu 9:30AM - 11:15AM
-T01-TUT: TBA
-.
SOCI 3245Sociology Field Studies
-.
SOCI 4211Sociology Internship: Nurturing Competency for Meeting Future Challenges
-O01-OTH: We 9:30AM - 12:15PM
Pre-requisite(s): SOCI1002 and SOCI2003.
SOCI 4020Graduation Thesis II
AO01-OTH: Mo 2:30PM - 5:15PM
BO01-OTH: Mo 2:30PM - 5:15PM
CO01-OTH: Mo 2:30PM - 5:15PM
Pre-requisite(s): SOCI4010.
SOCI 4202Community Service-Based Learning for Sociology Students
--LEC: Tu 2:30PM - 5:15PM
-F01-FLD: TBA
-O01-OTH: TBA
-.
SOCI 4410Directed Studies I
AJ01-PRJ: TBA
BJ01-PRJ: TBA
-.
SOCI 4420Directed Studies II
AJ01-PRJ: TBA
BJ01-PRJ: TBA
Pre-requisite(s): SOCI3410.

Society, Sustainability and Technology18 units

At least 18 units of courses from the two modules listed below:

(a)Environment and Technology (at least 6 units)6 units

Required Course

SOCI3239

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CourseTitleT1T2T1 Teaching scheduleT2 Teaching scheduleEnrolment informationAlso in minor
SOCI 3239Environment and Society
--LEC: Mo 9:30AM - 11:15AM
-T01-TUT: TBA
-.

Elective Course(s)

At least 3 units from SOCI3102, 3238, 3240, 4210

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CourseTitleT1T2T1 Teaching scheduleT2 Teaching scheduleEnrolment informationAlso in minor
SOCI 3102Social Networks and Social Capital
--LEC: Tu 2:30PM - 4:15PM
-T01-TUT: TBA
Not for students who have taken UGEC2013.
SOCI 3238Digital Sociology
--LEC: Mo 9:30AM - 11:15AM
-T01-TUT: TBA
-.
SOCI 3240Social Studies of Science
--LEC: We 2:30PM - 4:15PM
-T01-TUT: TBA
-.
SOCI 4210Science and Technology Studies
-.

(b)Society and Sustainability (at least 9 units)9 units

Required Course(s)

At least 3 units from SOCI3002[f], 3241[f], 4204[f]

Show 3 courses
CourseTitleT1T2T1 Teaching scheduleT2 Teaching scheduleEnrolment informationAlso in minor
SOCI 3002Social Stratification
--LEC: Tu 10:30AM - 12:15PM
-T01-TUT: TBA
-.
SOCI 3241Introduction to Global Sociology
--LEC: Th 1:30PM - 4:15PM
SOCI3241 is double-coded with UGEC2893.Not for students who have taken SOCI3452 or UGEC3893.
SOCI 4204Sociology of Education
-.

Elective Courses

At least 6 units from SOCI2116, 2208, 2216, 2218, 3002[f], 3204, 3208, 3227, 3230, 3237, 3241[f], 3245[a]/4211[b], 4020[c], 4202, 4204[f], 4410/4420[d]

Show 18 courses
CourseTitleT1T2T1 Teaching scheduleT2 Teaching scheduleEnrolment informationAlso in minor
SOCI 2116Criminals and the Law
-.
SOCI 2208Urban Sociology
--LEC: Th 4:30PM - 6:15PM
-T01-TUT: TBA
-.
SOCI 2216Social Problems in China
Not for students who have taken UGEC2963.
SOCI 2218Marriage and Family
Not for students who have taken SOCI3222 (old code) or GESC2320.
SOCI 3002Social Stratification
--LEC: Tu 10:30AM - 12:15PM
-T01-TUT: TBA
-.
SOCI 3204Sociology of Crime and Deviance
-.
SOCI 3208Gender and Society
--LEC: Mo 2:30PM - 4:15PM
-T01-TUT: TBA
-.
SOCI 3227Social Demography
--LEC: We 2:30PM - 4:15PM
-T01-TUT: TBA
Not for students who have taken UGEC2033.
SOCI 3230Globalization and China
Not for students who have taken UGEC2514.
SOCI 3237Medical Sociology
Not for students who have taken UGEC2003 or SOCI4207 (old code).
SOCI 3241Introduction to Global Sociology
--LEC: Th 1:30PM - 4:15PM
SOCI3241 is double-coded with UGEC2893.Not for students who have taken SOCI3452 or UGEC3893.
SOCI 3245Sociology Field Studies
-.
SOCI 4211Sociology Internship: Nurturing Competency for Meeting Future Challenges
-O01-OTH: We 9:30AM - 12:15PM
Pre-requisite(s): SOCI1002 and SOCI2003.
SOCI 4020Graduation Thesis II
AO01-OTH: Mo 2:30PM - 5:15PM
BO01-OTH: Mo 2:30PM - 5:15PM
CO01-OTH: Mo 2:30PM - 5:15PM
Pre-requisite(s): SOCI4010.
SOCI 4202Community Service-Based Learning for Sociology Students
--LEC: Tu 2:30PM - 5:15PM
-F01-FLD: TBA
-O01-OTH: TBA
-.
SOCI 4204Sociology of Education
-.
SOCI 4410Directed Studies I
AJ01-PRJ: TBA
BJ01-PRJ: TBA
-.
SOCI 4420Directed Studies II
AJ01-PRJ: TBA
BJ01-PRJ: TBA
Pre-requisite(s): SOCI3410.

Explanatory Notes

1.

SOCI courses at 2000 and above level will be included in the calculation of Major GPA for honours classification.

2.

Students who pursue a second Major in Journalism and Communication can complete COMM1120, SOCI1001 and one Faculty Package course offered by a Programme/Department/School other than SOCI and COMM to satisfy the Faculty Package course requirements of both Major Programmes.

3.

Students who pursue a second Major in Journalism and Communication can be exempted from taking COMM2160 by taking SOCI2003 as the units earned can be counted towards both Major Programmes.

4.

Students must have taken or registered for at least 27 units of COMM courses at the last term of attendance before making declaration to take Journalism and Communication as their second Major.

5.

Any students should have taken at least 36 units of SOCI courses before making official declaration to take the Journalism and Communication as their second Major.

[a]

Sociology Field Studies (SOCI3245)

-The field studies should have a strong component matching the theme of a particular concentration in order to fulfill the requirement of that concentration area.
-If a student declares to take two concentration areas, units earned from the course “Sociology Field Studies” will be counted towards the fulfillment of the requirement of one area only, subject to the course supervisor’s endorsement. The student should indicate towards which area the units are counted when declaring the concentrations.
-If a student has taken SOCI3245 and 4211, only up to 3 units from either one course can be counted towards the fulfillment of the concentration requirement, also subject to the course supervisor’s endorsement.
[b]

Sociology Internship: Nurturing Competency for Meeting Future Challenges (SOCI4211)

-The internship organisation and/or the internship job nature should have a strong component matching the theme of a particular concentration in order to fulfill the requirement of that concentration area.
-If a student declares to take two concentration areas, units earned from the course “Sociology Internship: Nurturing Competency for Meeting Future Challenges” will be counted towards the fulfillment of the requirement of one area only, subject to the course supervisor’s endorsement. The student should indicate towards which area the units are counted when declaring the concentrations.
-If a student has taken SOCI3245 and 4211, only up to 3 units from either one course can be counted towards the fulfillment of the concentration requirement, also subject to the course supervisor’s endorsement.
[c]

Graduation Thesis II (SOCI4020)

-The Graduation Thesis should have a strong component matching the theme of a particular concentration in order to fulfill the requirement of that concentration area.
-If a student declares to take two concentration areas, units earned from the course “Graduation Thesis II” will be counted towards the fulfillment of the requirement of one area only, subject to the course supervisor’s endorsement. The student should indicate towards which area the units are counted when declaring the concentrations.
[d]

Directed Studies I/II (SOCI4410/4420)

-The Directed Studies should have a strong component matching the theme of a particular concentration in order to fulfill the requirement of that concentration area.
-If a student has taken SOCI4410 and 4420, and both are of the same theme that can be counted towards the fulfillment of the requirement of one concentration only, then only up to 3 units from either one course can be counted towards the fulfillment of the concentration requirement, also subject to the course supervisor’s endorsement.
-If a student has taken SOCI4410 and 4420 with different themes, subject to the course supervisor’s endorsement, the units earned from SOCI4410 can be counted towards the fulfillment of the requirement of one concentration and SOCI4420 towards another.
-Units earned from a directed studies course can only be counted towards the fulfillment of the requirement of one concentration.
[e]

Students are required to take either SOCI3227 or 3236 in order to fulfill the requirement of Required Courses. If a student has taken both SOCI3227 and 3236, the extra 3 units earned can be counted towards the fulfillment of the requirement of Elective Courses.

[f]

Students are required to take either SOCI3002 or 3241 or 4204 in order to fulfill the requirement of Required Courses. If a student has taken more than one of these three courses, the extra 3 units or 6 units earned can be counted towards the fulfillment of the requirement of Elective Courses.