Social Science

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Social Science 课程名称：Postgraduate Diploma and Master of Arts Programs in Social Science 学位类型：Postgraduate Diploma in Social Science 文学硕士（Social Science） 修读模式：全日制或兼读制 学制：MA 全日制: 1 年 兼读制: 2 年s 开设学院/学系：Division of Social Science 官方网站：https://shss.hkust.edu.hk/tpg/mass/index 课程简介：The Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) and Master of Arts (MA) Programs in Social Science offer an interdisciplinary curriculum for those seeking employment in business, government, mass media, and education, as well as those

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To qualify for admission, applicants must meet all of the following requirements. Admission is selective and meeting these minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. 1. General Admission Requirements of the University Applicants seeking admission to a master's degree program should have obtained a bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution, or an approved equivalent qualification. 2. English Language Admission Requirements Applicants have to fulfill English Language requirements with one of the following proficiency attainments: TOEFL iBT: 80 (for tests taken prior to 21 January 2026) * 4.5 (for tests taken from 21 January 2026 onwards) * TOEFL pBT: 550 TOEFL Revised paper-delivered test: 60 (total scores for Reading, Listening and Writing sections) IELTS (Academic Module): Overall score: 6.5 and All sub-score: 5.5 * * Refers to scores in one single attempt only. Test at home option is not accepted. Applicants are not required to present TOEFL or IELTS score if their first language is English, or they obtained the bachelor's degree (or equivalent) from an institution where the medium of instruction was English. 原文链接：https://prog-crs.ust.hk/pgprog/2027-28/pgd-ma-sosc/ 二、课程简介（英文原文） The Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) and Master of Arts (MA) Programs in Social Science offer an interdisciplinary curriculum for those seeking employment in business, government, mass media, and education, as well as those who subsequently wish to pursue a research program in one of the social science disciplines. The taught programs are designed to provide the necessary skills required for social science research and a broad spectrum of analytical perspectives for a critical understanding of a variety of issues and phenomena in the modern world. 三、学习目标（英文原文） On successful completion of the program, graduates will be able to: Design research projects based on fundamental principles of social science inquiry. Explain basic statistical concepts used by social scientists and apply related methods to data analysis. Articulate key concepts and important theories in major social science disciplines. Evaluate and critique scholarly works in the social sciences. Formulate theoretically informed and empirically grounded perspectives for the analysis of social and economic issues in Greater China and beyond. 四、课程设置（英文原文） Minimum Credit Requirement PGD: 15 credits MA: 24 credits Credit Transfer Subject to the approval of the Academic Director, graduates from the PGD program may transfer up to 15 credits of coursework to the MA program. Foundation Courses PGD: 3 credits MA: 6 credits MASS 5010 MASS 5020 Required Courses PGD: 9 credits MA: 12 credits Designed specifically for the PGD/MA students, the required SSMA courses cover disciplines in sociology, psychology, economics, and political science. Students are required to take courses from one or more of these disciplines. At the beginning of each term, the Program Office will announce a list of courses to be offered by the Division. Elective Courses PGD: 3 credits MA: 6 credits Students can take any postgraduate courses (and a maximum of one undergraduate course at 4000-level) offered by the School of Humanities and Social Science. Remarks Should students wish to take courses other than those specified above, prior approval must be obtained from the Academic Director. Most courses are taught in English. Students who wish to enroll in courses in which Chinese materials are used extensively must demonstrate proficiency in Chinese. Full-time students are required to take a minimum of 9 credits of coursework each regular term, whereas part-time students are required to take a minimum of 3 credits each regular term. Upon entering the program, students' progress will be monitored by the Academic Director. With the approval of the Academic Director, student may take study leave for no more than one regular term. Subject to the approval of the Academic Director, students of the MA program may subsequently apply for transfer to the PGD program. Last Update: 1 Jun 2020

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