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Sociology 社會學

SOCIOLOGY

Short Description

Sociology is the scientific study of society. Sociologists study the social lives of people and groups to understand how social factors shape one’s minds and behavior. The Sociological Imagination helps you understand social phenomena from different perspectives.

The Department of Sociology at CUHK has the longest history and the most comprehensive curriculum of its kind in Hong Kong. We currently focus on six research clusters: Crime and Deviance; Economic, Politics & Society; Family, Gender and Sexuality; Population, Health and Migration; Stratification and Education; and Computational Social Science. All of our teaching staff excel in their fields of specialization.

Students are required to complete a capstone thesis project before graduation. In addition, students can choose to concentrate on one or more of the three areas of concentration: 1) Research Methods and Data Analytics, 2) Sociology and Social Policy, and 3) Society, Sustainability and Technology.

Sociology students are often eager to explore the world. On average, 20+ students leave for exchange in overseas universities annually. To prepare students for their future career, the Department offered 30+ internship opportunities in the summer of 2022.

The Department now offers a new four-year double-major option in collaboration with the School of Journalism and Communication and a BSSc (sociology)-Juris Doctor double-degree option in collaboration with the Faculty of Law.

We provide one of the best sociological training in the region. According to The Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings by Subject (Sociology) 2023/24, our Department is ranked the 23rd in the world and 3rd in Asia.

Remarks:
For details of the undergraduate curriculum, please click here.

Programme Website

Requirements

  • Programme Entrance Requirements
  • General Entrance Requirements
Core Subjects Minimum Level
CHINESE LANGUAGE 3
CITIZENSHIP AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT Attained
ENGLISH LANGUAGE 3
MATHEMATICS COMPULSORY PART 2
Elective Subject(s) Minimum Level
ANY 2 SUBJECTSNOTE 3
NOTE: The two subjects may include:
(i) 2 elective subjects; or
(ii) 1 elective subject and Mathematics (Extended Part) Module I or Module II.


REMARK:
The programme accepts specific Applied Learning course(s) with "Attained with Distinction I/II" as an extra elective subject.
Please refer to https://www.cuhk.edu.hk/adm/jupas/ApL2024 for details.

Core Subjects Minimum Level
CHINESE LANGUAGENote1 3
CITIZENSHIP AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENTNote2 Attained
ENGLISH LANGUAGE 3
MATHEMATICS COMPULSORY PART 2
Elective Subject(s) Minimum Level
ANY 2 SUBJECTSNote3 3
Note 1
Applicants with very special circumstances may be granted waivers of this requirement on a case-by-case basis. For details, please click here.

Note 2:
For Liberal Studies (LS) subject taken in 2023 or before, a Level 2 or above will be considered as “Attained” in Citizenship and Social Development. The LS level will not be considered in the calculation of admission scores.

Note 3:
The two subjects may include:
(i) 2 elective subjects; or
(ii) 1 elective subject and Mathematics (Extended Part) Module I or Module II or Other Language subjects (Grade E or above).
(iii) For Integrated Science or Combined Science subject(s) taken in 2023 or before, a Level 3 or above will be considered as an unspecified elective subject where applicable.

Note 4:
"Attained with Distinction I/II" in Applied Learning subjects will be accepted by some programmes as an extra subject for awarding bonus points. For details, please click here.     

Calculation of scores for applicants with more than 1 sitting in HKDSE Examination

Most programmes offered by CUHK consider the best results in the same subject taken by a candidate in more than one sitting of HKDSE.  Some programmes may have specific arrangements and the admission scores of candidates seeking admission on the strength of results from more than one sitting of HKDSE may be adjusted.  Details of calculation of scores in more than one sitting of HKDSE for the 2024-25 entry will be finalised and posted at the admissions website (admission.cuhk.edu.hk).

First Year Tuition Fee

HK$ 42,100

Contacts

Enquiries:

Email: sociology@cuhk.edu.hk

Tel: 852 3943 1486

Statistics

Application Statistics (after Modification of Programme Choices)

Year Band A Band B Band C Band D Band E Total
2023 422 399 668 983 892 3364
2022 330 379 622 890 785 3006
2021 276 359 574 855 699 2763
2020 256 257 513 841 816 2683
2019 337 293 527 821 774 2752
2018 172 219 435 729 682 2237
2017 329 273 503 732 743 2580
2016 128 162 337 552 624 1803
2015 153 178 374 817 868 2390
2014 228 211 478 944 1080 2941
2013 282 246 584 1223 1558 3893
2012 201 288 745 1402 1618 4254

Offer Statistics (as at the Announcement of the Main Round Offer Results)

Year Band A Band B Band C Band D Band E Total
2023 47 2 0 0 0 49
2022 39 0 0 0 0 39
2021 36 2 0 0 0 38
2020 32 1 0 0 0 33
2019 32 0 0 0 0 32
2018 36 0 0 0 0 36
2017 34 0 0 0 0 34
2016 39 3 0 0 0 42
2015 34 1 0 0 0 35
2014 30 0 0 0 0 30
2013 35 0 0 0 0 35
2012 38 0 0 0 0 38