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The following new programme will be offered by The University of Hong Kong (HKU) in the 2027 Admissions Exercise:

JUPAS Catalogue No.	Funding Category	Programme Short Name	Programme Full Title
JS6743	UGC-funded	BSocSc(Elite)	Bachelor of Social Sciences Elite Programme 社會科學學士精英課程

The HKU Bachelor of Social Sciences Elite Programme is an interdisciplinary programme grounded in the study of contemporary social issues and technological transformation. Through the integration of social science perspectives and real-world applications, students critically examine the major forces shaping contemporary societies, including the growing influence of artificial intelligence and data-driven technologies, demographic change, evolving patterns of work and social life, geopolitical uncertainty, and the climate emergency. Particular attention is given to the implications of these developments for Hong Kong, the region, and the wider world.

Guided by an ethos that students are active participants in their own learning, BSocSc(Elite) students pursue their major and minor studies within the broad and flexible BSocSc curriculum while engaging with interdisciplinary perspectives. Building on this foundation, the programme offers a distinctive range of enrichment opportunities designed to foster intellectual curiosity, social responsibility, empathy, ethical awareness, personal growth, leadership development, and global engagement.

 

The above information is provided by the institution.