The Chinese University of Hong Kong
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
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JS4801
Social Science 社會科學
SOCIAL SCIENCE
Short Description
Social Science broad-based is designed for students who are undecided about their majors or would like to have more time to explore different options. This programme provides applicants with the option of entering the Faculty of Social Science without committing to a particular Major programme. Students follow a common study plan in their first year, after which they will declare any one of the following Major programmes without any competition or quota imposed to continue their studies in Years 2-4.
- Architectural Studies
- Economics
- Geography and Resource Management
- Urban Studies
- Government and Public Administration
- Journalism and Communication
- Global Communication
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Global Studies
- Data Science and Policy Studies
By taking different Major foundation courses in the first year, students gain first-hand experience of a variety of Social Science disciplines while at the same time seek counselling and academic advice from teachers and senior students. After some exploration in the first year of study, students can freely* choose their Majors based on their academic strength, interest and career aspirations.
*Admission to certain programme(s) would be subject to relevant conditions.
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/ApL2025 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 (A2 or above in French / German / Spanish; or N3 or above in Japanese; or Grade 3 or above in Korean). | |
| (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 2025-26 entry will be finalised and posted at the admissions website (admission.cuhk.edu.hk).
First Year Tuition Fee
HK$ 44,500
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Statistics
Application Statistics (after Modification of Programme Choices)
| Year | Band A | Band B | Band C | Band D | Band E | Total |
| 2024 | 642 | 547 | 922 | 1308 | 1150 | 4569 |
| 2023 | 819 | 692 | 1100 | 1487 | 1210 | 5308 |
| 2022 | 526 | 540 | 941 | 1288 | 1059 | 4354 |
| 2021 | 498 | 455 | 844 | 1204 | 1072 | 4073 |
| 2020 | 410 | 426 | 920 | 1331 | 1149 | 4236 |
| 2019 | 574 | 526 | 957 | 1315 | 1237 | 4609 |
| 2018 | 474 | 483 | 998 | 1505 | 1343 | 4803 |
| 2017 | 386 | 472 | 866 | 1364 | 1335 | 4423 |
| 2016 | 461 | 414 | 852 | 1392 | 1375 | 4494 |
| 2015 | 380 | 411 | 925 | 1620 | 1653 | 4989 |
| 2014 | 472 | 446 | 979 | 1758 | 1884 | 5539 |
| 2013 | 588 | 558 | 1019 | 1978 | 2163 | 6306 |
| 2012 | 736 | 690 | 1597 | 2867 | 2955 | 8845 |
Offer Statistics (as at the Announcement of the Main Round Offer Results)
| Year | Band A | Band B | Band C | Band D | Band E | Total |
| 2024 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| 2023 | 84 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 84 |
| 2022 | 82 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 82 |
| 2021 | 66 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 66 |
| 2020 | 63 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 63 |
| 2019 | 66 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 66 |
| 2018 | 83 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 83 |
| 2017 | 82 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 82 |
| 2016 | 80 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 81 |
| 2015 | 72 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 72 |
| 2014 | 79 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 79 |
| 2013 | 70 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 71 |
| 2012 | 76 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 79 |
- The tuition fees for UGC-funded programmes are subject to annual review by the HKSAR Government and applicable to local applicants only.