The Chinese University of Hong Kong
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
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JS4886
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 mind and behaviour. 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 20+ internship opportunities in the summer of 2023.
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) 2024, our Department is ranked the 29th in the world and 2nd 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/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 | 236 | 252 | 488 | 699 | 681 | 2356 |
| 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 |
| 2024 | 37 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 38 |
| 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 |
- As the 2025/26 academic year is the beginning of the 2025/26 – 2027/28 triennium for which the allocation of UGC-funded places is still subject to the Government’s approval, the number of intake places shown above is indicative only and subject to changes or confirmation.
- The tuition fees for UGC-funded programmes are subject to annual review by the HKSAR Government and applicable to local applicants only.