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Master of Social Sciences (MSocSc) in Contemporary China Studies

Programme Information

The Master of Social Sciences (MSocSc) in Contemporary China Studies is a self-financed programme offered by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. The programme aims to provide students with a critical understanding of contemporary China from political, historical, economic, geographical, and sociological perspectives.

Objectives

The programme is designed to accomplish the following objectives:

• To provide students with a critical understanding of contemporary China from multiple perspectives.
• To sharpen students' awareness of the complex relationships between historical, economic, geographical, political, and sociological factors in China through a multidisciplinary approach.
• To enhance students' understanding of the processes of change that will shape future relationships between Hong Kong, the rest of China, and the world.

Programme Structure

• Units Requirement: 27 units
• Required Courses: 3 units
• Concentration/Field and Elective Courses: 21 units
• Research Methods: 3 units
• The programme has four concentrations:
  1. Economic Development and Reform
  2. History and Culture
  3. Society and Community
  4. Urban Development and Environmental Management

Study Curriculum

The study curriculum may change from time to time. Applicants can refer to the programme website or the University Student Handbook for details of the list of courses.

Admission Requirements

Academic Qualification

• Applicants should hold a bachelor's degree or a qualification of equivalent standard from another university or comparable institution.
• Preference will be given to applicants with a background in social sciences and/or humanities.

Language Proficiency Requirement

• Applicants should meet the English proficiency requirement.
• Applicants should have a bachelor's degree from a university in Hong Kong or an English-speaking country, or submit one of the following original score reports/certificates for assessment:
  • TOEFL minimum score: 79 (internet-based)
  • IELTS (academic): band score of 6.5 or above
  • College English Test (CET 6): 450 or above
• Note: Test results provided should be within two years from the date of issuance of the Admission Offer letter. TOEFL iBT Home Edition or IELTS Indicator test is not accepted.

Additional Information

• Frequency of Intake: Once a year, admission in September.
• Tuition Fee: HK$197,200/programme
• Cut Off Date: 24 Jul 2026
• Application Start Date: 15 Sep 2025
• Application Deadline: 4 Jun 2026 (non-local), 24 Jul 2026 (local)
• Programme Director: Dr. PENG Yinni
• A non-refundable admission confirmation fee, including the first installment of tuition fee plus other administrative fees, must be paid upon acceptance of the admission offer.
• The above information is for reference only and is subject to change without prior notice. Hong Kong Baptist University reserves the right of final decision and interpretation in case of any dispute.