Program Overview

University Program Information

Programmes

The University of Hong Kong offers various programmes through its Department of Sociology, including:

• Undergraduate
  • Criminology Major/Minor
  • Media & Cultural Studies Major/Minor
  • Sociology Major/Minor
• Taught postgraduate
  • MSocSc Criminology
  • MSocSc Media, Culture & Creative Cities
  • MSocSc Sociology
• MPhil / PhD Sociology

Courses

The Department of Sociology offers a range of courses, including:

• SOCI3011: Gender and Crime
  • Course description: This course critically assesses the assumptions and gendered nature of crime and its control, focusing on women and comparing them with men.
  • Course learning outcomes:
    1. Illustrate knowledge of how to think sociologically about the relationship between gender, crime, and its control.
    2. Assess theories and concepts in the study of gender and crime.
    3. Apply knowledge to analysis of current events locally, regionally, and internationally.
    4. Produce original assessments of topics/issues in criminology.
    5. Develop presentation and collaboration skills through group-based work.
  • Assessment:
    • Essays: 30%
    • Tutorial participation and group project: 30%
    • Examination: 40%
  • Required reading: A series of journal articles and book chapters.
  • Recommended reading:
    • Belknap, J. (2020). The invisible woman: Gender, crime, and justice. 5th edition. Sage Publications.
    • Seal, L. (2021) Gender, Crime and Justice. Palgrave MacMillan

Research

The Department of Sociology is involved in various research areas, including:

• Research Projects
• Research Clusters
• Centre for Criminology
• Global Society and Sustainability Lab