Faculty of Social Sciences Media & Cultural Studies

Offered As:	Major	Minor
URL:	https://sociology.hku.hk/undergraduate/ug-media-cultural-studies	https://sociology.hku.hk/undergraduate/ug-media-cultural-studies
*Open to students of other Faculties:	Yes	Yes
Credits:	72	36
What is it about?	The programme seeks to nurture students to become knowledgeable, critical and caring users and producers of media and culture. The flexible programme structure draws on a wide range of related courses from the social sciences and humanities. This programme is particularly ideal if you: - wish to learn more about the concepts behind the world of media and culture - want to work in creative industry, media and cultural organizations - intend to pursue research studies in media and cultural studies
Offering Faculty/ Department/ School/Institute	Department of Sociology

Pre-requisite requirements and/or other conditions for declaring the major/minor	Major: SOCI1001 or SOCI104 and 2 out of the following (not more than one from the same discipline): GEOG1002/GEOG1003/GEOG1005/GEOG1012/GEOG1016/GEOG1017 or POLI1003 or PSYC1001/PSYC1004 or SOWK1001/SOWK1002/SOWK1004/SOWK1011/SOWK1012/SOWK1013 or SINO1002 Minor: SOCI1001 or SOCI1004 For details, please check with the Department of Sociology.
Career opportunities	This programme is particularly ideal if you: - wish to learn more about the concepts behind the world of media and culture - want to work in creative industry, media and cultural organizations - intend to pursue research studies in media and cultural studies
Further information	https://www.socsc.hku.hk/fw/teaching-learning/undergraduate/academic-matters/regulations-and-syllabuses/ https://sociology.hku.hk/undergraduate/ug-media-cultural-studies
Contact	E: sociug@hku.hk

* Note: Students pursuing curricula with major / minor programme(s) must complete at least one major programme from their home Faculties upon graduation. Disclaimer: The information mainly applies to students admitted in 2024-25 and thereafter. For students from different cohorts, the information is only for reference. Please check with Faculty/offering department for details. The pre-requisite requirements / conditions are subject to changes by Faculties from time to time, and students are advised to check with their Faculty Office in case of doubt.