Faculty of Education Social Data Science (2025-26 cohort and onwards)

Offered As:	Minor
URL:	https://web.edu.hku.hk/current-students/undergraduate-programmes/minors
*Open to students of other Faculties:	Yes
Selection process required:	No
Credits:	36
What is it about?	The Minor in Social Data Science provides a foundation for students who are interested in exploring new ways of thinking when analysing and applying data in the context of the social sciences.
Offering Faculty/ Department/ School/Institute	Faculty of Education

Pre-requisite requirements and/or other conditions for declaring the major/minor	It is not offered to BASc(SDS) students. For details, please check with Faculty. Students are required to take 36 credits comprising 24 credits of introductory courses and 12 credits of advanced courses.
Career opportunities	Industries with high demand for knowledge and skills of social data science include: Innovative and Information Technologies, marketing, consulting, health care, financial services, government, NGOs, public services, academia and education. For further information, please check with Faculty or CEDARS (Careers & Placement).
Further information	https://web.edu.hku.hk/current-students/undergraduate-programmes/minors/minor-in-social-data-science-2025-26-and-thereafter
Contact	T: 3917 5413 E: bascsds@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 is provided by the Faculties/Schools as of August 2026 and is subject to change by respective units. Students are advised to consult their Faculty/School Office(s) in case of doubt.