Faculty of Social Sciences China Studies (Social Sciences stream) (2024-25 cohort and earlier)

Offered As:	Major	Minor
URL:	https://www.socsc.hku.hk/fw/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/CSleaflet_2022-23.pdf	https://web.socsc.hku.hk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/BSocSc_2024-25_r.pdf
*Open to students of other Faculties:	Yes	Yes
Selection process required:	No	No
Credits:	96	36
What is it about?	This programme aims to: - provide students with solid general knowledge of historical and social change and development in China, particularly in the areas of history, culture, politics, social development, urban and regional development, and emerging social and economic issues in the context of historical and ongoing transformation. - enhance students' ability to exercise critical judgment on humanities and social science subjects and current issues concerning China's development. - provide students with the opportunity of developing a grounded understanding of historical and social change and development in China through experiential learning activities (e.g. international exchange, fieldwork and internship). - equip students with the basic theoretical and methodological training that would enable them to pursue further study at the postgraduate level on China Studies and/or Asian Studies or research related careers. - enhance students' awareness of social issues and problems in China and prepare them for advocacy of improving the human condition in China.
Offering Faculty/ Department/ School/Institute	Faculty of Social Sciences

Pre-requisite requirements and/or other conditions for declaring the major/minor	Major: SINO1003, SINO2003 and two 6-credit introductory courses from the Faculty of Social Sciences, SINO3002 the final capstone project Minor: SINO1003 and SINO2003
Career opportunities	The China Major/Minor helps students for any job/career which needs China background and information, or dealing with China, including government agencies (e.g. foreign affairs department, departments working on inter-governmental relations and cooperation), news agencies, business, international organizations, NGOs, etc.
Further information	https://web.socsc.hku.hk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/BSocSc_2024-25_r.pdf
Contact	Dr. Zhu Jiangnan T: 3917 2278 E: zhujn@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.