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More technology. More questions.
What's missing?
What if technology could solve problems, but never understand people?
Technology generates answers. Social Sciences provide understanding. Turn insight into impact at HKU Faculty of Social Sciences.
What if …
Social Sciences did not exist?
Imagine a world powered by technology, yet disconnected from the people it serves. What becomes possible when we better understand people, societies and futures?
Shaping Society,
Leading Change.
Discover how our alumni are transforming lives, strengthening societies and shaping futures through People & Minds, Governance & Society, and Environment & Futures.
Governance & Society
Shape inclusive societies through policy, governance and innovation.
Environment & Futures
Unlock human potential through insight, wellbeing and resilience.
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Governance & Society
Master of Social Sciences in Population and Policy Analysis
Develop advanced counselling skills to support mental well-being and growth.
Full-time: 2 Years
Part-time: 3 Years
Admissions:
OPEN
Environment and Futures
Master of Social Sciences in Social Data Analytics
Develop advanced counselling skills to support mental well-being and growth.
Full-time: 2 Years
Part-time: 3 Years
Admissions:
OPEN
Governance & Society
Master of China Development Studies
Develop advanced counselling skills to support mental well-being and growth.
Full-time: 2 Years
Part-time: 3 Years
Admissions:
OPEN
Environment and Futures
Master of Science in Geospatial Data Science
Develop advanced counselling skills to support mental well-being and growth.
Full-time: 2 Years
Part-time: 3 Years
Admissions:
OPEN
Environment and Futures
Master of Transport Policy and Planning
Develop advanced counselling skills to support mental well-being and growth.
Full-time: 2 Years
Part-time: 3 Years
Admissions:
OPEN
Governance & Society
Doctor of Public Administration
Develop advanced counselling skills to support mental well-being and growth.
Full-time: 2 Years
Part-time: 3 Years
Admissions:
OPEN
Governance & Society
Master of International and Public Affairs
Develop advanced counselling skills to support mental well-being and growth.
Full-time: 2 Years
Part-time: 3 Years
Admissions:
OPEN
Governance & Society
Master of Public Administration
Develop advanced counselling skills to support mental well-being and growth.
Full-time: 2 Years
Part-time: 3 Years
Admissions:
OPEN
People & Minds
Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology
Develop advanced counselling skills to support mental well-being and growth.
Full-time: 2 Years
Part-time: 3 Years
Admissions:
OPEN
People & Minds
Doctor of Psychology in Educational Psychology
Develop advanced counselling skills to support mental well-being and growth.
Full-time: 2 Years
Part-time: 3 Years
Admissions:
OPEN
People & Minds
Master of Social Sciences in Applied Psychology
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Full-time: 2 Years
Part-time: 3 Years
Admissions:
OPEN
People & Minds
Master of Social Sciences in Clinical Psychology
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Full-time: 2 Years
Part-time: 3 Years
Admissions:
OPEN
People & Minds
Master of Social Sciences in Educational Psychology
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Full-time: 2 Years
Part-time: 3 Years
Admissions:
OPEN
People & Minds
Master of Social Sciences in Psychology
Develop advanced counselling skills to support mental well-being and growth.
Full-time: 2 Years
Part-time: 3 Years
Admissions:
OPEN
Governance & Society
Master of Social Sciences in Criminology
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Full-time: 2 Years
Part-time: 3 Years
Admissions:
OPEN
Governance & Society
Master of Social Sciences in Media, Culture and Creative Cities
Develop advanced counselling skills to support mental well-being and growth.
Full-time: 2 Years
Part-time: 3 Years
Admissions:
OPEN
Governance & Society
Master of Social Sciences in Sociology
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Full-time: 2 Years
Part-time: 3 Years
Admissions:
OPEN
People & Minds
Master of Expressive Arts Therapy
Develop advanced counselling skills to support mental well-being and growth.
Full-time: 2 Years
Part-time: 3 Years
Admissions:
OPEN
People & Minds
Master of Social Sciences in Behavioral Health
Develop advanced counselling skills to support mental well-being and growth.
Full-time: 2 Years
Part-time: 3 Years
Admissions:
OPEN
People & Minds
Master of Social Sciences in Counselling
Develop advanced counselling skills to support mental well-being and growth.
Full-time: 2 Years
Part-time: 3 Years
Admissions:
OPEN
People & Minds
Master of Social Sciences in Gerontology
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Full-time: 2 Years
Part-time: 3 Years
Admissions:
OPEN
People & Minds
Master of Social Sciences in Mental Health
Develop advanced counselling skills to support mental well-being and growth.
Full-time: 2 Years
Part-time: 3 Years
Admissions:
OPEN
Governance & Society
Master of Social Sciences in Nonprofit Management
Develop advanced counselling skills to support mental well-being and growth.
Full-time: 2 Years
Part-time: 3 Years
Admissions:
OPEN
Governance & Society
Master of Social Sciences in Social Service Management
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Full-time: 2 Years
Part-time: 3 Years
Admissions:
OPEN
Governance & Society
Master of Social Work
Develop advanced counselling skills to support mental well-being and growth.
Full-time: 2 Years
Part-time: 3 Years
Admissions:
OPEN
Environment and Futures
Master of Social Sciences in Sustainability Leadership and Governance
Develop advanced counselling skills to support mental well-being and growth.
Full-time: 2 Years
Part-time: 3 Years
Admissions:
OPEN
Environment and Futures
Master of Arts in Creative Artificial Intelligence Film and Media
Develop advanced counselling skills to support mental well-being and growth.
Full-time: 2 Years
Part-time: 3 Years
Admissions:
OPEN
Governance & Society
Master of Journalism
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Full-time: 2 Years
Part-time: 3 Years
Admissions:
OPEN
Governance & Society
Master of Journalism in Documentary Filmmaking
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Full-time: 2 Years
Part-time: 3 Years
Admissions:
OPEN
Governance & Society
Master of Governance and Policy
Develop advanced counselling skills to support mental well-being and growth.
Full-time: 2 Years
Part-time: 3 Years
Admissions:
OPEN
Governance & Society
Master of Climate Governance and Risk Management
Develop advanced counselling skills to support mental well-being and growth.
Full-time: 2 Years
Part-time: 3 Years
Admissions:
OPEN