Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences 
The medium of instruction for classroom teaching (in all forms) at HKBU is English, except for those courses that are granted exemption.
Government Funded
September 2025
HK$44,500 (local); HK$175,000 (non-local) i
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General Information
The Bachelor of Social Sciences (Hons) in Sociology offers a comprehensive exploration of social relationships within global, regional, and local institutional contexts, underpinned by rigorous and cutting-edge data analytic research methodologies. This programme is designed to cultivate students' ability in three key areas: (1) understanding the persistence and change of social actions, structures, and their relationships with diverse social institutions; (2) fostering a critical comprehension of social values and meanings of social behaviors; and (3) nurturing the capacity to undertake rigorous research on pertinent social issues.
Unique Features
Rigorous training in theory, research and Honours Project requirement.
Student Learning Experiences
Internship and exchange opportunities with overseas agencies, firms and universities are available through the Department, the Faculty, and the University.
Career Opportunities
Careers in NGOs, social marketing, social enterprises, data management, social research, journalism and media, social services, education, civil services, public relations, administrative management, and human resources management.
A substantial number of students continue on to postgraduate studies in related professional fields in Hong Kong and overseas.
Remark:
We adopt a holistic approach in selecting applicants on individual merits. Applicants are required to meet the University entrance requirements, English Language requirements and Programme entrance requirements (if any).
Associate Degree/ Higher Diploma Students/ Holders
Local final year students or graduates of an Associate Degree/ Higher Diploma programme at an institution recognised by the University are eligible for publicly-funded senior year places.
Transfer Students
Transfer students who are currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree or higher degree programmes at a local or non-local university may apply.
Please note that according to the guidelines of the University Grants Committee (UGC) on inter-institutional transfer of students, repeating of UGC-funded undergraduate study across institutions, irrespective of whether there is a change of programme or discipline, is generally discouraged unless under very exceptional circumstances.