Project Description

Bachelor of Social Sciences with Honours in Global and China Studies

Programme Introduction
Programme Structure
Admission Requirements
Career Prospects
Application
Enquiries
Programme Title Bachelor of Social Sciences with Honours in Global and China Studies
Programme Code JS9005 (JUPAS)

BSSCHGCSJS (Non-JUPAS Senior Year Entry)

Programme Introduction

This programme is tailored for those who will have exclusive advantage in today’s competitive job market by becoming well-versed in the cutting edge of global affairs and Chinese international relations. Supported by academic training, internships, and service learning, the programme equips students with analytical tools and real-world experiences. It also provides them with in-depth, multi-faceted, critical understanding of the 21st century global politics, economy, and society reshaped and transformed by China’s growing presence on the world stage. The interaction between the world and China will be highlighted by the opportunities and risks found in the Belt and Road Initiative. Graduates are expected to enjoy advantageous career opportunities and benefits for professional development not only in Hong Kong, but also throughout mainland China, Asia-Pacific, Eurasia and beyond with a China and/or international focus.

Programme Structure

Year 1 Autumn Term (20 credits)
Core Courses Credits
ENGL A101F University English Writing Skills 5
POLS A122F Foundations of Social Sciences: Political Science 5
PSYC A124F Foundations of Social Sciences: Psychology 5
STAT A221F Statistics 5
Year 1 Spring Term (20 credits)
Core Courses Credits
ECON A121F Foundations of Social Sciences: Economics 5
SOCI A123F Foundations of Social Sciences: Sociology 5
ONE 5-credit English language enhancement course 5
ONE 5-credit purposely-designed General Education course 5
Year 2 Autumn Term (20 credits)
Core Courses Credits
POLS A221F Introductory Comparative Politics 5
STAT A222F Essentials of Research Inquiry 5
TWO 5-credit purposely-designed General Education courses 10
Year 2 Spring Term (20 credits)
Core Courses Credits
ECON A212F Introduction to China and Regional Development 5
ECON A232F Introduction to Macroeconomics 5
POLS A214F International Organizations and Global Governance 5
SOCI A221F Social Problems and Social Issues 5
Year 3 Autumn Term (20 credits)
Core Courses Credits
ECON A329F /

PUAD A323F

 Economic Growth and Development /

Public Policy Studies

 5
POLS A312F /

POLS A324F

 Politics and International Relations in East Asian Region /

Chinese Foreign Policy

 5
POLS A326F Theories of International Relations 5
SOCI A311F /

SOCI A314F /

SOCI A317F

 Mobility, Place, Culture /

Tourism, Globalization and Sustainable Development /

Ethnicity, Nationalism and Multiculturalism in a Globalizing World

 5
Year 3 Spring Term (20 credits)
Core Courses Credits
ECON A322F /

ECON A324F  /

ECON A326F

 Applied Economics in Public Policy Analysis /

Global Political Economy /

Chinese Economy

 5
POLS A315F /

POLS A316F /

POLS A322F

 Non/Post-Western International Relations /

China and Global Governance /

Contemporary Chinese Politics

 5
SOCI A325F /

SOCI A327F /

SOCI A331F

 Understanding Chinese Society /

Globalization, Social Policy and Everyday Life /

Perspectives and Issues on Contemporary Urban Development

 5
ONE 5-credit purposely-designed General Education course 5
Year 4 Autumn Term (20 credits)
Core Courses Credits
POLS A312F /

POLS A324F

 Politics and International Relations in East Asian Region /

Chinese Foreign Policy

 5
PSYC A321F /

PUAD A323F

 Social Psychology /

Public Policy Studies

 5
SOCI A311F /

SOCI A314F /

SOCI A317F

 Mobility, Place, Culture /

Tourism, Globalization and Sustainable Development /

Ethnicity, Nationalism and Multiculturalism in a Globalizing World

 5
ONE 5-credit higher-level Social Sciences course 5
Year 4 Spring Term (20 credits)
Core Courses Credits
ECON A322F /

ECON A324F  /

ECON A326F

 Applied Economics in Public Policy Analysis /

Global Political Economy /

Chinese Economy

 5
POLS A315F /

POLS A316F /

POLS A322F

 Non/Post-Western International Relations /

China and Global Governance /

Contemporary Chinese Politics

 5
SOCI A325F /

SOCI A327F /

SOCI A331F

 Understanding Chinese Society /

Globalization, Social Policy and Everyday Life /

Perspectives and Issues on Contemporary Urban Development

 5
ONE 5-credit higher-level Social Sciences course 5
Year 2 Autumn Term (20 credits)
Core Courses Credits
ENGL A101F University English Writing Skills 5
POLS A221F Introductory Comparative Politics 5
STAT A221F Statistics 5
STAT A222F Essentials of Research Inquiry 5
Year 2 Spring Term (20 credits)
Core Courses Credits
ECON A212F Introduction to China and Regional Development 5
ECON A232F Introduction to Macroeconomics 5
POLS A214F International Organizations and Global Governance 5
SOCI A221F Social Problems and Social Issues 5
Year 3 Autumn Term (20 credits)
Core Courses Credits
ECON A329F /

PUAD A323F

 Economic Growth and Development /

Public Policy Studies

 5
POLS A312F /

POLS A324F

 Politics and International Relations in East Asian Region /

Chinese Foreign Policy

 5
POLS A326F Theories of International Relations 5
SOCI A311F /

SOCI A314F /

SOCI A317F

 Mobility, Place, Culture /

Tourism, Globalization and Sustainable Development /

Ethnicity, Nationalism and Multiculturalism in a Globalizing World

 5
Year 3 Spring Term (20 credits)
Core Courses Credits
ECON A322F /

ECON A324F  /

ECON A326F

 Applied Economics in Public Policy Analysis /

Global Political Economy /

Chinese Economy

 5
POLS A315F /

POLS A316F /

POLS A322F

 Non/Post-Western International Relations /

China and Global Governance /

Contemporary Chinese Politics

 5
SOCI A325F /

SOCI A327F /

SOCI A331F

 Understanding Chinese Society /

Globalization, Social Policy and Everyday Life /

Perspectives and Issues on Contemporary Urban Development

 5
ONE 5-credit English language enhancement course 5
Year 4 Autumn Term (20 credits)
Core Courses Credits
POLS A312F /

POLS A324F

 Politics and International Relations in East Asian Region /

Chinese Foreign Policy

 5
PSYC A321F /

PUAD A323F

 Social Psychology /

Public Policy Studies

 5
SOCI A311F /

SOCI A314F /

SOCI A317F

 Mobility, Place, Culture /

Tourism, Globalization and Sustainable Development /

Ethnicity, Nationalism and Multiculturalism in a Globalizing World

 5
ONE 5-credit higher-level Social Sciences course 5
Year 4 Spring Term (20 credits)
Core Courses Credits
ECON A322F /

ECON A324F  /

ECON A326F

 Applied Economics in Public Policy Analysis /

Global Political Economy /

Chinese Economy

 5
POLS A315F /

POLS A316F /

POLS A322F

 Non/Post-Western International Relations /

China and Global Governance /

Contemporary Chinese Politics

 5
SOCI A325F /

SOCI A327F /

SOCI A331F

 Understanding Chinese Society /

Globalization, Social Policy and Everyday Life /

Perspectives and Issues on Contemporary Urban Development

 5
ONE 5-credit higher-level Social Sciences course 5

Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission to this programme, students shall have to satisfy the General Admission Requirements (JUPAS Applicants / Non-JUPAS Local Applicants / Mainland Applicants / Overseas Applicants).

There are no specific subject requirements for this programme.

Interview requirement:    No

Career Prospects

Graduates will be trained in but not limited to the following positions:

  • Public sector / NGO officer
  • Business sector executive
  • Media (publishing, journalism, and advertising) executive
  • Teacher
  • Global and China policy researcher

Graduates of this programme may proceed to postgraduate studies in Hong Kong, mainland China, and/or overseas.

APPLICATION

Enquiries

Dr Walter Lee

Assistant Professor and Programme Leader

Tel.︰+852 2768 5861

Email︰wwflee@ouhk.edu.hk