Project Description

Master of Social Sciences

Criminology and Social Policy Studies

Features

  • Develops and enhances students’ analytical and research skills, particularly those related to the analysis of crime control and social policies with reference to the contexts of the global world in general and Greater China in particular
  • Familiarizes students with the human dynamics and issues in crime control and policing with criminological knowledge
  • Enhances the knowledge of learners who serve as practitioners in crime control and social policy in both governmental and non-governmental agents who want to enhance their knowledge in these policy areas
Overview
Study mode and duration
Specializations
Master of Social Sciences
Applied Economics and Policy Analysis
Applied Psychology
Criminology and Social Policy Studies
Global Governance
Application and Entry requirements
Tuition fee, financial assistance and tax deductions
Specialization leaders
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Programme Structure

Students must successfully complete 60 credits, including the following two common core courses:

Course Title
Social Science Perspectives
Social Research Methods and Applications

Students are also required to complete 40 credits from the following elective courses:

Course Title
Crime and Criminology
Punishment, Prison, and Penology
Essentials of Social Policy Studies
Key Issues in Social Policy Studies
Criminology and Social Welfare
Criminal Justice and Selected Crime Issues

Students can choose either conduct a Research Project (SOSC A888F Research Project) or enrol in two courses that carry 5 credits each or one course that carries 10 credits:

Course Title
Economic Analysis in Global Market
Econometrics and Applied Statistics
Economic Development in Global Economy
Economic Analysis in Public Policy
Data Science for Public Policy Analyst
International Relations: Theories and Practices
Exploring Global Issues
Global Political Economy: Theories and Key Issues
Society and Culture in the Era of Globalization
Greater China: Governance and Politics
Global Governance
Psychology for Work I: Assessment, Selection and Development
Psychology for Consumer Studies
Psychology for Decision-Making
Psychology for Work II: Organizational Behavior
Research Project

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of the programme, students will be able to:
  • Consolidate in-depth knowledge of the nature of crime and its control as well as social policies;
  • Develop an extended critical understanding of the interconnectedness of the policy areas of crime control and social welfare;
  • Apply the acquired knowledge in analysing a wide range of current issues in social and crime control policies in the global context, in particular Greater China; and
  • Obtain knowledge of the logic and procedures of scientific research on criminology and social policy studies, as well as evaluating the validity of research design and arguments of academic studies in the above disciplines.