School of Humanities and Social Science

CAREER PROSPECTS

INTERNSHIP We encourage students to develop their career connections through working experiences. We provide wide-ranging internship possibilities in a variety of sectors including public service organizations, media, NGOs, firms, museums, and research institutes. Students also receive one-on-one advising to help identify their career interests and build their career paths.

Undergraduate Placements

Further Studies

Our program aims to enrich students’ learning through global experiences. We have partnerships with prestigious universities in North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, which enable us to provide students with ample exchange opportunities. EXCHANGE During her 2-month internship, Jessie assisted in the development of Constitution and Basic Law promotional campaigns and provided administrative support for the Basic Law Promotion Sponsorship Scheme. From this experience, she came to realize that accuracy, cautious planning and evaluation in the allocation of public resources are significant for the prudent management of public finances. She also has had more profound understanding of government operations and public policy process. Jessie thanks especially her AO mentor also being a GCS graduate for giving support and guidance for her professional and personal growth. Jessie LEUNG (GCS Year 4) Administrative Service Internship in Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Bureau

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American Chamber of Commerce Bank of China Bloomberg L.P. China Telecom Corp

Community and Social Services

Engineering and Industry

Goldman Sachs (Asia) HK Monetary Authority HSBC

Employment Survey

Employment

Government and Related Organizations

New York University Princeton University University of Amsterdam University of Warwick Columbia University Cornell University London School of Economics

The Student Ambassador Scheme nurtures future leaders and enriches students’ personal connections through recruitment activities and School-level events. Student Ambassadors gain experience with event management and organisation under the School’s support. AMBASSADOR SCHEME

Commerce and Business

Education

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Graduate School

* Graduate Employment Survey 2021, Career Center, HKUST. The Survey is based on GCS graduates.

ADMISSION DETAILS

DDP

Requirements

Tracy found her exchange experience valuable as she had the opportunity to gain insight into her area of interest from a broader perspective and live independently in a foreign country. She has had new understanding of different social topics, such as inequality in different EU member states and Hong Kong, through cross-cultural discussions in lectures. She has also become more inclusive through day-to-day interactions with people from around the globe. She enjoyed the springtime of the Netherlands where tulips blossomed everywhere.

The knowledge I learned in SHSS provided me with a strong foundation for delving deeper into economics in Waseda. The Dual Degree program also allowed me to enrich my knowledge with real life experience. Lily LIN (GCS, Class of 2019) Waseda: BA in Economics

JUPAS Applicants

The Dual Degree Program is a collaboration between HKUST and Waseda University. Selected applicants will commence their study at Waseda in the Fall term of their fourth year of study and will stay in Japan for 1.5-2 years. After a total of 4.5-5 years of study in HKUST and Waseda, students will earn a BA degree awarded by Waseda in addition to obtaining the BSc degree issued by HKUST.

Applicants with Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) results must meet the following entrance requirements.

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GCS JS5411

Program JUPAS Code

ENGLISH CHINESE MATHS CS *

X2/M1/M2

* Citizenship and Social Development

Applicants with International Qualifications

SHSS considers the following elements in admission selection: • Public examinations and academic performance • Non-academic achievements • Personal statement • Referees’ reports • Interview performance

Tracy MA (GCS Year 3) Utrecht University, the Netherlands

I have been able to engage in a one-of-a-kind opportunity, allowing me to sharpen my analytical skills and apply what I have learned in my studies. Fernando GARCIA ALBERO (GCS, Class of 2020) Internship at New York State Assembly Office

CONVERGENCE OF DIVERSITY

Scholarships

>90% of SHSS students receive offers to study abroad

The University and SHSS offer various scholarships for students who demonstrate academic and non-academic excellence upon entry and during the years of program study.

UROP

www.shss.ust.hk/ug/major/gcs gcspgm@ust.hk

The Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program provides students with invaluable academic research experience and engagements under the guidance and supervision of the University’s faculty members.

Application and submission details http://join.ust.hk

@hkust.shssug

School of Humanities and Social Science

LEADING GLOBAL CITIZENS

After the first year of foundational classes, students select one of two tracks: Social Science or Integrated Humanities & Social Science. There are ample free elective credits for students to develop their own study paths with flexibility. Students receive language training in both English and Chinese to develop the high-level communication skills that are essential for leadership. In their final year, all students complete a capstone project or honors thesis.

OUR PROGRAM

TRACKS

The BSc program in Global China Studies equips students with a unique portfolio of knowledge about China with a global outlook. This is achieved through a multi- and interdisciplinary curriculum in humanities and social science, and through training in comparative and advanced research methods. The program ensures that students acquire systematic and broad-based knowledge about China and its place in the modern world, while at the same time deepening their inquiry through focused tracks of study. The skills and capabilities learned in the program make our graduates suitable for positions in government, business, education, community organizations, media, and cultural institutions.

World-Renowned Faculty Our diverse faculty are recruited internationally and hold doctoral degrees from major research universities including Caltech, Cambridge, Chicago, Columbia, Cornell, Duke, Harvard, London School of Economics, MIT, Northwestern, NYU, Oxford, Princeton, Stanford, Tokyo, Toronto, UBC, UC-Berkeley, UC-San Diego, Yale, and so on. In addition to being highly accomplished as scholars, SHSS faculty are professional, caring, and committed to bringing the best out of each student.

Diversity 10+ nationalities

Interdisciplinary Curriculum

Integrated Humanities & Social Science

Language Multilingual training

Environment, Economy & Globalization

Heritage, Community & Identity

Research-Based Teaching The content of SHSS courses reflects the expertise of faculty who are actively engaged in research in the humanities and social science. Our faculty regularly engage students to participate in their research projects as interns or assistants. The opportunity for undergraduates to partner with faculty in this manner is unparalleled among peer institutions. Furthermore, in their final year, SHSS students are individually mentored by faculty to develop an original piece of research as their capstone or thesis requirement.

Humanities

Social Science Demography Economics Political Science Psychology Quantitative History Sociology

Research Capstone project in final year

Anthropology Creative Arts History Linguistics Literature Music Philosophy Religion

Literature, Communication & Media

Political & Social Change

Social Science

Research Centers

Center for Chinese Linguistics

The Global China Center

The South China Research Center

Economy, Politics & Society

Research Methodology & Data Analysis

GCS allows students to study a wide range of subjects and at the same time specialize in certain areas. It offers many opportunities for international exposure due to its reputation and connections with other overseas universities. The low student-to-faculty ratio means that I have many chances to talk with professors after class. Kelly CHEUNG (GCS, Class of 2019) SHSS Dean’s Scholarship Ng Hong Mun Educational Foundation Outstanding Student Scholarship

SHSS prepares students to be leading global citizens of the 21st century by cultivating the communication, critical thinking, moral reasoning, and analytical skills that are essential for thriving in a rapidly changing world. With the largest interdisciplinary program in the humanities and social science, SHSS courses span over fifteen academic disciplines and include creative arts offerings in music, writing, and film. Some believe that “soft skills” are hard to learn, and yet, they are the most enduring ones that university students will retain years after graduation as they adapt to new employment opportunities and

communities. SHSS embraces this reality. Our School is known for global best practice in undergraduate training through the use of innovative pedagogies, including blended on-line courses, digital technology, group projects, service learning, multi-media assessments, fieldwork, and research opportunities. Our strategic partnerships with leading universities worldwide offer students and faculty ample international opportunities for collaborative research, in-residence exchanges, joint student training, and dual degree programs. The SHSS community extends well beyond HKUST’s physical campus.

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MAJOR Students are also welcome

MINOR Students may choose to enhance their learning experiences through enrolling in different minor programs offered by other Schools.

IN ASIA IN SOCIAL SCIENCE & MANAGEMENT

IN THE WORLD IN SOCIAL SCIENCE & MANAGEMENT

IN ACADEMIC REPUTATION IN ASIA IN SOCIAL SCIENCES & MANAGEMENT

IN CITATIONS PER PAPER IN ASIA IN SOCIAL SCIENCE & MANAGEMENT QS World University Rankings 2022

to take additional major(s) or dual degree studies from other Schools.

QS World University Rankings 2022

CAREER PROSPECTS

AMBASSADOR SCHEME

Undergraduate Placements

Commerce and Business

Having the opportunities to work with experienced Administrative Officers, Dominic was involved in the coordination and execution of the publicity of Greater Bay Area such as preparing key messages for promotional videos and managing the Bureau’s booth at HKTDC Education & Careers Expo. Dominic believes that QSA has equipped him with the knowledge and skills that are indispensable for the profession. Dominic NG (QSA Year 3) Administrative Service Summer Intern in Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Bureau

Further Studies

60%

6.7%

Census and Statistics Department

Engineering and Industry

Societe Generale

6.7%

JP Morgan

Employment Survey

Government and Related Organizations

HSBC

6.7%

Hutchison Telecom HK

Employment

THEi

Education

Center for Business and Social Analytics (CBSA), HKUST Business School

20%

* Graduate Employment Survey 2021, Career Center, HKUST. The survey is based on the first cohort of QSA students graduated in 2021.

ADMISSION DETAILS

DDP

Requirements

JUPAS Applicants

UROP

In Korea University, Selah enjoyed very much the week-long annual festival Ipselenti where booth games and concert with K-pop stars Red Velvet and PSY took place. She was amazed by the atmosphere brought by the music vibe. She also spent many evenings in a language exchange club using the Korean language to chat with different people. The group usually went for dinner together afterwards. It was in those occasions Selah was impressed by the drinking culture in Korea. She could never forget the time she spent in the country.

SPONSORSHIP With the generous support of Mr. Liu Sing Cheong, a sponsorship for SHSS has been established to support overseas learning experiences. The Sponsorship is designed to provide financial support to undergraduates in GCS and QSA who are engaged in learning opportunities outside Hong Kong. The Dual Degree Program is a collaboration between HKUST and Waseda University. Selected applicants will commence their study at Waseda in the Fall term of their fourth year of study and will stay in Japan for 1.5-2 years. After a total of 4.5-5 years of study in HKUST and Waseda, students will earn a BA degree awarded by Waseda in addition to obtaining the BSc degree issued by HKUST.

Applicants with Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) results must meet the following entrance requirements.

3 3 3

3 3

Attained

QSA JS5412

Program JUPAS Code

FROM INSIGHT TO IMPACT

ENGLISH CHINESE MATHS CS *

X2/M1/M2

* Citizenship and Social Development

Applicants with International Qualifications SHSS considers the following elements in admission selection: • Public examinations and academic performance • Non-academic achievements • Personal statement • Referees’ reports • Interview performance

>90% of SHSS students receive offers to study abroad

UROP deepened my understanding of Social Network Analysis and roadened the range of topics I could explore in social science research. Hojun LEE (QSA, Class of 2020)

Selah LO (QSA Year 3) Korea University, Korea

Scholarships

The University and SHSS offer various scholarships for students who demonstrate academic and non-academic excellence upon entry and during the years of program study.

www.shss.ust.hk/ug/major/qsa qsapgm@ust.hk

Application and submission details http://join.ust.hk

@hkust.shssug

LEADING GLOBAL CITIZENS

School of Humanities and Social Science

OUR PROGRAM

Quantitative Methodology

The BSc program in Quantitative Social Analysis prepares students for the rapidly growing number of positions in business, government, and the non-profit sector that involve the analysis of social data. The program emphasizes a balanced training in social science and quantitative analysis, with the intent of producing a well-rounded graduate. Students learn how to apply quantitative methods in a way that accounts for the unique challenges associated with the analysis of social data. To complement methodological training, students take courses in sociology, economics, political science, and public policy according to their interests.

Social Science Theory & Evidence

Data Management

Methoodological Training Develop skills for analyzing social data Colloquium Generate research ideas for capstone projects Capstone Research Project Execute a project and present results

MAJOR

Required

Social Science

Mathematics

Computer Science

Language

I have always had a passion for understanding the underlying principles of how the world works, and I am glad that I can do so by making sense of real-life data now. Brian CHAN (QSA, Class of 2022)

Research Centers

Center for Chinese Linguistics

The Global China Center

The South China Research Center

Electives

The Hong Kong Jockey Club Scholarships 2019 Awardee

Methodology · Social Science · Mathematics · Others

Topical Social Science Electives

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MINOR Students may choose to enhance their learning experiences through enrolling in different minor programs offered by other Schools.

IN ASIA IN SOCIAL SCIENCE & MANAGEMENT

IN THE WORLD IN SOCIAL SCIENCE & MANAGEMENT

IN ACADEMIC REPUTATION IN ASIA IN SOCIAL SCIENCES & MANAGEMENT QS World University Rankings 2022

IN CITATIONS PER PAPER IN ASIA IN SOCIAL SCIENCE & MANAGEMENT QS World University Rankings 2022

QS World University Rankings 2022

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