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

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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.

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