Bachelor of Social Sciences in Public Policy and Bachelor of Laws 60 months Undergraduate Program By City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) |Top Universities

Program overview

Main Subject

Social Policy and Administration

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Bachelor of Social Sciences in Public Policy and Bachelor of Laws
In terms of its law component the programme aims to :
  1. provide a liberal education in the theory and practice of law at the level and rigour appropriate for an undergraduate degree;
  2. equip students with a critical understanding of law and legal institutions so as to enable them to serve the needs of Hong Kong and the international community; and
  3. facilitate the development of a range of intellectual skills, in particular the ability to think analytically and critically, to solve problems, and to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
In terms of its Public Policy component the programme aims to :
  1. provide students with a comprehensive education in the common core theories, concepts, and knowledge bases of public policy, public management, and political science;
  2. enable students to specialize in public policy, public management, or political science for gaining an understanding of the essential theories, principles, dynamics, and analytic approaches of these bodies of knowledge;
  3. equip students with the theoretical, conceptual, and analytical tools to understand comprehensively public policy, public management, and political developments in Hong Kong, China, and the contemporary global world;
  4. Produce graduates who can meet effectively the human resources needs of a wide range of public and private sector employers in administrative, management, and policy and political analysis positions, as well as in the media and non-governmental organizations.

The programme also aims in enabling students to develop interdisciplinary approaches to issues of law and public policy.

Program overview

Main Subject

Social Policy and Administration

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Bachelor of Social Sciences in Public Policy and Bachelor of Laws
In terms of its law component the programme aims to :
  1. provide a liberal education in the theory and practice of law at the level and rigour appropriate for an undergraduate degree;
  2. equip students with a critical understanding of law and legal institutions so as to enable them to serve the needs of Hong Kong and the international community; and
  3. facilitate the development of a range of intellectual skills, in particular the ability to think analytically and critically, to solve problems, and to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
In terms of its Public Policy component the programme aims to :
  1. provide students with a comprehensive education in the common core theories, concepts, and knowledge bases of public policy, public management, and political science;
  2. enable students to specialize in public policy, public management, or political science for gaining an understanding of the essential theories, principles, dynamics, and analytic approaches of these bodies of knowledge;
  3. equip students with the theoretical, conceptual, and analytical tools to understand comprehensively public policy, public management, and political developments in Hong Kong, China, and the contemporary global world;
  4. Produce graduates who can meet effectively the human resources needs of a wide range of public and private sector employers in administrative, management, and policy and political analysis positions, as well as in the media and non-governmental organizations.

The programme also aims in enabling students to develop interdisciplinary approaches to issues of law and public policy.

Admission requirements

30+
6.5+
79+
24+
80+
1190+
5 Years
Sep

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

5,390 USD
-

International Students

20,500 USD
-

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The undergraduate curriculum encourages every student to learn, communicate and share new knowledge for the benefit of society. Students are given with opportunities to

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