MPhil in Social Science 24 months Postgraduate Program By The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology |Top Universities

MPhil in Social Science

Location

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR
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Subject Ranking

# 85QS Subject Rankings

Program Duration

24 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

5,400 USDTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

SociologyMain Subject Area

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Program overview

Main Subject

Sociology

Degree

MPhil

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The MPhil is a research degree that can be pursued either as an end in itself or as a preparation to the PhD degree at either HKUST or elsewhere. While we welcome students from a variety of disciplines to apply, as befits a research degree, we do expect applicants to have a strong background in a social science discipline, and, in addition, the ability to demonstrate promising research potential through a substantial research proposal.

Program overview

Main Subject

Sociology

Degree

MPhil

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The MPhil is a research degree that can be pursued either as an end in itself or as a preparation to the PhD degree at either HKUST or elsewhere. While we welcome students from a variety of disciplines to apply, as befits a research degree, we do expect applicants to have a strong background in a social science discipline, and, in addition, the ability to demonstrate promising research potential through a substantial research proposal.

Admission Requirements

6.5+
80+
Applicants seeking admission to a master's degree program should have obtained a bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution, or an approved equivalent qualification; Applicants seeking admission to a doctoral degree program should have obtained a bachelor’s degree with a proven record of outstanding performance from a recognized institution; or presented evidence of satisfactory work at the postgraduate level on a full-time basis for at least one year, or on a part-time basis for at least two years.

2 Years
Sep

Tuition fees

International
5,400 USD

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