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Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) · Hong Kong, Hong Kong

MPhil-PhD in Sociology

Doctoral · Social

MPhil-PhD in Sociology

Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) · Hong Kong, Hong Kong

About this programme

MPhil Stream: Students are required to complete a minimum of 15 units of required courses and to take a Thesis Research course each term until the end of their studies. PhD Stream: Students are required to complete a minimum of 18 units of required courses and to take a Thesis Research course each term until the end of their studies. In addition, students are also required to pass 2 candidacy examinations within a specific period. Fields of Specialization include Comparative and Historical Sociology; Crime and Deviance; Cultural Sociology; Economic Sociology; Gender and Sexuality; Medical Sociology; Migration; Organizations; Political Sociology; Social Movement; Social Networks; Social Stratification; Sociology of Development; Sociology of Education; Sociology of Family; Urban Sociology; and Work, Occupations and Professions.

Level
Doctoral
Field
Social
Tuition
HKD 47,000 / year
English
IELTS 6.5
Deadline
1 December 2025

Entry requirements

In addition to the general requirements of the Graduate School, preference will be given to applicants who have a solid background in one social science subject (Sociology, Anthropology or Psychology, etc.) and whose research interests are well developed. Applicants are required to submit a research proposal. Those interested in admission to PhD Stream are required to furnish proof of their research capability in the form of strong recommendations from their academic referees, or past publications, etc.

Visa

Visa required
Student Visa / Entry Permit for Study
Application fee
HKD 330
Processing time
Up to 6 weeks

Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all — confirm your own case on the official visa page.

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