Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) - Full-time 4 Years

• Applies knowledge of social sciences to tackle social problems with alternative approaches

• Examines different cultures and social development needs in the local and global contexts

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Career Prospects

• Graduates are able to pursue a wide range of careers, including Social Services Manager, Program Worker, Community Worker, Youth Worker, Social Researcher, Civil Servant, Human Resource Officer, Administrative Officer, Management Trainee, Marketing Executive.

• The average employment rate of graduates from 2018 to 2020 was 93%*, with the average starting salary HK$15,800 in 2021.

Further Study Opportunities

• Past graduates have pursued postgraduate studies in famous local and overseas universities, such as The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong Baptist University, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

* Source: PolyU SPEED Graduate Employment Survey

The programme of study consists of at least 120 credits. All students are also required to complete 300 hours of Work-Integrated Education component.

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For HKDSE qualification holders:

• Level 3 in Chinese Language and English Language;
• Level 2 in Mathematics;
• “Attained” level in Citizenship and Social Development; and
• Level 2 or “Attained” level in one elective.

For holders of other qualifications:  

• The equivalents of the above requirements.

For those who do not possess the above-mentioned qualifications but have reached the age of 25 before 1 September in the admission year, they may apply as “mature” applicants. They must demonstrate sufficient motivation, knowledge and potential to indicate a high probability of being able to complete the programme successfully.