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Sociology

the Bachelor of Social Sciences (Hons.) in Arts, Culture and Technology (ACT). The new
programme seeks to train graduates for the budding arts and culture sector, as well as cultural
and creative industries in Hong Kong. It will impart to students domain knowledge related to
the arts and culture sector while equipping them with the latest digital technology skills that can
be applied innovatively to this sector. At the same time, such knowledge and skills will be built
on a sociological understanding of how arts, culture and technology impact society, and vice
versa, so that graduates can employ their knowledge and apply their skills with the insights
afforded by sound social and cultural analysis.

The degree requirements for the four-year Bachelor of Social Sciences (Hons.) in
Sociology programme are listed below:
2021/22 Cohort
2020/21 Cohort 2022/23 Cohort
Requirements 2023/24 Cohort
Y1 Y2 Y3 Y4 Y1 Y2 Y3 Y4
Language Requirements 14 6 - - 14 6 - -
Departmental Core Requirements 15 12 6 3/6^ 12 12 6 3/6^
Departmental Electives - 9 18 18/15^ 3 6 18 18/15^

Free Electives 3 5 3 - - 6 6 3
General Education* 6 3 3 - 6 6 - -
Total minimum number of required credits 38 35 30 21 35 36 30 24
Minimum required credits for graduation 124 125
* Students admitted into Year 1 shall complete a total of 12 credits of GE courses consisting of 3 credits
in each of the four main areas in order to fulfil graduation requirements.
^ Students shall enrol in either Senior Seminar (3 credits) or Honours Project (6 credits). Students who
have attained a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above are eligible for Honours Project. Students who enrol in
Senior Seminar shall complete 18 credits of departmental electives in Year 4, while those who enrol in
Honours Project shall complete 15 credits of departmental electives.

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