Overview

Features

The Sociology PhD programme at Hong Kong Shue Yan University equips students with advanced academic and research training that prepares them for an academic or research career.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Chinese Societies with a comparative perspective

Rigorous academic training with an interdisciplinary approach nature covering Sociology, Anthropology, Cultural and Heritage Studies, and Criminology

Multiple research methods to conduct research with community impact and policy implications

Close supervisor-student relationship, interactive teaching environment

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)

Disciplines

Sociology View 6 other PhDs in Sociology in Hong Kong (SAR)

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Possess a taught Master’s degree or an MPhil degree in Sociology or a related field with very good results for direct admission to the PhD programme.

A recent, color, passport-size photo (i.e., approximately 40mm (Width) x 50 mm (Height) and show full frontal face with clear facial features.)

A copy of your HKID Card or other identification document

Copies of certificates of academic/professional qualifications

A research proposal

A sample of writings

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

69000 HKD / year

≈ 69000 HKD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

69000 HKD / year

≈ 69000 HKD / year

Living costs

Hong Kong

Hong Kong (SAR)

13720 - 23419 HKD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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