Minor Programme in Sociology
To enrich the learning experience and employability of our students, the University started offering undergraduate minor programmes in the academic year of 2016/17. Students have the option to study another subject, broaden their level of expertise, and enhance their prospects of future career development.
Students of Year 1 entry can express their interest in pursuing a minor in the second semester of their first year of studies by 31 January. Students of Year 2/3 entry can express their interest in pursuing a minor upon admissions in late August. Please refer to the Guidance Notes on Minor Programmes for more details or visit the website of the Minor Programme: https://www.hksyu.edu/en/education/minor-programme.
Department of Sociology
Our Department will offer one Minor Programme in the academic year 2023-24:
Minor Programme in Sociology
Minor Programme in Sociology
Students are required to complete a minimum of 15 credits (5 courses), which include 1 compulsory course, 1 elective course at 200 level, and 3 elective courses at 300 and 400 levels.
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Course List |
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Course code |
Course title |
Credits |
Pre-requisite |
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Compulsory |
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SOC107 |
Understanding Sociology |
3 |
Nil |
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Choose 1 course out of 3 at 200 level |
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SOC206 |
Social Stratification |
3 |
Nil |
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SOC231 |
Social Problems |
3 |
Nil |
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SOC259 |
Race and Ethnicity |
3 |
Nil |
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Choose 3 courses out of 10 at 300 and 400 levels |
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SOC302 |
Environmental Sociology |
3 |
Nil |
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SOC307 |
Entrepreneurship and Society |
3 |
Nil |
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SOC308 |
Culture, Heritage and Society |
3 |
Nil |
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SOC313 |
Sociology of Education |
3 |
Nil |
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SOC333 |
Urban Sociology |
3 |
Nil |
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SOC337 |
Criminology |
3 |
Nil |
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SOC339 |
Sociology of Religion |
3 |
Nil |
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SOC341 |
Sociology of Development |
3 |
Nil |
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SOC410 |
Sociology of Organizations |
3 |
Nil |
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SOC440 |
Collective Behaviour and Social Movements |
3 |
Nil |
For course description of the above courses, please refer to the link: https://sociology.hksyu.edu/en/BSocSc%20%28Hons%29%20in%20Sociology/Course%20List
Availability for different year cohorts
- Year 1 Entry: 2023/24 cohort and onwards
- Year 2 Entry: 2024/25 cohort and onwards
- Year 3 Entry: 2024/25 cohort and onwards
Minor programmes for Sociology Major students
There are Minor Programmes offered by other departments that Sociology Major students may consider. Please refer to https://www.hksyu.edu/en/education/minor-programme for more information.
Dr. Gigi Lam
Phone: 2806 5109
Email: glam@hksyu.edu
Office: Rm 844, Library Complex