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.
*Minimum number of units required is subject to change.
#Please refer to the division’s homepage for the requirements of PhD in Sociology in Computational Social Science Concentration.
Fields of Specialization
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.
Computational Social Science (CSS) Concentration
Applicants who would like to study in the Computational Social Science (CSS) Concentration under the PhD Stream should apply before commencing their studies at CUHK. For details, please visit the CSS PhD Fellowship Scheme@CUHK homepage for more information.
Please visit the Division's homepage for more information.
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.
Main Round: 1 December 2025
Clearing Round: 31 March 2026
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)
(for PhD programmes only)
Research Postgraduate programme Team
Department of Sociology,
Room 431, 4/F, Sino Building,
The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong
