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    MA in Applied Social Sciences

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    Hong Kong, HKMAIn-person1 year
    HK$198,000.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    36%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    30
    Credits

    MA in Applied Social Sciences at City University of Hong Kong is a 30-credit, 1-year, in-person MA program based in Hong Kong, HK. Tuition is HK$198,000.

    About the program

    The program trains social science practitioners in theory and practice across streams including applied sociology, criminology, and clinical mental health practice. Students specialize in one stream, taking core courses, electives, and completing an integrative project or thesis.

    Focus: coursework
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Rolling 2026
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    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    optional
    Min a score of 79 (Internet-based test) in the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
    IELTS
    optional
    Min an overall band score of 6.0 in International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    24 months IANG (Hong Kong) for recent graduates without job offer; job required for non-recent

    HK$14,400.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does MA in Applied Social Sciences at City University of Hong Kong cost?
    The total estimated tuition for MA in Applied Social Sciences at City University of Hong Kong is HK$198,000 across 30 required credits.
    Is MA in Applied Social Sciences at City University of Hong Kong online or in-person?
    MA in Applied Social Sciences at City University of Hong Kong is offered in-person.
    How long does MA in Applied Social Sciences at City University of Hong Kong take to complete?
    MA in Applied Social Sciences at City University of Hong Kong is structured around 1 year and 30 credits.
    How competitive is MA in Applied Social Sciences at City University of Hong Kong?
    MA in Applied Social Sciences at City University of Hong Kong reports an acceptance rate of approximately 36%.
    What work-permit options follow MA in Applied Social Sciences at City University of Hong Kong?
    Post-completion work rights for MA in Applied Social Sciences at City University of Hong Kong: 24 months IANG (Hong Kong) for recent graduates without job offer; job required for non-recent