Program Overview
The Criminology at The University of Hong Kong is a MSS programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Criminology programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Hong Kong and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 14,600 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 42,100 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Criminology programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- advanced knowledge of research on criminological issues relevant to working in the field;
- training to facilitate understanding of current developments in criminology, and assessment of policy proposals and implementation strategies;
- skills for developing criminological analysis and research in Hong Kong, the region and beyond;
- opportunities for students to understand the working of agencies other than their own and of the criminal justice system as a whole.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Candidates should hold a Bachelor\'s degree with honours, or another qualification of equivalent standard, preferably with a major in the social sciences or humanities discipline, or preferably have working experience in the criminal-justice system, social-welfare agencies or in other work with offenders.
- Candidates without an honoured Bachelor\'s degree but with relevant working experiences will also be considered in exceptional cases, and shall be required to sit for a qualifying examination.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 14,600 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 42,100 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 14,600 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 42,100 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The University of Hong Kong directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
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