Master of Social Sciences in Criminology [MSocSc(Crim)]

The Master of Social Sciences in Criminology [MSocSc(Crim)] is the first and long established postgraduate criminology programme in Hong Kong. It offers a professional qualification for practitioners in criminal justice and related fields, and provides a foundation for advanced research degree studies in the discipline.

Curriculum Structure

Compulsory courses
24
Credits
Compulsory courses
Elective courses
24
Credits
Elective courses
Capstone courses
12
Credits
Capstone courses

60

Credits

Career Prospects

Offered since 1986, the programme is designed for people: – Who intend to start or already have a career in the police, the law, corrections, non-governmental organisations and related agencies; – Who want to complement their skills through the academic study of crime and criminal justice; – Who work in government, commerce, security and risk management, journalism, teaching, and other areas where a knowledge of criminology would be professionally helpful; – Who wish to increase their technical and conceptual skills through an advanced university education; – Who wish to pursue research studies in criminology.

Alumni Sharing

Student Voices
This course gave me new knowledge and academic insights, revolutionising my appreciation of crime problems and complementing my professional career.
Emily CHEUNG
MSocSc(Crim) 2017