Bachelor of Social Science in Gender Studies

Bachelor of Social Science in Gender Studies is a Bachelor program taught at Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (2 years) options.

The Bachelor of Social Science in Gender Studies at Chinese University of Hong Kong focuses on gender topics tied to diversity and social policy. Students develop a broad, critical view of gender issues in contemporary social life and build capabilities in gender mainstreaming, social commentary, and policy design, implementation, and evaluation.

Teaching combines core required courses in gender theories and research methods, plus major elective options across disciplines such as sociology, psychology, history, English and Chinese literatures, education, law, and health. Students complete a capstone experience by choosing an internship or a graduate thesis course. For the internship option, students undertake a supervised placement with a local or overseas organization, then submit a final report and presentation. For the thesis option, students complete a graduate thesis under faculty supervision.

Modules

• GDRS1001 Thinking Gender: An Introduction to Women’s and Gender Studies
• GDRS1002 Feminisms: Theories, Debates and Activism
• GDRS2010 Quantitative Research Methods in Gender Studies
• GDRS2011 Qualitative Research Methods in Gender Studies
• GDRS3007 Understanding Masculinities and Social Change
• Internship
• Thesis I & Thesis II

The minimum requirements for admission in Bachelor of Social Science in Gender Studies at Chinese University of Hong Kong for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Chinese University of Hong Kong.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Chinese University of Hong Kong as pre-requiste for admission in Bachelor of Social Science in Gender Studies.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Please check detail of study units at https://www.gender.cuhk.edu.hk/programmes-and-courses/undergraduate-programme/bachelor-of-social-science-in-gender-studies

• Civil service
• Statutory bodies such as the Equal Opportunities Commission and the Women’s Commission
• Human resources departments in business corporations
• Education professions, especially in liberal studies in the new secondary school curriculum
• Social services
• Education (industry/position), NGOs (industry/position), and business sectors (industry/position)

9 fully funded scholarships are listed for Hong Kong. See Hong Kong scholarships.