College of Liberal Arts and Social Science (CLASS)

Shaping the Future

The College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (CLASS) is committed to conducting social science research that addresses critical social issues. Research projects cover a wide range of topics that expand our understanding of the human condition and development of human values.
In keeping with the mission of the University, the College actively pursues excellence in teaching, research and scholarly activities in humanities and social sciences, and places strong emphasis on development of the whole person through a well-rounded and broad-based professional education.

CLASS now contains eight academic units: Asian and International Studies; Chan Feng Men-ling Chan Shuk-lin Language Centre; Chinese and History; English; Linguistics and Translation; Media and Communication; Public Policy; and Social and Behavioural Sciences.

The College is committed to enrich students’ international exposure and learning experience. To strengthen its internationalisation efforts, it establishes and nurtures partnership with a list of prominent overseas institutions in the UK, Canada, Netherlands and Austria. Its students can also participate in Joint Bachelor’s Degree Programmes with Columbia University and National Taiwan University to earn 2 degrees in 4 years.

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#2
In Asia (#38 In the World)
Public Administration
2022 Global Ranking of Academic Subjects
#6
In Asia (#30 In the World)
Linguistics
QS World University Rankings by Subject 2022
#10
In Asia (#46 In the World)
Social Policy & Administration
QS World University Rankings by Subject 2022

Programmes that CLASS provides…

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Advanced Standing I
For students with recognised Advanced Level Examinations or equivalent qualifications.
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Department of Chinese and History
BA Chinese and History
BA Chinese and History
Streams: Chinese / History and Cultural Heritage
Department of English
BA English
BA English
Streams: English and Professional Communication / Language and Literature
Department of Linguistics and Translation
BA Linguistics and Language Applications
Features: Linguistics / Language Applications / Language Technology
BA Linguistics and Language Applications
Department of Media and Communication
Media and Communication
Majors: BA Digital Television and Broadcasting, BA Media and Communication
BA Digital Television and Broadcasting
BA Media and Communication
Department of Public and International Affairs
BSocSc International Relations and Global Affairs
Streams: Asian Studies / International Studies / Development Studies
BSocSc International Relations and Global Affairs
BSocSc Public Affairs and Management
Streams: Political Affairs and Governance / Public Policy and Management
BSocSc Public Affairs and Management
Department of Social and Behavioural Sciences
BSocSc Crime Science
Features: Crime Prevention / Security Practice / Global Policing / Crime Analytics / Cyber and Future Crimes
BSocSc Criminology and Sociology
BSocSc Psychology
Streams: Health and Development / Mind and Brain
BSocSc Psychology
BSocSc Psychology
Stream: Wellbeing Enhancement and Care Management (WE-CARE) Programme
BSocSc Social Work
Features: Social Engagement and Concern for People’s Health and Well-Being / Human Diversities and Sustainability / People-in-Environment Interventions
BSocSc Social Work
Admission with undeclared major: For year one normative 4-year degree students admitted with an undeclared major under a department, they will be required to declare their majors by the end of the first academic year.

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