Welcome to the Department

Welcome to the Department of Sociology at Hong Kong Shue Yan University. We have a long standing history of ensuring that our students are provided with a stimulating learning environment that will expand their intellectual horizons. Our department consists of 15 full-time teaching staff, over 400 undergraduate students and postgraduate students. In addition to Sociologists, our department includes among its teaching staff with advanced degrees in Anthropology, Philosophy, Liberal Studies, and Cultural Studies.

The department offers courses covering a broad spectrum of topics including sociological theory and methodology, as well as the opportunity to concentrate in various research areas. Sociology major student will make their choice of concentration between “Entrepreneurship and Community” and “Culture, Heritage and Innovation” in Year 3 (applicable to students admitted after 2019-2020).