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Leafia Zi Ye
4th year Sociology
The final capstone project allowed me to work with a professor, reflect on my research and make a social impact.
Sociology programme
Jay Forster
Alumnus of Media, Culture & Creative Cities
The research methods module probably had the greatest impact… having an academic perspective and training on different methods was really useful.
Media, Culture & Creative Cities programme
Kenny Leung
Alumnus of Media & Cultural Studies
The internship allowed me to work in a media company, have some first-hand experience and apply key sociological concepts to understand the media.
Media & Cultural Studies programme
Li Yuqiong
1st year MPhil / PhD Sociology
The MPhil program has provided me with the ideal opportunity to conduct my first independent research project.
MPhil / PhD Sociology programme
Emily Cheung
1st year Criminology
This course gave me new knowledge and academic insights, revolutionising my appreciation of crime problems and complementing my professional career.
Criminology programme
Heather Pong
3rd year Media & Cultural Studies
This programme was both stimulating and engaging, and equipped me with knowledge essential for my future academic and career pursuits.
Media & Cultural Studies programme
Marius Wamsiedel
1st year MPhil / PhD Sociology
The PhD programme provided me with inspiring intellectual guidance and plentiful opportunities to further my understanding of social reality.
MPhil / PhD Sociology programme
Amy Lai
Alumna of Criminology
The major in criminology is an incredibly comprehensive programme, which gives you a deeper understanding of what's happening in the world.
Criminology programme
Nora Wang
1st year Media, Culture & Creative Cities
This programme has a diverse and helpful faculty. Love all the interesting speakers who come to give talks. Great for networking too!
Media, Culture & Creative Cities programme
Tin Cheung
Alumnus of Criminology
I wanted to know more about crime, society and criminal justice. This programme provided the best way to understand these components.
Criminology programme
What does Sociology at HKU mean for you?
Angel Guo
4th year Sociology
Enrolling in an introductory sociology course without even knowing what “sociology” means was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.
Sociology programme
Temily Tianmay
1st year MPhil / PhD Sociology
The department is a great home for budding PhD students… the faculty represents the best of the East and the West.
MPhil / PhD Sociology programme
Cherry Cheng
2nd year Criminology
The Criminology major allowed me to learn about crime from a different angle, and challenged my conventional understanding of everyday life.
Criminology programme
Vien T
2nd year Media, Culture & Creative Cities
This programme has given me more perspectives for reflecting on the creative industries I work in, and the skills to apply abstract reflection to concrete situations.
Media, Culture & Creative Cities programme
Felicity Lai
Alumna of Criminology
This programme has opened my mind in achieving a greater understanding of morality, justice, truth, and meaning.
Criminology programme
Deborah Mar
Alumna of Criminology
This Masters programme was an eye opening experience that provided me with detailed theoretical knowledge in understanding crime and criminal justice.
Criminology programme
Martina Bristot
2nd year MPhil / PhD Sociology
The PhD in Sociology gave me new eyes to see the world, and Hong Kong is an amazing 'laboratory' in which to practice!
MPhil / PhD Sociology programme
Mavis Yip
1st year Criminology
This programme bridges multiple aspects of criminology, covering current challenges and knowledge, from local to global, and theory to practice.
Criminology programme
Alexandra Ridgway
1st year MPhil / PhD Sociology
Studying for a PhD has given me a strong theoretical and methodological foundation, and provided a new way of seeing and thinking about the world.
MPhil / PhD Sociology programme
Sociology offers you a way of seeing yourself, your community and society more broadly, creatively and critically.

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