BSSc in Government and Public Administration (GPAD)

The Government and Public Administration (GPA) programme provides all-round training in political science. The subject is comprised of three primary specialisms that span the areas of politics, public administration and international relations. The programme offers courses that cover core areas such as political theory, comparative politics, international relations, and public administration. While a large proportion of courses focus on the Greater China region, the programme is renowned for its diversity of courses that encompasses the area of global politics. These courses cover fundamental political, economic and social issues in different parts of the world and enable students to foster an enhanced global vision and mindset for the future.

What’s Special about GPAD?

• Diversified Curriculum – Courses in 6 fields: Comparative Politics, Greater China, International Relations, Political Theory, Public Administration and Policy, and Professional Practicum, providing comprehensive academic and practical training.

• Small Group Discussions – We emphasize small class teaching and discussion, using tutorials where students present and discuss their ideas, improving their presentation skills and independent thinking.

• Rich Student Life – We are the only undergraduate programme that has its own debate team. Its annual Intervarsity Political Science Debate with University of Hong Kong has a history of more than 40 years. We have a rich tradition of close teacher-student relations. Teachers and students freely interact about academic queries, social affairs and issues in life.

• Theoretical and Practical – Our solid academic training makes it possible for our alumni to take up academic and research positions in local and overseas renowned universities. We also provide professional practicum and internship opportunities, including the Co-Intelligence and the student-initiated Star Project.