MSSc in Government and Politics (Greater China) (GPGC)

MSSc in GPGC

Has a broader geographical and thematic coverage than most of Master of Art programmes in China Studies. Geographically it covers Greater China (Mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macao). Thematically it provides unique insights into major subjects, such as institution & reform, public administration, foreign policies & regional international relations, democracy & rule of law, environmental politics, state-society relations, and political communications.

Emphasizes social science perspective and research methodology

Taught by the School of Governance and Policy Science and renowned scholars from Greater China and overseas

Offered primarily in English with elective options in Mandarin Chinese. Normally course readings will include both English and Chinese materials.

To provide students with a comprehensive understanding of contemporary Greater China from social science (political science in particular) perspectives, and to encourage them to form independent analysis and critical assessment of contemporary Greater China;
To sharpen students’ knowledge of the complex relationships of political, sociological, historical, economic and managerial factors in Greater China through social scientific approaches; and
To enhance students’ sensitivity to the issues generated by the rapid transformations in Greater China societies with a global view.

Students are required to complete a minimum of 24 units of courses (8 courses):

Required Courses

GPGC5001 Institution and Reform in Contemporary China
GPGC5003 Greater China and the World
GPGC5004 Public Policy and Administration in Greater China
GPGC5005 Methods in Social Science Research

Elective Courses

Any four courses from

GPGC5002 HK, Macao, Taiwan Politics in Comparative Perspective
GPGC5101 Political Economy and Business Environment of Greater China
GPGC5102 Politics of Transition and Greater China
GPGC5103 Anti-Corruption in Comparative Perspective
GPGC5104 Taiwan in Comparative Perspective
GPGC5105 Public Governance and Civil Service in Hong Kong
GPGC5106 State-Society Relations in Greater China
GPGC5107 Environmental Politics of Greater China
GPGC5108 Political Thought in Contemporary China
GPGC5109 Human Rights and Constitutionalism in Greater China
GPGC5110 Selected Topic in Government and Politics of Greater China I
GPGC5111 Political Communication in Practice
GPGC5112 Selected Topic in Government and Politics of Greater China II
MPUP5422 Environmental Policy Analysis

*Elective courses may change from year to year, subject to the availability of teaching resources and student enrollment.

Students must complete at least eight courses (4 required courses and 4 elective courses) and achieve a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 to fulfill the graduation requirement.

The medium of instruction for Master of Social Science in Government and Politics (Greater China) is primarily English, with a few elective courses in Mandarin.