(1)  Transcript

For final year students, academic results should be as of the final term in the last academic year. Marks/grades for the current academic year are not required. For graduates, include a full transcript with grades/marks of all courses attended.

CUHK qualification:

Copies of the “Student Copy Transcript” issued by CUHK are accepted. Academic reports generated from CUSIS are not accepted.

Non-CUHK qualification:

A copy of the latest official transcript of the Bachelor studies with official chops issued by the Registry/ Academic Secretary (教務處/ 檔案館/ 學生成績專用章) of your university.

Students who graduated from Master’s Degree/Associate Degree/Higher Diploma programmes should also upload a copy of the official transcript of their studies in the respective program.

Students who have participated in a long-duration exchange programme that constitutes part of their studies should also upload a copy of the transcript of the exchange studies issued by the host university.

(2)  Grading Scheme

Submit an accepted Grading Scheme indicating the marks/GPA for achieving an average grade of not lower than “B” in the “Online System for Applicants of Postgraduate Programmes”.

A Grading Scheme is a document that states the marks for each grade (e.g., Grade A is for marks ranging from 90 to 100, Grade A- is from 85 to 89) or grade point conversion (e.g., Grade A carries a converted point of 4.00 and Grade A- is 3.70). The Grading Scheme is usually shown at the bottom/back of the transcript, stated in Student Handbooks, or posted on your institution’s websites where you check your academic results.

If the Grading Scheme is not shown on the transcript provided by applicants, they should provide a copy of the document that shows the Grading Scheme.

If the Grading Scheme is obtained from a website accessible without logging in, please state the URL of the website.

If the Grading Scheme is obtained from a website that requires logging in, please take a screenshot of the Grading Scheme and paste it into a Word file.

If your University does not have a Grading Scheme, seek assistance from your Registry (教務處/檔案館) to issue a letter confirming that no Grading Scheme has been adopted by your University.

(3)  Certificate of Graduation

Graduates: Please upload your graduation certificate to the System.

Final-year students: If your graduation certificate is not yet available, you are not required to submit it.

(4)  Proof of Fulfilling the English Language Proficiency Requirement

Please visit the Graduate School website for information about the “English Language Requirements for Admission” under Admissions Requirements.

(5)  Personal Statement

Submit a 500-word English Personal Statement. In the statement, please state your reasons for applying to this program, your expectations of the study, and your professional interests and goals, among other topics.

(6)  Online Verification Report of Higher Education Qualification Certificate (教育部學歷證書電子註冊備案表) and
       Online Verification Report of Higher Education Degree Certificate (中國高等教育學位在線驗證報告)

Applicants who obtained degrees from universities in Mainland China should provide these reports issued by the CHESICC (學信網).

(7)  Hong Kong Identity Card and Other Identity Documents

A copy of your HKID or other identity document stated in the Graduate School Application Form. Non-local applicants are required to submit another official identity document, such as a passport or an EEP card (港澳通行証), including their English name for verification purposes, if applicable.

(8)  Confidential Recommendations from Two Referees

Applicants have the option to submit the confidential recommendation using any of the following methods:

• Submit two referees’ contact information via “Online System for Applicants of Postgraduate Programmes”. The System will then email your nominated referees inviting them to complete the Confidential Recommendation Form online. Referees are expected to complete the online form within 30 days. Failure to do so will result in the system being locked. In case a referee is unable to submit the recommendations within the specified timeframe, a request for an extension of the deadline can be sent to SociologyMA@cuhk.edu.hk

• The “Confidential Recommendation” form can be printed out or emailed (downloadable from the “Online System for Applicants of Postgraduate Programmes”) for the referees’ completion. Applicants should then seek referees’ assistance to seal the recommendation and pass it to them. The sealed recommendation can then be sent to our department by mail.

• Postal address for sending the sealed recommendation: MA in Sociology Programme, Department of Sociology, Room 431, 4/F, Sino Building, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, N.T., Hong Kong.

The Confidential Recommendation can be written in English, traditional Chinese or simplified Chinese

Further notes on application documents:

• The application fee paid is non-refundable and non-transferable.
• Applicants who obtained their degrees from overseas universities through distance learning or by completing a short-duration curriculum may be asked to provide an assessment report from the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic & Vocational Qualifications (HKCAAVQ) regarding the level of qualification obtained. Applicants will receive separate notifications from the Department.
• The University may request applicants to submit additional information, such as a copy of a course syllabus, or documentary proof if necessary. All documents submitted will not be returned. If the application is unsuccessful, all documents will be destroyed.

By email to: SociologyMA@cuhk.edu.hk

By post to:

MA in Sociology Programme
Department of Sociology
Room 431, 4/F, Sino Building
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Shatin, N.T., Hong Kong