Courses
MSc in Computational Social Science
The MSc programme in Computational Social Science aims to strengthen students’ ability to conduct interdisciplinary and innovative research by combining computational methods with one or several social science and humanities disciplines, including but not limited to political science, international relations, Chinese studies, linguistics, psychology, public policy, urban studies, sustainable development, public administration, sociology, history, literature, anthropology, and archaeology. It will train students in social science to apply computational techniques and solve problems in social science and humanities. Applicants should have an educational background in computer science or at least one social science or humanities discipline.
MPhil-PhD in Computational Social Science
The rise of digital technology has revolutionized every subfield in humanities and social science (HSS). Applying digital technology to HSS has become an unavoidable global trend in the future. The MPhil-PhD Programme in Computational Social Science is designed for students who wish to pursue an academic career in the broad area of computational social science and humanities. It will train students to identify interesting and promising research topics and conduct research projects by bridging the gap between computational techniques and traditional studies in humanities and social sciences. They are expected to become leading scholars and practitioners in academia and industries, making original and substantial contributions to their fields of research and to humanity and society. This programme aims to attract two types of applicants who have, 1)a computer science background with a strong interest in humanities and social science, and 2)a social science and humanities background with a strong interest in social computing.
