PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in Family, Child, Youth, and Ageing Studies

Hong Kong

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¿Qué aprenderé?

The Department of Applied Social Sciences (APSS) is committed to serving the community through the dynamic integration of education, research and service through its applied social science research. APSS’s position as a large social sciences department with diverse areas of interest and expertise under one roof, and its location within a health and social science faculty, offers an advantageous position in inter-disciplinary research networks and initiatives. APSS research is characterised by:

  • A strong emphasis on social needs and policy relevant research;
  • A commitment to enhancing social betterment and improving the well-being of individuals, children, families and disadvantaged groups in our community;
  • A preference for collaborative work with partnering institutions in Hong Kong, China and the region; and
  • A commitment to developing theories of indigenous knowledge and practices.

Family, Child, Youth, and Ageing Studies

  • Active ageing; elderly abuse; elderly care
  • Child development; child abuse
  • Family studies; family violence; family therapy; parent education
  • Positive youth development; youth leadership; guidance and counselling
  • Youth deviant behaviours; youth and drug; youth and gambling; addiction prevention

Course Structure:

Three years (for students admitted on the basis of a Master's degree with a significant research component);
Four years (for students admitted on the basis of a Master's degree or a Bachelor's degree).

¿En cuál departamento estoy?

Faculty of Health and Social Sciences

Opciones de estudio

a tiempo completo (3 )

Costos de estudio
HK$84.200,00 (US$ 10.766) por año
Annual tuition fee: HK $42,100 (UGC-funded students); HK $84,200 (Non-UGC-funded students)

*El precio que se muestra es una referencia, por favor verificar con la institución

Aplicaciones hasta

Esperado August, December 2024

Más detalles

Fecha de inicio

27 Mayo 2024

Lugar

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

ST305, 3/F, Ng Wing Hong Building,

Hung Hom,

Kowloon City, Hong Kong, Kowloon

Requerimiento de entrada

Para estudiantes internacionales

3-year full-time PhD programme

Normally hold an MPhil or equivalent (a research postgraduate degree with a dissertation as an award requirement) conferred by a recognised university.

4-year full-time PhD programme

Normally hold:

A Master’s degree; OR
A Bachelor’s degree with First Class Honours (or equivalent qualification), conferred by a recognised university.

PolyU may accept other equivalent qualifications. The decision is made on an individual basis.

English Language Requirements

The requirements for those who do not have a degree for which English was the language of instruction at a recognized university are:

An overall score of at least 6.5 in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS); OR

A Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 80 or above for the Internet-based test or 550 or above for the paper-based test.

All English language test scores are considered valid for two years after the date of the test.

Puede haber diferentes requisitos de IELTS en función del curso elegido.

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