Our Programmes & Courses
Vision and Mission
The Department of Social Sciences and Policy Studies aims to be an international leader in social science research and policy studies that empowers citizens with creative, critical, and transformational thinking skills, keen social, spatial and environmental awareness, and the confidence and empathy to serve actively to better local, national, and global societies and the natural environment.
Research & Community Engagement

Latest News
MPPM Achieves NASPAA Membership – A Milestone in Global Recognition
31 October 2025
We are proud and excited to announce that MPPM has officially become a member of the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA) as of October 2025, marking a significant milestone in our programme’s development and international visibility.
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MPPM students won Second Prize at 15th National Mock Mayor Competition (GBA Final)
31 October 2025
The Master of Public Policy and Management (MPPM) programme is proud to announce that four students from the Spring 2025 intake: Mr XIE Jiyang (team leader), Mr SHI Wenzhe, Miss CHAN Pui Yin, and Miss DU Haojing, supervised by Research Assistant Professor Dr Yara WANG and Teaching Assistant Ms Terri LIU, have won the Second Prize at the prestigious 15th National Mock Mayor Competition (GBA Final) held at Shenzhen University on Saturday, 25 October 2025.
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MPPM Public Lecture by Professor Shigeto Sonoda
20 October 2025
On 20 October, the Master of Public Policy and Management Programme was honored to invite Professor Shigeto Sonoda to give a public lecture titled “Connecting China and Japan through Higher Education: A Personal Reflection.” He shared with us his experience in leading transnational education programs across Asia for the past three decades. He talked about the evolving academic cooperations, which started with the early "Kaigai-zemi" (overseas seminars) to large-scale trilateral research and short-term overseas visit programs.
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[SSPS] Your Choice of Courses for Sem II, 2025/26
9 October 2025
🎓 Hey UG Students! Ready to Level Up? 🎓
Time to plan your next academic adventure for Sem II, 2025/26
🗓 Course Registration Period: 11 Oct – 14 Oct 2025
Register online via the e-SIS ⏰ Start and end times vary by programme and student—check your personalised schedule to stay on track!
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