Academic Regulations 2005/06
School of Social Sciences

Politics and Sociology (0293)


YEAR 1 - 8 course units

Semester I
POLI1001, SOCI1001, STAT1003
+ 1 course unit from School of Social Sciences, MANG or PSYC lists

Semester II
POLI1002, INTR1001, SOCI1002

Both Semesters
SOCI1005


YEAR 2 - 8 course units

Semester I
POLI2006, SOCI2001
1 course unit from
POLI2005, INTR2001, POLI2001
1 course unit from Sociology course unit list

Semester II
POLI2007, STAT2009
1 course unit from Politics course unit list
1 course unit from
SOCI2003, SOCI2004, SOCI2017

It is advised that, if you are thinking of doing the Sociology Dissertation, you take SOCI2009 as your Sociology option or in lieu of your Politics option. Please consult your tutor if you have any queries.


YEAR 3 - 8 course units

Semester I
SOCI3001

Both Semesters
2 course units from
SOCI3002 - SOCI3018

Note: Course units may be chosen from the School of Social Sciences, MANG or PSYC lists in lieu of any of the optional subjects, provided only 2 School of Social Sciences, MANG or PSYC course units are taken in years 2 and 3 overall. If 2 School of Social Sciences, MANG or PSYC course units are chosen in the second year, students MUST take a minimum of 2 POLI/INTR and 2 School of Social Sciences, MANG or PSYC course units in the third year.

+ 3 units from POLI/INTR list
+ Dissertation [
POLI3016 (double course unit) or SOCI3019 (double course unit)]

NOTE: 1 course unit may be chosen from School of Social Sciences, MANG or PSYC lists in lieu of any of the optional subjects.

Course units cannot be chosen if the corresponding course unit was taken in year 2.