Programme Introduction

Hong Kong’s first Doctorate in Policy Studies aims to reflect on up-to-date research and current practices in the field with an international perspective

Housing, education, ageing, health, welfare, and poverty are some of the key social issues which concern Hong Kong and all other major cities in the world. As a result, there is an increasing interest in advanced studies and analysis of relevant social policies. Therefore, as a leading liberal arts university, Lingnan has launched a Doctor of Policy Studies (DPS) programme, the first of its kind in the Greater China region.

The Doctor of Policy Studies (DPS) programme enables experienced professionals working in a range of relevant fields to develop their policy analysis expertise from international and comparative perspectives.

The programme provides an excellent learning platform with strong interdisciplinary orientation to engage students in reflecting on current research and practices in policy studies through partnerships with leading institutions in the region and overseas.