The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen - The School of Humanities and Social Science MPhil-PhD in Computational Social Science
The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen - The School of Humanities and Social Science

The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen - The School of Humanities and Social Science

MPhil-PhD in Computational Social Science

Shenzhen, China

PhD

4 up to

6 years

English

Full time

06 Apr 2026*

CNY 120,000 / per year **

On-Campus

* First Round: 10:00, September 30th, 2025 – 23:59, December 15th, 2025 Second Round: 10:00, February 10th, 2026 – 23:59, April 6th, 2026

** 16000+USD per year

Key Summary

    About : The MPhil-PhD in Computational Social Science focuses on examining social patterns through quantitative methods. Students engage in advanced research using computational techniques to analyze complex social data. The program allows for an in-depth understanding of social phenomena using statistics and programming.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates may pursue careers in academia, research institutions, or data analysis roles in the private sector. Opportunities may include positions as data scientists, social researchers, or policy analysts, leveraging skills in computational methods to contribute to various fields.

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 Program 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 program 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. Translation, linguistics, literature, or other relevant humanities and social sciences are welcome to apply for the program.

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