The Faculty of Social Sciences was established in 1967 and has since then undergone rapid expansion and significant transformation. The Faculty currently consists of the Departments of Politics and Public Administration, Psychology, Social Work and Social Administration, and Sociology. The School of Geography will be re-located to the Faculty of Social Sciences with effect from the 2007-08 academic year. Eight multi-disciplinary research centres have been formed in the Faculty, providing the platform for inter- and intra-faculty collaboration to pursue excellence in research and teaching.

The Faculty offers five full-time and three part-time first-degree programmes with a total enrolment of about 1,000 students. Its undergraduate programmes aim to provide a broad education, establishing the foundation for life-long learning. It offers more than 20 taught postgraduate programmes, providing students with valuable opportunities to upgrade their knowledge and to strengthen their network. There are currently more than 250 MPhil and PhD students in the Faculty. The Faculty's research has been featured in international publications and has contributed to the formulation of good practice and public policies in promoting the well being of the community. The Faculty is well recognized by the community and has attracted millions of donation every year.