
Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Psychology
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
DURATION
4 up to 5 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
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TUITION FEES
HKD 167,000 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* non-local students per annum | local students: HKD42,100 per annum
Introduction
BSocSc(Psy) aims to provide a curriculum conforming to standards comparable to local and overseas universities, but also three interrelated concentrations that develop students’ intellectual capacity and ability to apply psychological knowledge and skills in the workplace - (1) School Psychology, (2) Health Psychology, and (3) Human Relations and Communication.
Program Aims
The program embraces two overarching goals and six subsidiary objectives for education and training. Upon graduating from the programme, students will be able to demonstrate a high level of competence in each of these areas.
To equip graduates with a solid background in psychological knowledge and research
- Demonstrate breadth and depth of knowledge in psychology;
- Apply scientific methods to design and carry out psychological research;
- Demonstrate critical and creative thinking in applying psychological principles to personal, social, and organizational issues locally as well as globally.
To produce graduates who can competently integrate the science and application of psychology
- Communicate and collaborate effectively with professionals and the public in providing information about psychological research and services;
- Apply psychological knowledge and skills at a pre-professional level in a variety of settings;
- Demonstrate sensitivity and competence in applying ethical principles and standards to support professional responsibilities and conduct in the workplace.
Admissions
Curriculum
To promote whole-person development, the programme constitutes a total learning experience for all students to prepare our graduates to be able to apply psychological knowledge in various job settings.
Major
- Foundation and Core Courses (including Cross-Faculty Core Course)
- Interdisciplinary Course
- Electives
- Internship
Final Year Project (FYP)
- Research Methods course
- Honours Project/ Capstone Project
Second Major / Minor(s) / Electives
- Including Second Major (10 courses) / Minor (5 courses)
General Education
- Foundation course
- Experiential Learning
- 3 Breadth courses
- University ePortfolio
Language Enhancement
- 2 mandatory English enhancement courses
- 1 mandatory Chinese enhancement course
Final Year Project
Major
Electives
General Education
Experiential Learning (6 cps)
General Education Breadth Courses (9 cps)
University ePortfolio (3 cps)
Language Enhancement
Scholarships and Funding
Scholarships have been established to encourage the pursuit of academic excellence and recognise students' academic achievement. Set up by funding from the University and donations from various organisations and civic-minded individuals, these scholarships are granted on the basis of academic merit, personal qualities and contribution to the community, amongst other factors.
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Career Opportunities
Graduates of BSocSc (Honours) in Psychology are eligible to apply for membership in the Hong Kong Psychological Society as well as international psychological associations. This programme thus helps to develop the University's reputation as a provider of Education Plus programmes by offering a qualification which is professionally and internationally recognized.