Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Psychology
The Education University of Hong Kong
Key Information
Campus location
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
HKD 140,000 / per year *
Application deadline
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* non-local students per annum; local students: HK$42,100 per annum
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Introduction
Programme Aims
The programme 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 pre-professional level in a variety of settings;
- Demonstrate sensitivity and competence in applying ethical principles and standards to support the professional responsibilities and conduct in the workplace.
The information listed above is provisional and subject to changes.
Curriculum
Programme Structure
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.
Components | Credit Points (cps) |
Year 1 Admission | |
Major | |
- Foundation and Core Courses (including Cross-Faculty Core Course) | 27 |
- Interdisciplinary Course | 3 |
- Electives | 21 |
- Internship | 3 |
Final Year Project (FYP) | |
- Research Methods course | 3 |
- Honours Project/ Capstone Project | 3 |
Second Major / Minor(s) / Electives | |
- Including Second Major (10 courses) / Minor (5 courses) | 30 |
General Education | |
- Foundation course | 4 |
- Experiential Learning | 6 |
- 3 Breadth courses | 9 |
- University ePortfolio | 3 |
Language Enhancement | |
- 2 mandatory English enhancement courses | 9 |
- 1 mandatory Chinese enhancement course | |
Total: | 121 |
Notes:
(1) Classes will be held in Tai Po Campus and Tseung Kwan O Study Centre / Kowloon Tong Satellite Study Centre / Sports Centre as decided by the University.
(2) Students admitted into this programme starting from the 2023/24 cohort are required to visit the Greater Bay Area (GBA) for a short trip (e.g. 1-day or 2-day 1-night trip) in order to complete the Cross-Faculty Core Course. While the GBA trip is heavily subsidised, students are still required to contribute 18% of the estimated cost of the trip ("student contribution"), whereas personal entertainment, meals expenses, travel document fee and personal insurance costs will not be supported. The estimated cost of the GBA trip for students admitted to the 2023/24 cohort is not available yet as it is subject to a variety of factors such as changes to the cost of the GBA trip as a result of inflation, trip duration, traveling expenses, the exchange rate, etc. The exact amount of student contribution is thus not available.
The information listed above is provisional and subject to changes.
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Career Opportunities
Career Prospects/Professional Qualifications
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.
The information listed above is provisional and subject to changes.