Mode of Study
Full-time
Medium of Instruction
Except for Chinese language courses, lectures will be conducted in English (supplemented with Chinese as appropriate) and teaching notes and course assessments are in English.
Duration
2 Years Full-time
Fee
2023-2024
Full-Time :
[Local Students] HK$127,400
(Paid in 4 equal installments, HK$31,850 each semester)
[Non-local Students] HK$166,600
(Paid in 4 equal installments, HK$41,650 each semester)
Continuing Education Fund
This course has been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund
Enquiries
Multiple articulation pathways and eligibility for senior year admission to a number of psychology-related undergraduate programmes, for examples:
Psychology is a scientific study
of human behaviour and
underlying mental processes.
Because of its wide
applicability in everyday lives
and occupations, the systematic
study provides a solid
foundation for a degree study or
for pursuing jobs in range of
human service professions of
health care, social services as
well as business and marketing
organisations in Hong Kong.
The programme provides:
Diverse extra-curricular and co-curricular activities provided by professionals in the field to broaden students' horizons.
2022 Graduates articulating to bachelor's degree programmes







Aims
The programme aims to provide students with knowledge and basic skills in psychology, empowers individual's transferable and generic skills for self-understanding, interpersonal communication, further study, employment and active citizenship.
Specifically, the programme will equip students with initial competency at the paraprofessional level via the blending of psychological theories and practical applications, enabling them to pursue further steps in human service related studies or career.
Objectives
Upon completion of the programme, participants should be able to :
Entry Requirement
Applicants are normally required to meet one of the following requirements:
Note:
^ Applicants possessing “Attained”, “Attained with Distinction (I)" and “Attained with Distinction (II)” results in an Applied Learning (ApL) subject are deemed to have attained “Level 2”, “Level 3” and “Level 4” respectively in one HKDSE subject, with a maximum of two ApL subjects can be counted for admission purpose.
Introduction to Psychology 心理學概論
Learning and Motivation for Personal Development 個人成長的學習與動機
Biological and Cognitive Psychology 生物及認知心理學
Developmental Psychology 發展心理學
Social Psychology 社會心理學
Abnormal Psychology 異常心理學
Positive Psychology and Personal Growth 正向心理學與個人成長
Introduction to Counselling 輔導學入門
Personality Theories 人格理論
Research Methods and Statistics 研究方法與統計
Effective Chinese Communication Skills 應用中文傳意技巧
English for Communication I, II & III 英語溝通技巧(一)、(二)及(三)
IT and Digital Literacy 電腦及數位素養
General Education Courses 通識科目
Gaining the Most from your Work-integrated Learning 從實習中成長
Work-integrated Learning in Psychology^ 心理學實習^
[1] Students who have attained Level 3 or above in DSE English Language can be exempted from taking English for Communication I (ENGL3057EF).
[2] Non-Chinese speaking students can be exempted from taking Effective Chinese Communication Skills (CHIN4006CF). They will have to take a GE course as replacement for fulfilment of the overall credits for graduation.
^ Course includes not less than 90 practicum hours
Graduates may articulate to :
Year 3 of Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Psychology offered by Hong Kong Metropolitan University
Year 3 of Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Economic and Public Policy Analysis offered by Hong Kong Metropolitan University
Year 3 of Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Politics and Public Administration offered by Hong Kong Metropolitan University
Year 3 of Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Applied Social Studies offered by Hong Kong Metropolitan University
Year 3 of Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Psychology offered by The Education University of Hong Kong
Year 3 of Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Special Education offered by The Education University of Hong Kong
Year 3 of Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Psychology offered by Hong Kong Shue Yan University.
Year 3 of Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Counselling and Psychology offered by Hong Kong Shue Yan University.
Graduate Destinations
Psychology-Related
Bachelor of Social Sciences (Hons) in Psychology [HKMU]
Bachelor of Social Sciences (Hons) in Psychology [HKSYU]
Bachelor of Social Sciences (Hons) in Psychology [EdUHK]
Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Psychology [University of Salford, UK]
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Psychology Studies [James Cook University, Singapore]
Bachelor of Social Sciences (Hons) in Psychology and Mental Health [HKMU]
Bachelor of Social Sciences (Hons) in Counselling and Psychology [HKSYU]
Social Science-Related
Bachelor of Social Sciences (Hons) in Politics and Public Administration [HKMU]
Bachelor of Health Education (Hons) [EdUHK]
The programme provides students with knowledge and basic skills in key areas of psychology that focus on research methodologies, human development, internal mental processes, individual differences, physiological basis of behaviour, individual behaviour in a social context, individual performance at work, and basic counselling, communication and interpersonal skills. Previous graduates have successfully pursued further studies in the fields of psychology, nursing and criminology. Psychology opens the door to careers in an increasing number of sectors and further study and training in psychology can equip graduates for any jobs in which contact with people is required.
Work-Integrated Learning (WIL)
To support the strengthening of students' professional and personal growth, the programme teamed up with various dedicated organisations for the development of 'Work-Integrated Learning' (WIL) within the curriculum. The WIL course is intended to enhance learning outcomes by allowing students to not only experience the real workplace, but also to develop a greater awareness of roles, duties and responsibilities in discipline-specific contexts, thus making a positive difference for a stronger community.
Alumni Sharing
Alumni are frequently invited back to campus for sharing their journey, progress, updates and goals with current students. Huge appreciation to our alumni for their unconditional support for taking time out of their very busy schedules to inspire, stimulate, challenge and motivate our students!
Fun Time!
Whenever possible, students, staff and alumni would gather for causal meet-ups to mix and mingle, share love, and simply have fun together!








