The BSSc(Hons)Psychology is a 4-year full-time programme aiming to equip students with in-depth knowledge in a wide range of areas in psychology of different domains as well as the thinking skills of analysing, evaluating, and synthesizing psychological concepts and theories. It broadens the specific knowledge in mental health, psychopathology, and counselling. The programme also develops students' scientific reasoning and problem-solving skills. In a practice perspective, it facilitates the selection of optimal treatment strategies in dealing with various psychopathologies and customized counselling techniques. Graduates can pursue careers in private and public sectors, non-government organisations, and pursue postgraduate studies in different psychology specialties.
The BSSc(Hons)Psychology currently offers two streams:
– Stream I: Psychology
– Stream II: Counselling Psychology
Applicants (Year 1 Entry) will be considered for admission to first-year studies at Bachelor of Social Sciences with Honours in Psychology. Students will enter a stream after Year 1 study and follow the respective programme curriculum in Years 2 – 4.
Programme Structure
During the four years of study, students will need to complete 120 credits of courses, comprising course credits of core courses, major elective courses, elective courses, General Education, English, and University Core courses.
Graduates can pursue a career in the private and public sectors, as well as the non-government organisations in psychology-related positions, such as consultants, educators (esp. SEN teachers), project officers, etc.
Further Studies
Graduates can also pursue postgraduate studies in different specialties of Psychology.
Lectures and Tutorials
Mr. Henry Chamberlain (Left), ex-Chairman of the Division of Industrial-Organization Psychology of Hong Kong Psychology Society and founder of Henry Chamberlain Consulting with Dr. Tess Pak (Right) at the lecture theatre. Mr. Chamberlain has shared his consultancy experiences for organizations with psychology students.
A dialogue with Dr. Kelvin Siu and Ms. Kimmy Shum from InnoSpire Technology Limited was held by Dr. Sara Li during our online learning in times during the pandemic. Dr. Siu and Ms. Shum shared their views and their apps in utilizing technology to improve the quality of our physical and mental well-being.
Using Virtual Reality (VR) to enhance students' learning experience in tutorials.
The Psychology team has produced three VR video clips supported by the Quality Enhancement Support Scheme to enhance classroom teaching and learning.
Campus Life
Psychology and Behavioural Science Laboratory
The laboratory has various facilities for conducting behavioral experiments, VR experiments, neuroscience experiments, and counselling training and practices.
Training Course
Mental Health First Aid
Workshop
Experiential Workshop of Life Education Pastel Nagomi Art and Heart Cards
Elderly Simulation Experiential Workshop (Co-Organized with Eldpathy)
