Special Features

Unique master’s degree programme in Psychology designed for non-psychology degree holders and concentrated on schools and community settings

Excellent education in psychological principles, application, and research training

Bridging course offered to participants without prior training in psychology

Recognition of prior learning

Gateway to careers and further study in the field of psychology such as

• Master / PhD in Clinical Psychology
• Master / PhD in Educational Psychology
• MPhil / PhD in Psychology
• Master / PhD in Industrial and Organizational Psychology

Participants

Non-psychology degree holders, especially educators or other community workers, who wish to embark on a path to professional training and career development in psychology.

Programme Structure

Bridging Course

• Basic Principles of Psychology

Core Courses

• Abnormal Psychology
• Biological Psychology
• Cognitive Psychology
• Human Development across the Lifespan
• Personality Psychology
• Research Methods in Psychological Studies
• Social Psychology
• Statistical Methods in Psychological Studies

Elective Courses (students are required to take 12 cps)

• Educational Psychology (3cps)
• Interpersonal Communication Skills (3cps)
• Learning Theories & Processes (3cps)
• Research Project in Psychological Studies (6cps)
• Stress and Coping (3cps)

Study Venue and Time

Students taking the programme full-time are expected to complete the programme in 1.5 years (students may apply to join a 1-year fast track option), while those studying in part-time are expected to complete the programme in 2 years. Full-time students will attend an average of 3 - 4 classes per week, usually held on weekday evenings and Saturdays at the Tai Po Campus. Classes may also be held on weekday or weekend at the Tai Po Campus and/ or the Tseung Kwan O Study Centre and/ or the Kowloon Tong Satellite Study Centre, and/ or the Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC) Building in Kowloon Tong.