Program Overview

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Introduction to the Psychology Program

The Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Psychology is a four-year full-time undergraduate program offered by the College of International Education, Hong Kong Baptist University. This program is designed for holders of Associate Degree (AD) or Higher Diploma (HD) who wish to pursue psychology as their field of study.

Program Features

The program aims to enhance students' understanding of psychology, enabling them to apply psychological principles in various business fields. Students can choose from a range of elective courses to gain knowledge and theories in psychology and apply them in business, education, industry, and organizational settings. Graduates can also pursue further studies in research-based programs, such as clinical psychology, counseling psychology, educational psychology, and industrial and organizational psychology.

Program Structure

The program requires students to complete 66 units, including:

• Major Core Courses (45 units)
• Major Elective Courses (18 units)
• General Education Capstone Course (3 units)

Major Core Courses

The Major Core Courses include:

• APPY3005 Basic Learning Processes
• APPY3007 Research Methods and Design in Psychology*
• APPY3015 Biological Psychology
• APPY3017 Personality Psychology*
• APPY3025 History and Systems of Psychology
• APPY3027 Abnormal Psychology*
• APPY3035 Experimental Psychology
• APPY3037 Social Psychology*
• APPY3055 Sensation and Perception
• APPY4005 Cognitive Psychology
• APPY4008 Honours Project I
• APPY4009 Honours Project II
• APPY4015 Psychological Testing and Assessment
• APPY4025 Motivation and Emotion
• APPY4035 Psychology of the Chinese People

Major Elective Courses

The Major Elective Courses include:

• APPY3105 Consumer Psychology
• APPY3115 Educational Psychology
• APPY3125 Industrial and Organizational Psychology
• APPY3135 Ethics and Writing in Psychology
• APPY3145 Qualitative Research Methods
• APPY4105 Counselling Psychology
• APPY4108 Psychology in Applied Settings - Practicum I
• APPY4109 Psychology in Applied Settings - Practicum II
• APPY4125 Clinical Psychology
• APPY4135 Issues and Practice in Educational Settings
• SRLP4175 Sport and Exercise Psychology

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for admission, candidates should hold:

• An Associate Degree (AD) from any recognized institution
• A Higher Diploma (HD) from any recognized institution Candidates with equivalent qualifications will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Tuition Fees

The tuition fees for the program are:

• Local students: HKD90,750 per year
• Non-local students: HKD106,590 per year

Financial Assistance

Full-time local students may apply for the Financial Assistance Scheme for Post-secondary Students (FASP) and the Non-means-tested Loan Scheme for Post-secondary Students (NLSPS). Some courses offered by the program are eligible for reimbursement under the Continuing Education Fund (CEF).

Career Prospects

Graduates of the program can pursue careers in various fields, including social services, education, research, healthcare, and communication. They can also apply for membership in professional organizations, such as the Hong Kong Psychological Society, the British Psychological Society, and the Australian Psychological Society.

Campus and Facilities

The program is offered at the Hong Kong Baptist University's Shek Mun (Shatin) Campus, which provides full university facilities, including laboratories, libraries, and learning commons. Specialized learning facilities, such as psychology laboratories and child assessment centers, are also available to provide students with practical experiences in their areas of study.