Program Overview

Introduction to the BSocSc Psychology Program

The BSocSc Psychology program at City University of Hong Kong provides comprehensive training in psychology, emphasizing experimental and research competencies. This program prepares students for professional development in human service careers and advanced training in professional psychology and related fields.

Program Details

• Programme Leader: Prof. Julian LAI
• Program Description: The program offers strong theoretical and scientific training in psychological studies, equipping graduates with essential skills and knowledge to conduct research and apply learning to daily life.
• Key Features:
  • Individual research project in the final year
  • Lab-based training in various systems (e.g., eye-tracking, EEG, tDCS, TMS)
  • Opportunities to work on empirical research under academic staff
  • Options for specialization in Health & Development or Mind & Brain streams
  • Overseas experience through exchange, research attachment, or internship
  • Individualized mentorship for academic advising

Curriculum Structure

• Core Courses:
  • Basic Psychology
  • Basic Psychology II
  • Research Methods for Behavioural Sciences
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Personality and Individual Differences
  • Design and Analysis for Psychological Research I and II
  • Biological Psychology
  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Learning and Behaviour
  • Social Psychology
  • Final-Year Research Project
• Elective Courses:
  • Psychology of Interpersonal Relations
  • Psychological Testing
  • Enhancing Cultural Competence in Overseas Study and Work
  • Psychology of Childhood and Adolescence
  • Multivariate Analysis for Psychology Research
  • Cultural Psychology
  • Neuropsychology
  • Abnormal Psychology
  • Psychology of Ageing
  • Psychology of Language
  • Positive Psychology
  • Cognitive Neuroscience
  • Designing Experiments in Psychology
  • Supervised Independent Study and Research
  • Counselling & Therapeutic Psychology
  • Introduction to Health Psychology
  • Introduction to Educational Psychology
  • Introduction to Industrial and Organizational Psychology
  • Psychology Internship

Admission Requirements

• JUPAS Entrance Requirements:
  • English Language: Level 3
  • Chinese Language: Level 3
  • Mathematics: Level 2
  • Citizenship and Social Development: Attained
  • Elective 1: Level 3
  • Elective 2: Level 3
• Direct/Non-JUPAS Applicants: Must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements.

Career Opportunities

• Graduates are suited for people-oriented jobs, such as human resources, public relations, customer services, children and youth services, education and training, counselling and guidance, health-related services, family and community work, etc.
• Students are also well-prepared for jobs that require strong research skills and competence, critical analysis, and communication abilities.

Professional Recognition

• Graduates who satisfy the requirements stipulated by the Hong Kong Psychological Society (HKPS) can apply for Graduate Membership of the Society.
• Graduate Membership of the HKPS is normally regarded as an entrance requirement for advanced training in professional psychology.