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Master of Social Sciences in Applied Psychology
Programme
Master of Social Sciences in Applied Psychology
社會科學碩士(應用心理學)
Award Title
Master of Social Sciences in Applied Psychology
社會科學碩士(應用心理學)
Offering Academic Unit
Department of Applied Social Sciences
Mode of Study
Combined mode

Normal Period of Study

- 1 year (full-time)
- 2 years (part-time/combined mode)

Maximum Period of Study

- 2.5 years (full-time)
- 5 years (part-time/combined mode)

Credit Units Required for Graduation

38

Programme Aims

This programme aims to provide students with the required knowledge, skills, exposure, and insights for (1) analyzing human behaviors from a psychological perspective, (2) developing research expertise in a specific area in applied psychology, and (3) pursuing advanced professional training and a career in psychology. The program is an advanced and intensive conversion degree scheme that combines the award of a Master degree with eligibility for graduate membership with the Hong Kong Psychological Society and the British Psychological Society.

Programme Intended Learning Outcomes (PILOs)

Upon successful completion of this Programme, students should be able to:

1. evaluate major principles/theories in core areas of psychology;
2. apply major psychological theories/principles to analyze human behaviors in real life situations;
3. evaluate research evidence published in psychological journals;
4. design and carry out psychological research independently; and
5. appreciate the close connection between psychology and everyday experiences.


Programme Requirements



1. Core Courses (32 credit units)

Course CodeCourse TitleCredit UnitsRemarks
SS5750Perception and Cognition3Required for accreditation by British Psychological Society
SS5751Learning and Behavior3Required for accreditation by British Psychological Society
SS5752Life Span Development3Required for accreditation by British Psychological Society
SS5753Advanced Social Psychology3Required for accreditation by British Psychological Society
SS5755Applying Psychology to Contemporary Issues3Required for accreditation by British Psychological Society
SS5756Biological Basis of Behavior3Required for accreditation by British Psychological Society
SS5757Personality Theories and Assessment3Required for accreditation by British Psychological Society
SS5780Research Design and Analysis in Psychology6Required for accreditation by British Psychological Society
SS5790Psychology Research Paper5Required for accreditation by British Psychological Society


2. Electives (6 credit units)

Choose one out of four:
Course CodeCourse TitleCredit UnitsRemarks
SS5758Educational Psychology3
SS5791Advanced Health Psychology3
SS5792Counselling Psychology3English, supplemented by Cantonese/ Putonghua in live demonstration, skills rehearsal, and role-play exercises as situation requires.
SS5803Psychopathology3

Choose one out of three:
Course CodeCourse TitleCredit UnitsRemarks
SS5794Psychological Testing3
SS5797Advanced Research Methods in Psychology3
SS5814Vocational Counselling and Assessment3

Professional Recognition

Graduates of the program are eligible to apply for graduate membership of the Hong Kong Psychological Society and the British Psychological Society.

Additional Information

Intermediate Awards

Required Courses

Total Credits

Postgraduate Certificate in Psychology
深造書(心理學)

SS5750, SS5751, SS5752, SS5753, SS5755, SS5756, SS5757, SS5780


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