Major | Psychology
心理學 | Degree / Award Title | Bachelor of Social Sciences in Psychology
社會科學學士(心理學) | Offering Academic Unit | Department of Social and Behavioural Sciences | Mode of Study | Full-time |
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The major in Psychology aims at providing students with a comprehensive training in psychology, with emphasis on research competence in the study of human behaviour, for further advancement in professional practice in human and social behavioural services. |
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Identify the ethical implications of the study of psychology for human integrity and diversity;
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Demonstrate systematic knowledge and its scientific underpinning in the core areas of psychology;
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Use psychological theories and empirical evidence to analyse human behaviour and mental processes scientifically;
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Construct and conduct a scientific study and produce a systematic presentation of analyses in a professional manner; and
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Evaluate and make psychological discoveries in a changing social and cultural context. |
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Requirements
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Normative
4-year
Degree
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Advanced
Standing I
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Advanced
Standing II
(Senior-year Entry)
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Gateway Education requirement
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31 credit units
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22 credit units
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12 credit units
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College requirement
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6 credit units
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6 credit units
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0 credit units
(full exemption)
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Major requirement
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Foundation-year courses @:
9 credit units
Core courses:
36 credit units
Elective courses:
18 credit units
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Foundation-year courses @:
3 credit units
Core courses:
36 credit units
Elective courses:
18 credit units
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Foundation-year courses @:
0 credit units
Core courses:
30 credit units
Elective courses:
18 credit units
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Free electives / Minor (if applicable)
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21 credit units
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6 credit units
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0 credit units
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Minimum Graduation Requirement:
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121 credit units
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91 credit units
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60 credit units
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Maximum Credit Units Permitted:
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144 credit units
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114 credit units
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84 credit units
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* For details, please refer to the
Curriculum Information Record for Common Requirements.
@ Students of second major and students changed to the
Major will follow the Advanced Standing I curriculum and will be required to
take one designated Foundation-year course, i.e. SS1101 (3 credit units) (only
applicable to normative 4-year degree students and students admitted with
Advanced Standing I). ASII students will be exempted from the
Foundation-year courses.
Students taking Psychology as a 2nd major are required to
complete all core courses except SS4708 Research Project in Psychology (i.e.,
30 credits), and to take 18 credits in elective courses. |
Holders
of this degree with at least a lower second class honours or GPA 3.0 and have
successfully completed a list of courses in different areas of psychology
stipulated by the Hong Kong Psychological Society (HKPS) shall be eligible to
apply for Graduate Membership of the HKPS. Every HKPS membership application is
assessed on an individual basis. |
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