MA in Psychology
- Acquire a foundation in psychology with a strong theoretical and empirical understanding of psychology theories and methods.
- Be able to communicate and apply their knowledge in real life situations
- Be able to design and conduct psychological research
To be eligible for the award, students are required to complete a total of 27 units, made up of 24 units for successful completion of academic subjects and one independent study (i.e. 3 units)
List of Required Courses
| Course Code | Course Title | Unit |
| PSYC5110 | Statistics and Research Design in Psychological Science | 3 |
| PSYC5120 | Psychological Testing and Measurement | 3 |
| PSYC5130 | Biological Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC5140 | Cognitive Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC5150 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC5160 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC5170 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC5190 | Personality Psychology | 3 |
* Course Descriptions
List of Elective Courses
Students are required to select one from the following:
| Course Code | Course Title | Unit |
| PSYC5210 | Independent Study in Cognitive Science | 3 |
| PSYC5220 | Independent Study in Human Development | 3 |
| PSYC5230 | Independent Study in Social Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC5240 | Independent Study in Mental Health | 3 |
* Course Descriptions
There are three consecutive terms (including Summer Term) each academic year. Most classes are held in the evenings on weekdays while a few might be delivered on weekends if needed. Courses in Summer Term will be delivered twice per week over 5-6 weeks.
All classes will be taught in English.
- General qualifications required by the Graduate School
- Possess a Bachelor’s degree (NOT majoring in psychology) from a recognized university
No replacement for the exempted courses is required.
In case the student is unable to achieve a “C-” or above grade for any of the 9 required/elective courses taken, he/she will have to re-take the same course(s) in another term when the course(s) is(are) offered again and pass it (them) with a “C-” or above grade. Students are allowed to re-take each failed course only once.
Students who complete this Programme with a first degree in another subject are regarded as possessing an education comparable to that of a Bachelor’s degree in psychology in Hong Kong.
For the past years, many of our graduates could successfully get into the postgraduate research and professional training programmes in psychology (e.g. Clinical Psychology, Educational Psychology, Industrial-Organizational Psychology, M.Phil. /Ph.D. in Psychology) and become professional psychologists in the field. Many other graduates also apply their knowledge in psychology and research in their profession.