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Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in
Psychology
心理學社會科學學士（榮譽）學位

This programme is offered by the College of International Education, Hong Kong Baptist University for holders of Associate Degree (AD) or Higher Diploma (HD) who wish to pursue psychology as their field of studies.

Programme Features

This programme enhances students’ understanding of the application of psychology in different commercial settings. A diversified range of elective courses are offered to enable students to transfer their knowledge and theory in psychology to business, educational, industrial and organisational settings. Graduates are also eligible to apply for postgraduate programmes in the area of clinical, counselling, educational and industrial organisational psychology.

  • Fosters students’ interest in the study of human mind and behaviour by laboratory and practicum experience;
  • Provides students with a solid training in the theoretical, empirical and applied aspects of psychology;
  • Allows students to acquire a thorough understanding of psychological principles and apply them in the areas of clinical and educational psychology and in various settings;
  • Equips students with the essential knowledge and skills in conducting research in psychology and related fields.

Award

Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Psychology awarded by Hong Kong Baptist University

Career Prospects

Our programme is designed to prepare students for careers in psychology and related fields, such as social services, education, research, health care, communication, and different areas of helping professional and commercial settings. Over the years, our graduates have become leaders of the above areas. Graduates are eligible to apply for membership with the Hong Kong Psychological Society (HKPS), the British Psychological Society (BPS) and the Australian Psychological Society (APS) (membership applications are assessed on individual basis for these societies).

Programme Structure

This four-year full-time honours undergraduate programme caters for Associate Degree or Higher Diploma graduates majoring in Psychology. Students with an Associate of Science or Higher Diploma in Psychology or equivalent may apply for direct admission to Year Three of the programme and to complete a total of 66 units for graduation.

Associate Degree or Higher Diploma graduates of other disciplines are required to complete certain prerequisites, including University Core, General Education and Free Elective Courses required by Hong Kong Baptist University. The exact courses to be exempted and the number of prerequisites to be completed shall be considered on a case-by-case basis upon admission.

Specifically, students are required to complete 45 units of Major Core Courses and 18 units of Major Elective Courses and 3 units of General Education Capstone Course.

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

* This GE capstone course will be opened to all self-funded undergraduate students. Student may select a GE capstone course offered by different self-funded undergraduate programmes.


University Core (13 units)

The University Core is a requirement in the undergraduate curriculum which aims at providing students with the essential and transferable knowledge and skills that help them lead successful lives both during and following their university education, and ultimately supporting the University’s commitment to develop the Graduate Attributes among students.

University English♦
University Chinese♦
Healthy Lifestyle♦
The Art of Persuasion♦

General Education (15 units)

The General Education (GE) Programme provides the foundation of a well-rounded university education. The goal of the programme is to promote Whole Person Education (WPE) through exposure to a range of transferable skills, guiding principles, and attitudes that all students will need in their future professional and personal lives.

Level 1 Foundational Courses#
Level 2 Interdisciplinary Thematic Courses

♦ For Associate Degree or Higher Diploma applicants, a block transfer of University Core Courses will be granted.

# For Associate Degree applicants, a block transfer of 9 units will be granted.

Programme Pre-requisite / Free Elective Courses (34 units)

Students should have taken courses in statistics and general psychology as prerequisites in their Associate Degree or Higher Diploma studies. Free Elective Courses are normally exempted for Associate Degree or Higher Diploma graduates seeking for year 3 entry.

Remarks:

  1. The number of courses/units the students are required to complete will depend on the number of courses/units for which exemption and/or unit transfer will be granted. All unit transfer or course exemption shall be considered on a case-by-case basis upon admission. Students are required to complete all programme prerequisites, University Core and GE courses to meet the graduation requirement.
  2. Unit transfer equivalent to 28 units of University Core and GE courses will be considered by the Programme management on a case-by-case basis.
  3. Make-up courses may be required on admission.
  4. Students are required to complete a non-credit bearing University Life programme.

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for admission, a candidate should hold

  • an Associate Degree (AD) from any of the local/overseas recognised institutions; or
  • a Higher Diploma (HD) from any recognised institutions.

Candidates who possess equivalent qualifications are to be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Final year Associate Degree / Higher Diploma students may also apply for admission whereas their offer will only be confirmed upon the successful completion of the Associate Degree / Higher Diploma programme.

Applicants will be required to attend an admission interview as part of the selection process.

Students are expected to complete all programme prerequisites and GE courses in their Associate Degree / Higher Diploma studies. Otherwise, they may have to complete additional units of study to make up for the programme prerequisites and GE courses at College of International Education (CIE), Hong Kong Baptist University.

 

Campus

The programme is offered at the Hong Kong Baptist University's Shek Mun (Shatin) Campus, which is located next to the Shek Mun Station of MTR Tuen Ma Line. With a gross floor area of 30,000m2, the campus provides full university facilities, including indoor heated swimming pool, gymnasium, fitness room, dance room, auditorium, multimedia laboratories, library and learning commons. Special learning facilities such as bioeco laboratory, creative science laboratory, food sensory laboratory, testing and analytical laboratory, food and nutritional science laboratory, active living laboratory, social science research laboratory, media communication laboratory, psychology laboratory and child assessment centre are also set up to provide students with practical experiences in their areas of study.

Tuition Fee

Local: HKD88,374 per year
Students are required to complete 66 units in two years at HKD2,678 per unit (Total HKD176,748)
Non-local: HKD99,132 per year
Students are required to complete 66 units in two years at HKD3,004 per unit (Total HKD198,264)

The annual tuition fee is paid in two instalments, normally before the start of the first and the second semesters. For newly enrolled undergraduate students, HKD15,000 of the first instalment plus some fees will have to be paid by the applicants for acceptance of their admission offers and the balance will have to be paid in late August. Students are required to pay full tuition fees per semester during the normal period of study, regardless of the number of units enrolled in the semester.

For students who are required to take make-up course(s) to fulfil the programme prerequisites, University Core and/or GE courses, additional tuition fee for the make-up course(s) will be charged at HKD1,955 per unit.

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) administered by the Student Finance Office (SFO) under the Working Family and Student Financial Assistance Agency (WFSFAA), HKSAR Government. For more information, students should contact the SFO or visit its website at www.wfsfaa.gov.hk.

Four of the courses offered by the Programme are eligible for reimbursement under the Continuing Education Fund (CEF). Eligible students completing the courses may apply for the Fund and receive subsidy with a ceiling of HKD20,000.

Application Procedures

The University accepts both online and paper application. The online application system and paper application form can be found at our website (https://www.cie.hkbu.edu.hk/admissions/2023-24/en/ug_home/). Applicants may apply for more than one programme if they wish to. A non-refundable and non-transferable application fee will be charged for EACH applied programme.

Online Application:
Applicants should submit the application through our website and are required to settle the application fee (HKD450) via online payment gateway (credit card, PPS online or Mobile Payment) before the application deadline. Please refer to the "Important Information" and "Instructions" in the online application system for details.

Paper Application:
Applicants should submit the completed application form together with the relevant supporting documents and proof of application fee (HKD450) before the application deadline. Please refer to the "Notes to Applicants" printed on the application form for details.

 

Enquiries

For enquiries concerning the application procedure, please contact Academic Registry Services Section.
Tel: 3411 3044
Fax: 3411 3361
Email: spadmit@hkbu.edu.hk
Website: cie.hkbu.edu.hk
Address: Hong Kong Baptist University (Shek Mun Campus)
               13/F, 8 On Muk Street, Shek Mun, Shatin, New Territories