Psychology City University of Hong Kong

Overview

This Psychology program at City University of Hong Kong aims to provide non-psychology degree holders with the knowledge, skills, exposure, and insights for 

• analyzing human behaviors from a psychological perspective,

• developing research expertise in applying psychology to relevant settings, and

• pursuing advanced professional training and a career in psychology and closely related areas. 

Upon completion of the program, students will be eligible to apply for graduate membership of the Hong Kong Psychological Society.

Learning Outcomes

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

• critically evaluate major principles/theories in core areas of psychology;

• apply major psychological theories/principles to analyze analyze human behaviors in real life situations;

• critically evaluate research evidence published in psychological journals; design and carry out psychological research independently; and

• appreciate the close connection between psychology and everyday experiences.