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Master of Social Sciences in the field of Psychology The University of Hong Kong

Award Attendance Study Duration Start Domestic fees International fees
MSocSc On-Campus Full-time, Part-time 1 - 2 years find out find out find out
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Course overview

The Master of Social Sciences in the field of Psychology [MSocSc(Psychology)] course is designed to:

  • Provide university graduates in fields other than psychology with an opportunity to acquire a foundation in psychology with a strong understanding of psychology theories and research methods, and an ability to communicate and apply their knowledge of psychology in real life;
  • Help students develop research competence in psychology, thereby enabling them to pursue advanced professional training and careers in psychology and related fields; and
  • Develop students a level where they are eligible to apply for graduate membership of the Hong Kong Psychological Society and the British Psychological Society, and become eligible to apply for the programmes leading to the degrees of MSocSc in Clinical Psychology and in Educational Psychology degrees, as well as postgraduate research degrees in psychology.


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