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Master of Social Sciences (MSocSc) in Psychology (Approved Programme under Hong Kong Future Talents Scholarship Scheme for Advanced Studies 2026/27)

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

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Study Mode Full-time: 1 year; Part-time: 2 years

Tuition Fee January Intake: HK$235,440/programme; Semptember Intake: HK$258,930/programme

Cut Off Date 31 Dec 2025

Year of Entry 2026 January (Full-time)
OR
2026 September

Funding Nature Self-financed

Application Start Date15 Sep 2025 (Full-time 2026 January Intake)
1 Oct 2025 (2026 September Intake)

Application Deadline30 Sep 2025 (Full-time 2026 January Intake)
31 Dec 2025 (2026 September Intake)

Programme DirectorDr Kelly KU

Programme Office(852) 3411 5745educ@hkbu.edu.hkhttps://edpy.hkbu.edu.hk/?page_id=21551  

Selection Process
  1. Short-listed applicants may be interviewed should the Programme Board deem it necessary.
  2. Application result will be reflected in the application status in the online application system.
AimsThe Master of Social Sciences in Psychology Programme is a conversion programme for non-psychology degree holders. It aims to provide intensive training in a broad knowledge base across key areas of psychology with unique emphasis on health-related topics. The programme structure is benchmarked with international standards, aligning with similar conversion programmes offered in other universities. Graduates will fulfill membership requirements of major psychological societies in the world, and be prepared for advanced professional and research postgraduate training in psychology in Hong Kong and overseas.

Programme Structure

Units Requirement27 units
Required Courses21 units
Elective Courses6 units
Study CurriculumThe study curriculum may change from time to time. Applicants may make reference to the programme website or the University Student Handbook for details of the list of courses.

Academic Qualification

 

Applicants should possess:

 

  1. A non-psychology bachelor's degree* from a recognised university or equivalent; and
  2. Preferably have completed an introductory psychology course in their undergraduate studies.

* A "non-Psychology degree" shall refer to any undergraduate qualification that does not fully satisfy the Hong Kong Psychological Society (HKPS) membership eligibility requirements for a recognized psychology first degree, regardless of:

  1. The title of the undergraduate programme, and/or
  2. The number of psychology-related courses completed.

 

Language Proficiency Requirement

 

Applicants should also fulfill any one of the following requirements:

 

  1. Hold a bachelor's degree which is obtained from a recognised institution where English is the medium of instruction; or
  2. Provide any of the following English test results for meeting the English proficiency requirements:
  • TOEFL score of 79 (Internet-based)#; or
  • IELTS (Academic): Overall Band at 6.5#.

#Note: Test result provided should be within two years from the date of issuance of the Admission Offer letter. Test result of TOEFL iBT Home Edition or IELTS Indicator is not accepted.

  1. The above information is for reference only and is subject to change without prior notice. Hong Kong Baptist University reserves the right of final decision and interpretation in case of any dispute.
     
  2. Please note that a non-refundable admission confirmation fee, including the first instalment of tuition fee plus other administrative fees must be paid upon acceptance of the admission offer.

 

 

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