Features
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Concentrates on master-level applied psychology for organizational, consumer behavioural and general decision-making activities that are closely tied to the growth of individuals and society as a whole
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Offers teaching of both theoretical principles and research skills expected of a competent social scientist
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Prepares individuals of diverse backgrounds for the realm of applied psychology
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the programme, students will be able to:
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Critically review and consolidate the respective knowledge of three key applied psychology areas, namely work and organizational psychology, consumer psychology and behavioural decision-making;
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Describe and critique key issues in applied psychology;
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Design and apply appropriate research methodologies to study and address questions in applied psychology;
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Evaluate the quality of research designs and against scientific criteria and professional ethics; and
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Communicate effectively the concepts and arguments of applied psychology.
Programme structures and contents#
Students must successfully complete at least 60 credits, including the following two common core courses:
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Course code |
Course title |
Credit |
Contact hours |
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SOSC A821F
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Social Science Perspectives
社會科學導論
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10
|
49 |
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SOSC A822F
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Social Research Methods and Applications
社會研究方法與應用
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10
|
49 |
Students are also required to complete 40 credits from the following elective courses, among which 30 are from courses of the specializations (courses marked wih *):
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Course code |
Course title |
Credit |
Contact hours |
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*PSYC A813F
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Psychology for Work I: Assessment, Selection and Development
職場心理學I：測試、篩選及發展
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5
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25 |
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*PSYC A814F
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Psychology for Consumer Studies
消費者研究之心理學
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10
|
49 |
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*PSYC A815F
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Psychology for Decision-Making
決策與心理學
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10
|
49 |
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*PSYC A816F
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Psychology for Work II: Organizational Behaviour
職場心理學II：組織行為
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5
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25 |
Students can choose either conduct a Research Project (SOSC A888F Research Project) or enrol in two courses that carry 5 credits each or one course that carries 10 credits:
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Course code |
Course title |
Credit |
Contact hours |
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ECON A822F
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Economic Analysis in Global Market
環球市場經濟分析
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5
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25 |
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ECON A823F
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Econometrics and Applied Statistics
計量經濟學及應用統計學
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5
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25 |
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ECON A826F
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Economic Development in Global Economy
世界經濟大勢下的經濟發展
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5
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25 |
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ECON A827F
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Economic Analysis in Public Policy
公共政策的經濟分析
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10
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49 |
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ECON A828F
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Data Science for Public Policy Analyst
公共政策分析師的數據科學
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5
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25 |
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GAPG A821F
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International Relations: Theories and Practices
國際關係：理論與實踐
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5
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25 |
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GAPG A822F
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Exploring Global Issues
探索全球議題
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5
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25 |
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GAPG A824F
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Global Political Economy: Theories and Key Issues
全球政治經濟：理論與關鍵議題
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5
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25 |
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GAPG A825F
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Society and Culture in the Era of Globalization
全球化下的社會和文化
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5
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25 |
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GAPG A826F
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Greater China: Governance and Politics
大中華：管治與政治
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5
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25 |
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GAPG A833F
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Global Governance
全球管治
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5
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25 |
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SOCI A811F
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Crime and Criminology
罪案與犯罪學
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5
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25 |
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SOCI A812F
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Punishment, Prison, and Penology
懲罰、監獄和刑罰學
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5
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25 |
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SOCI A814F
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Essentials of Social Policy Studies
社會政策研究的基礎
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5
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25 |
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SOCI A815F
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Key Issues in Social Policy Studies
社會政策研究主要課題
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5
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25 |
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SOCI A816F
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Criminology and Social Welfare
犯罪學與社會福利
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5
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25 |
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SOCI A817F
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Criminal Justice and Selected Crime Issues
刑事司法專題探討
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5
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25 |
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SOSC A888F
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Research Project
研究報告
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10
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49 |
# The above course arrangements are subject to revision without prior notice.
