Medium of Instruction:	English (Course material and assessment are in English)
Mode of Study:	Full-time
Duration:	2-3 years (Full-time)
Professional Recognition:	This programme is the first in Hong Kong being accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), UK. Graduates from the programme are deemed to have met BPS’ requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC), provided they pass the empirical psychology dissertation project and achieve a minimum of a 2:2 overall classification of Honours. This allows graduates to be eligible to apply for the BPS’ accredited postgraduate programmes and professional training in Psychology.
Programme Leader :	Dr. TANG Cheuck-wing Andrew BSc(Wales), MSc(Surrey), MEd(Newcastle upon Tyne), PhD(HKU), CPsychol, CSci, Health Psychologist(HPC), Approved Supervisor(HKPCA)
Enquiries :	lipace_nlp@ouhk.edu.hk3120 9988

A Psychology degree with Honours is the first essential step for articulation to future membership and training in professional Psychology. Psychology is the scientific study of human behaviour and mental processes. Because of its wide applicability on many aspects of human's lives, the study of psychology is a good preparation for further studies and many professions (e.g. management and marketing, design, health care). The programme aims to provide students with a solid foundation of knowledge in different disciplines of psychology for employment and further studies.

Aims

Bachelor of Science with Honours in Psychology aims to give students a thorough grounding in the theory and application of psychology (according to British Psychological Society’s professional standards for undergraduate degrees), and to help them develop interest in key specialized subject areas. This will ensure that students are equipped with the essential knowledge(e.g. experimental work), to position them advantageously for further study, research work and/or a career in the psychological profession.

Programme Features

• The 1st international accredited programme in HK by the British Psychological Society, a first step in the professional pathway to becoming a psychologist;

• Degree awarded by the University of Salford, equivalent to that awarded to UK local students;

• Students can choose to study their senior years in HK or UK;

• Graduates are eligible for tuition fee discounts for pursuing MSc/PhD Psychology, while graduates with First Class Honours would be granted full tuition fee waiver for pursuing MSc Psychology;

• Student can enjoy full academic support and learning resources form both the University of Salford and the Open University of Hong Kong

Objectives

Upon completion of the programme, students should be able to demonstrate:

• A sound knowledge and understanding of concepts and theories in the area of social, developmental, neurophysiological, personality and intelligence and cognitive psychology;

• Competence in the application of research methods and analysis of data;

• Sound psychological report-writing skills; and

• Knowledge and understanding of applying psychology in real world contexts.

Programme Structure

Remarks:  

1. Optional English module will be available to enhance students’ English and research skills.

2. These are optional courses in Salford's on-campus programme. Actual courses to be offered in Hong Kong will vary each year depending on the offerings in the UK.

Professional Recognition

Both the BSc (Hons) Psychology [BN005] and BSc (Hons) Psychology and Counselling programmes are the first in Hong Kong being accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), UK. Graduates from the programmes are deemed to have met BPS’ requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC), provided they pass the empirical psychology dissertation project and achieve a minimum of a 2:2 overall classification of Honours. This allows graduates to be eligible to apply for the BPS’ accredited postgraduate programmes and professional training in Psychology.
 

Further Studies / Progression Pathway

1. What is the final award of the Hong Kong degree progrmme?

The BSc in Psychology degree is awarded by the University of Salford (UK).

2. What are the admission requirements for the Year Two entry?

To be eligible for Year 2 entry, applicants should be graduates of recognized Associate Degrees, Advanced/Higher/Professional Diplomas in Psychology (QF Level 4) in recognized tertiary education institutions. Successful entry of the application would be depended on the depth and relevance of the prior learning, overall academic results, fulfillment of English language requirement and performance at the admission interview.
   

3. Is there any course exemption being considered in the entry to the programme?

Applicants who have previous studies that is relevant to your current academic programme may request to receive course exemption based on the prior learning. Request for credit exemption must be made at the initial application. Applicants are required to provide full academic record including programme information, course syllabus and academic transcript for consideration.

4. Are the graduates of the Hong Kong programme being recognized by any professional bodies?

Graduates of the programme with good Honours degree may apply to graduate memberships of local professional bodies such as the Hong Kong Psychological Society, Hong Kong Professional Counselling Association and may also apply to membership of the British Psychological Society by individual accreditation. This provides a first step to careers in Psychology or Counselling with additional postgraduate professional training. There are successful cases of graduates in acquiring graduate memberships of these professional bodies and admitted to postgraduate and professional training of Psychology and Counselling.

5. What are the special features of the programme?

The BSc in Psychology programme provides a systematic training of core areas of Psychology, combining critical appraisal of theoretical evidence, research experimentation, practical applications and contemporary transferable skills as be required by employers or for further studies. In a progressive manner, students will acquire the scientific basis of Psychology and be able to design and conduct an independent research in their final year. This provides essential employable competencies for a number of people-oriented careers or research-based postgraduate trainings.

6. What are the career options for students graduate with a BSc in Psychology?

The systematic study of human mind and behaviours allows graduates to be well equipped with broad-based skills to work in a number of people-oriented industries including education, health care, social care or business in both private and public sectors. However, the job natures of some work usually require graduates to undergo professional post-graduate conversion degree programme for related professional training for these frontline practices. Previous graduates have been employed as research assistant, teaching assistant or part-time teacher. Some others continue to pursue Master’s degree programmes of Psychology.

7. What are the benefits of studying a locally accredited overseas degree programme?

Award

"Bachelor of Science with Honours in Psychology" will be conferred by the University of Salford, UK.

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