Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) - Psychology Program By Lingnan University, Hong Kong |Top Universities
Program Duration

48 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

18,566 USDTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Main Subject Area

PsychologyMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Psychology

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Programme Overview

The programme aims to offer comprehensive undergraduate training to students interested in learning about psychology and its application. In this programme, students will acquire foundational knowledge in courses such as Introduction to Psychology, Biological Psychology, Social Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, and Research Methods and Statistics for Psychology. At the advanced level, students will learn to apply psychology knowledge in subjects such as Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Health Psychology, Environmental Psychology, Stress management, Positive Psychology. Through training in knowledge and application, graduates of this programme are prepared to be critical users of psychological science in everyday life.

Highlights of the programme

For further study or employment in counselling or mental health-related professions (e.g. social work, school psychology, healthcare, or human resources), students may opt to graduate with the Concentration in Counselling Psychology upon completion of a set of specialized courses. These courses include Human Development and Psychology of Adulthood, Abnormal Psychology, Psychological Testing and Assessment, Stress and Coping: Theory and Practices, and Counselling Psychology, which focus on providing students with basic knowledge and skills in counselling practice.

Program overview

Main Subject

Psychology

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Programme Overview

The programme aims to offer comprehensive undergraduate training to students interested in learning about psychology and its application. In this programme, students will acquire foundational knowledge in courses such as Introduction to Psychology, Biological Psychology, Social Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, and Research Methods and Statistics for Psychology. At the advanced level, students will learn to apply psychology knowledge in subjects such as Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Health Psychology, Environmental Psychology, Stress management, Positive Psychology. Through training in knowledge and application, graduates of this programme are prepared to be critical users of psychological science in everyday life.

Highlights of the programme

For further study or employment in counselling or mental health-related professions (e.g. social work, school psychology, healthcare, or human resources), students may opt to graduate with the Concentration in Counselling Psychology upon completion of a set of specialized courses. These courses include Human Development and Psychology of Adulthood, Abnormal Psychology, Psychological Testing and Assessment, Stress and Coping: Theory and Practices, and Counselling Psychology, which focus on providing students with basic knowledge and skills in counselling practice.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

79+
6+
590+
23+
4+
4 Years
Sep

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

5,390 USD
-

International Students

18,566 USD
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At undergraduate level, Lingnan University offers a total of 25 four-year programs, which include:

  • Contemporary English studies
  • Philosophy
  • Risk and insurance management
  • Business administration


Browse all undergraduate programs our website or prospectus.


To be eligible for undergraduate study at Lingnan University, you would need to pass their English language fluency requirements and an IT fluency test.

Undergraduate tuition fees for international students are HKD 145,000 (USD 18,637.53), although Lingnan University offers international scholarships to outstanding applicants. Some of these scholarships are tuition fee waivers, a reduction in tuition fees or tuition fee waivers with a monthly stipend. Each one is offered annually and may be renewable. A number of other scholarships and prizes are donated by companies, departments and bodies. Find out about them here.

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Lingnan University offers 30 taught master’s degrees and 32 MPhils and PhDs, including:

  • Accounting
  • Business
  • Organisational psychology
  • Finance
  • Cultural studies
  • E-business and supply chain management
  • Education
  • Policy Studies


Browse all postgraduate courses at our website or prospectus. (Prospectus for TPg programmes / Prospectus for MPhil and PhD programmes)

To be eligible for postgraduate study at Lingnan University, you would need a relevant first-class or second-class degree from a recognised institution (or any international equivalent). For PhDs, you would also need a master's degree.

Average tuition fees for international students are US$10,800 for full-time degrees and US$7,200 for part-time degrees, although postgraduate scholarships and studentships are available for international and local students. Explore funding here.

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