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Applied Psychology

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Bachelor of Social Science (Honours) in Applied Psychology

4 years full-time

Programme Description

Programme Leaflet:

The programme aims to equip students with comprehensive theoretical and practical knowledge of psychology and enables them to apply this knowledge in various work settings, including social welfare, education and healthcare. Graduates can pursue careers in psychology and related fields as well as further study in professional areas of psychology. The objectives are:

To equip students with critical thinking, problem solving, and research skills necessary to conduct scientific studies;
To develop students’ interpersonal competencies in self-awareness, appreciation and acceptance of individual differences and cultural diversity as well as their commitment to ethical and professional behaviours
To facilitate students to apply theories and principles of psychology to individual, societal and global issues
To equip students with effective communication skills to tackle the needs in diverse settings
To build students’ competencies required for entry into graduate or professional school, or for entry into the world of work

Programme Features

Degree accredited by HKCAAVQ, admitted into QF Level 5
Eligible to apply for membership of relevant local and oversea professional bodies
Comprehensive syllabus covering theoretical, research-orientated and applied aspects of psychology
Practical courses taught by experienced professors and practitioners (including counselors, educational and clinical psychologists)
Work-integrated Learning Programme to provide guaranteed summer internship relevant to the field of psychology and social services at TWGHs or other organizations to enhance employability
Introduces students to the use of laboratory instruments employed by applied psychologists.
Free English enhancement programme to strengthen students’ language proficiency
Attractive entrance scholarship provided to local and non-local students
At least 1 guaranteed overseas study visit arranged to widen students’ horizon and exposure
Eligible to apply for local and oversea professional Master Programmes

Guaranteed Overseas Study Visit

At least 1 overseas study visit to broaden students’ horizons and exposure.

Guaranteed Internship

At least 240 hours of discipline-related internship to learn the practical application of psychology in the workplace (e.g. at TWGHs or other organisations).

Mode of Study

Medium of instruction	English
Total no. of credits	120 credits

Programme Leader

Dr. Beeto LEUNG

PhD in Psychology, HKU,

MPhil in Psychology, BSocSc, CUHK

Email: [email protected]

Tuition Fee

First Year Entry	Tuition Fee (HK$) (without subsidy)	Tuition Fee (HK$) (with subsidy)
Year 1	$63,070	$28,680
Year 2	$63,070	$28,680
Year 3	$81,290	$46,900
Year 4	$81,290	$46,900
Programme Total	$288,720	$151,160

Senior Year Entry is available

Associate degree / higher diploma holders may apply. For details, please refer to the admission requirements.

Senior Year Entry	Tuition Fee (HK$) (without subsidy)	Tuition Fee (HK$) (with subsidy)
Year 1	$81,290	$46,900
Year 2	$81,290	$46,900
Programme Total	$162,580	$93,800

Tung Wah College will adjust the tuition fee of its programmes based on the Composite Consumer Price Index to be announced by the Government annually.
Tuition fees are normally charged by two instalments per annum and are payable before the commencement of each semester. New students are required to settle the balance of the tuition fee for the first semester (i.e. after deducting deposit) upon programme registration in August.
Students are required to pay additional fees for all retake/additional courses which would be charged at the rate of the normal cohort and be calculated by the number of credits to be taken. Please refer the details in the College’s Fees Regulation at https://www.twc.edu.hk/en/Administration_Units/fo/our_service/student-area.
This represents the programme fee after deduction of subsidy of the Non-means-tested Subsidy Scheme for Self-financing Undergraduate Studies in Hong Kong (NMTSS). In 2024/2025 academic year, the annual subsidy is $34,390. The annual subsidy amount may vary in each academic year subject to the decision by the Education Bureau.
All fees paid are non-refundable and non-transferable.
For more details about the College's tuition fee payment schedule and fees regulation, please refer to the "Tuition Fee Payment Schedule" and "Fees Regulation" at https://www.twc.edu.hk/en/Administration_Units/fo/our_service/student-area.