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Higher Diploma in Psychology

2 years full-time

Programme Description

The programme aims to equip students with foundational psychological knowledge and skills to develop a career in human services, especially in social welfare and healthcare settings. Students will learn the interaction between psychological and social factors in shaping psychological wellbeing, personal development and group behaviours. Graduates will be able to apply knowledge, communication and interpersonal skills, caring attitude as well as professional ethics to work in health and social care and related services. They can also pursue further study in psychology and other related disciplines.

Mode of study

Medium of Instruction	English
Total no. of credits	60 credits

Programme Leader

Dr. Vincent Tse

Ph.D. Psychology at Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King’s College London

B.Sc. in Biochemistry, McMaster University, Canada

B.Sc. in Psychology, McMaster University, Canada

Email: vincenttse@twc.edu.hk

Tuition Fee

Year	Tuition Fee (HK$)*
Year 1	$57,650
Year 2	$57,650
Programme Total	$115,300
Annual Average	$57,650

*The College will adjust the tuition fee of its programmes based on the Composite Consumer Price Index to be announced by the Government annually.

Programme Features

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)
Curriculum designed to prepare students for a career in social welfare and healthcare settings
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 students admitted with a minimum HKDSE score of 12
Direct articulation into TWC’s BSS upon completion

Entrance Scholarships

Entrance Scholarships for 2019/2020 Entry
Selection criteria	Scholarship amount (per head)	Subjects for calculation of HKDSE score
All Year 1 students admitted to the HD(Psy) Programme via standard entry with a HKDSE score of 12 or above	HK$ 20,000	Chinese Language English Language Any other 3 subjects but not more than 2 Applied Learning subjects

NOTE: An annual scholarship of HK$ 20,000 will be renewable for students maintaining outstanding academic achievements with cGPA 3.3 or above during the normative study period of the concerned programme.

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