Overview

Key facts

The curriculum of the Psychology (Honours) programme of the Hong Kong Metropolitan University guides students to develop expertise and skills in the study of human behaviour. Specifically, the curriculum aims to equip students with an in-depth knowledge of psychology and its place among the social sciences, to arouse students’ interest in the exploration of human behaviour and experience, to familiarize students with the process of conducting and evaluating psychological research, and to extend and apply what they have learnt to their own daily lives. Furthermore, upon successful completion of the psychology curriculum, students should have developed the aptitude and abilities necessary to pursue postgraduate, professional studies.

Career and Further Studies

Many of the psychology graduates are employed in the area of counseling, social services and psychology related fields. Some of them are also working in the commercial sector in areas such as public relationship, advertisement, marketing, human resources management and market research.

The programme also prepares psychology graduates with the skills and knowledge needed for postgraduate studies (by research or course work) in psychology such as clinical or educational psychology or other related fields.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Foundations of Social Sciences: Psychology

Positive Psychology and Mental Health

Biological Psychology

Research Methods in Psychology

Social Psychology

Life-Span Developmental Psychology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-19 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-05-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

5.5

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PTE Academic

79

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TOEFL^® IBT

70

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Credits

160 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Psychology Neuroscience

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

5.5

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PTE Academic

79

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TOEFL^® IBT

70

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants with Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) qualifications are required to obtain Level 3 or above in Chinese Language and English Language, as well as Level 2 or above in Mathematics, Liberal Studies and an elective subject (or equivalent).

Applicants with local academic qualifications other than HKDSE are required to:

Complete Year 1 study of a recognized Associate Degree or Higher Diploma programme; or

Obtain Grade E or above in AS Chinese Language & Culture4 and Use of English, and 2 AL / 1 AL plus 2 AS / 4 AS subjects in the Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination (or equivalent).

Applicants with non-local academic qualifications are required to obtain:

Grade E or above in 2 AL / 1AL plus 2 AS subjects5 in the General Certificate of Education AL / International AL; or

An overall minimum score of 24 in the International Baccalaureate Diploma; or

Other equivalent overseas academic qualifications (as determined by the University).

Tuition Fee

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International

105390 HKD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 105390 HKD per year during 48 months.
National

81070 HKD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 81070 HKD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Hong Kong

13720 - 23419 HKD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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