Psychology The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Overview

Psychology is the scientific study of human nature. Psychologists are interested in how individuals perceive, interpret and respond to both their physical and social environment. They explore how these processes may vary across different personalities, developmental stages, mental conditions and social settings. The Psychology programme is offered at The Chinese University of Hong Kong.

Key features

The Chinese University of Hong Kong's undergraduate curriculum is comprehensive, offering more than 40 courses in various research areas. In addition to core courses, such as General Psychology and Introduction to Statistics and Research Methods, the following five areas of concentrations are available:

• Cognitive Science: The study of memory, cognition, language and human intelligence, and their neural underpinnings.
• Education and Human Development: The psychology of personal growth, educational psychology, and the psychology of children, adolescents and adults from a developmental perspective.
• Social and Industrial-Organisational Psychology: Social, cross-cultural, and industrial and organisational psychology.
• Clinical and Health Psychology: Abnormal and health psychology, neuropsychology and related areas.
• Training in Guided Self-Help for Low-Intensity Psychological Interventions: Application of evidence-based psychological principles in the treatment of common mental disorders and the promotion of mental health using the guided self-help approach.
• Computational Psychology and Artificial Intelligence: The primary aim of this concentration is to immerse students in the interdisciplinary study of the mind, bridging the gap between diverse fields such as engineering, computer science, linguistics, neuroscience, cognitive science, and philosophy. The concentration is designed for students who are passionate about delving into the intricate workings of the human mind, leveraging cutting-edge technology and innovative approaches to better understand cognitive processes and mental phenomena. By minimizing the focus on traditional mathematical foundations, this programme ensures a more accessible and engaging learning experience for students from various backgrounds, empowering them to thrive in the ever-evolving landscape of psychology and technology.