Master of Social Sciences in Psychology (Conversion Program)

 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

Admission Open for Academic Year 2025 – 2026

*Signup for Zoom Information Session on 7 March 2025 (1745 – 1845) here*

Program Overview

The Master of Social Sciences in Psychology is a rigorous conversion program exclusively designed for graduates holding a first degree in disciplines other than psychology. This comprehensive program provides intensive training across key areas of psychology while maintaining a strong foundation in research methodology and practical applications.

While the curriculum covers all essential domains of psychology capturing contemporary demands in psychological practice and research, our program is delivered by distinguished faculty from multiple disciplines including psychology, neuroscience, education, communication, and healthcare.

Additionally, we offer specialized electives in health psychology. Through our established partnership with the University of Surrey, UK, students who develop an interest in health psychology during their studies with us have unique opportunities for further specialized studies leading to professional practice qualifications.

Program Highlights

  • Graduates will be eligible to apply for graduate membership of the Hong Kong Psychological Society (HKPS)*.
  • Flexible study modes (1-year full-time or 2-year part-time)
  • Multidisciplinary faculty

*Membership applications are assessed on an individual basis by the Society.

Scholarship Opportunity for Local Students
The MSocSc in Psychology Programme is approved for the Hong Kong Future Talents Scholarship Scheme (FTSS) (https://www.ugc.edu.hk/eng/ugc/activity/ftss.html), offering up to HK$100,000 for eligible local students admitted in the 2025/26 and 2026/27 intakes. Scholarship candidates will be recommended by the department based on academic merit. 

Eligibility:
Local students (as defined by JUPAS: https://www.jupas.edu.hk/en/page/detail/3670/).
Study mode: Both FT/ PT. 

Program Structure

  • 27 units total
  • 7 core courses (21 units)
  • 2 elective courses (6 units)
  • Medium of instruction: English
Core Courses
Research Methods and Data Analysis
Biopsychology and Health
Developmental Psychology and Developmental Disorder
Personality and Individual Differences
Social Psychology
Cognitive Psychology and Applications
Historical and Contemporary Issues in Psychology
Elective Courses
Psychology of Moral Development
Educational Psychology
Media Communication and Psychology
Health Communication
Health Promotion
Child and Adolescent Mental Health

Admission Requirements

  • Hold a non-psychology bachelor’s degree from a recognized university
  • Preferably completed an introductory psychology course, or have taken a psychology-relevant course
  • English language requirements (not required for graduates from English-medium institutions)
    • TOEFL iBT: 79 or above, or
    • IELTS: Overall band 6.5 or above

Tuition Fee

HKD 235,440 for the entire program

Overseas Further Study Pathway

Outstanding graduates of our program with an interest in becoming a professional health psychologist may be considered for early admission and scholarship opportunities to the MSc Health Psychology at the University of Surrey School of Psychology. This pathway is offered in collaboration with Surrey’s School of Health Sciences within their Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences. Graduates who complete the Surrey MSc program will be eligible to apply for Stage 2 training towards becoming a Chartered Health Psychologist with the British Psychological Society (BPS).

How to Apply

Apply Now

Application Begins: end of March/ first week of April
Application Deadline (updated):  
Part Time: Closed
Full Time: 24-7-2025 (local only)
 

Contact Us

educ@hkbu.edu.hk