- The Counselling and Psychology programme is unique in Hong Kong and Asia
- Graduates can join Professional Associations of Counselling & Psychology and seek employment in the fields of research or counselling
- Internship is a compulsory course for Year 4 students in this programme. The duration is 22 weeks and students will be supervised by professional supervisors
- Undertaking the Research or Capstone Project allows students to truly experience an integration of theories and techniques in counselling and psychology
Department of Counselling and Psychology
The Department of Counselling and Psychology is the first department of its kind in Hong Kong to offer counselling training at the undergraduate level.
Its programmes use the most updated knowledge on counselling and psychology to teach students. They incorporate abundant internship and practicum opportunities so that students can apply their knowledge and skills readily upon graduation.
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This admissions information talk provides the 2025/26 undergraduate programmes of Hong Kong Shue Yan University. You can check the admission requirements of the programme(s), introduction of the department, and internship, exchange and other student/alumni activities.
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This admissions information talk provides the 2025/26 undergraduate programmes of Hong Kong Shue Yan University. You can check the admission requirements of the programme(s), introduction of the department, and internship, exchange and other student/alumni activities.
Our Programmes
Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Counselling and Psychology Programme
Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Psychology Programme
Bachelor of Social Sciences (Hons) in Forensic and Investigative Psychology
Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Counselling and Psychology Programme
Programme Features
Programme Curriculum*
- Fundamental Psychology subjects
Biological Bases of Behaviour, Social Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, Chinese Psychology & Psychotherapy, Psychological Assessment - Personal Growth Training subjects
Personality and Individual Differences, Advanced Developmental Psychology, Ethics: Professional Issues & Personal Awareness, Motivation and Learning, Positive Psychology - Counselling Theories & Training subjects
Cultural Diversity in Counselling & Psychotherapy, Theories and Systems in Counselling & Psychotherapy, Advanced Skills in Individual Counselling & Psychotherapy - Professional Counselling subjects
Counselling in Child, Adolescent, Students with Special Education Needs, Gerontological, Career and Employment, Addiction, Relationship, Loss Grief and Bereavement, Arts Therapy, Family Therapy - Practice
Advanced Skills in Group Facilitation, Internship in Counselling, Research Project / Capstone Project
*For detailed curriculum, please refer to the departmental website.
Internship
- Elective
- Compulsory
Career Paths
Counsellor at school or non-government organisation, researcher, further studies in various fields of Psychology, such as Clinical Psychology, Counselling Psychology, Industrial and Organisational Psychology, Educational Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Business Psychology, etc.
Professional Recognition
Member of Professional Associations of Counselling & Psychology
Entrance Scholarships and Financial Assistance
- NMTSS
- ES 3
NMTSS = Non-means-tested Subsidy Scheme
SSSDP = Study Subsidy Scheme for Designated Professions/Sectors
Entrance Scholarship (ES)
ES 3 – Entrance Scholarship for Non-Chinese Speaking Students
Year of Entry
- Year 1
- Year 2
Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Psychology Programme
Programme Features
- Provide a wide range of selection of psychology and counselling electives for students to develop their expertise in accordance with their career and developmental aspirations
- Integration between theory and practice with support of facilities and equipment
- Programme includes psychology in clinical and public health sectors, such as abnormal psychology, psychology of consciousness, neuroscience etc.
Programme Curriculum*
- Fundamental Psychology subjects
Biological Bases of Behaviour, Social Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, Chinese Psychology & Psychotherapy, Psychological Assessment - Professional Psychology subjects
Business Psychology, School Psychology, Specific Issues in Neuroscience, Cyberpsychology, Criminal Psychology, Industrial & Organisational Psychology - Psychology Research subjects
Research Methods and Designs, Computer-Assisted Data Analysis
*For detailed curriculum, please refer to the departmental website.
Internship
- Elective
- Compulsory
Career Paths
Researcher, administration, human resource management, teaching, banking, communications, public relations, customer services
Entrance Scholarships and Financial Assistance
- NMTSS
- ES 3
NMTSS = Non-means-tested Subsidy Scheme
SSSDP = Study Subsidy Scheme for Designated Professions/Sectors
Entrance Scholarship (ES)
ES 3 – Entrance Scholarship for Non-Chinese Speaking Students
Year of Entry
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
Bachelor of Social Sciences (Hons) in Forensic and Investigative Psychology
Programme Features
- The first forensic and investigative psychology programme in Hong Kong.
- Gain an in-depth understanding of the criminal justice system and the five major areas of criminal psychology.
- Learn the latest in forensic and investigative psychology, understand cybercriminals and their technological means of committing cybercrime, and apply your learning to criminal investigations.
- Graduates can join Professional Associations of Counselling & Psychology and seek employment in the fields of research or counselling
Programme Curriculum*
- Investigative Psychology
- Introduction to Forensic Psychology
- Technology and Crime
- Psychology of Online Fraud
- Psychology of Cybercrime
- Forensic Neuropsychology
- Psychology of Young Offenders
- Victimology
- Offender Rehabilitation
- Criminal Justice-Policy and Practice Cybercrime
- Criminal and Restorative Justice
*Please check detail programme curriculum on department website
Internship
- Elective
- Compulsory
Career Paths
Graduates may go on to work in a variety of criminal justice related professions, including disciplinary forces, organizations providing prisoner release services and victim support, or companies investigating fraud. All graduates are eligible for registration as members of the Hong Kong Psychological Society and may also progress to the Master of Psychology program.
Professional Recognition
- Hong Kong Psychological Society – Member
Entrance Scholarships and Financial Assistance
- NMTSS
- ES 3
NMTSS = Non-means-tested Subsidy Scheme
SSSDP = Study Subsidy Scheme for Designated Professions/Sectors
Entrance Scholarship (ES)
ES 3 – Entrance Scholarship for Non-Chinese Speaking Student
Year of Entry
- Year 1
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