Programme Information

MSc in Applied Psychology

The MSc programme in Applied Psychology offers three concentrations: “Development & Education”, “Organizations & Society”, and “Mental Health & Well-being”. English is the medium of instruction for the programme, and high-caliber psychology professors and scholars are recruited globally for this programme. The programme curriculum adopts the newest and the cutting-edge materials, theories and methods. The programme emphasizes the development of students’ ability for conducting research, and it provides excellent preparation for the graduates of the programme to pursue Ph.D. degrees in the top world-class universities in the future. For those who do not plan to pursue further Ph.D. studies, the programme design with three different applied concentrations also prepares them well for being competitive in the professional job market after graduation.

 

 

Applicants with psychology related majors are preferred. Applicants of non-psychology majors would be considered on a case-by-case basis, providing that they had adequate training in psychology.

Applicants should fulfill the following requirements:

1.  Graduated from a recognised university and obtained a bachelor’s degree, normally with honours not lower than Second Class or achieving an average grade of not lower than “B”; or completed a course of study in a tertiary educational institution and obtained professional or similar qualifications equivalent to a bachelor’s degree.

2. Fulfilled the following English Language Proficiency Requirement:

- TOEFL: at least 550 (Paper-based)/ 79 (Internet-based/Home Edition); or

- IELTS (Academic): at least 6.5 (Test Centre-based/ Online); or

- GMAT: at least 21 (Verbal); or

- GMAT Focus Edition: at least 78 (Verbal); or

- Graduated from a recognized university and obtained a Bachelor or Master’s degree in Hong Kong or in English Speaking Country.

Note:

1）This is based on the understanding that English is the medium of instruction of degree programmes offered by universities in Hong Kong. The CUHK(SZ) Graduate School may request applicants to provide additional supporting documents to prove their English proficiency.

2）TOEFL and IELTS scores are considered valid for two years from the test date. GMAT scores are considered valid for five years from the test date. GMAT (Verbal) scores at or above the threshold value of 21 will be kept until the score validity phases out.

3）For more information on language and entry requirements for admission, please visit the Graduate School official website 


 

Application Fee

RMB 600 (Please note application fee once submitted is non-refundable and non-transferable).