FHDPSY Higher Diploma in Psychology

 

Psychology is a scientific study of human behaviour and underlying mental processes. Because of its wide applicability in everyday lives and occupations, the systematic study provides a solid foundation for a degree study or for pursuing jobs in the range of human service professions of health care, social services as well as business and marketing organisations in Hong Kong.

The programme provides:

• Diverse extra-curricular and co-curricular activities provided by professionals in the field to broaden students' horizons.

Aims

The programme aims to provide students with knowledge and basic skills in psychology, empowers individual's transferable and generic skills for self-understanding, interpersonal communication, further study, employment and active citizenship.

Specifically, the programme will equip students with initial competency at the paraprofessional level via the blending of psychological theories and practical applications, enabling them to pursue further steps in human service related studies or career.

Objectives

Upon completion of the programme, participants should be able to :

• Develop a solid foundation of generic skills, including languages, interpersonal communication, quantitative and analytic skills, and the ability to learn how to learn;
• Acquire an understanding of theoretical knowledge in psychology and practical skills in counselling at paraprofessional level, and integration of theory with practice, so as to apply these knowledge and skills in the fields of social service and health care;
• Evaluate critically the appropriateness of different theories and methods in psychology to analyse and solve problems in psychological and interpersonal issues in social service and health care contexts;
• Demonstrate skills in presenting and evaluating information related to human behaviour, for planning, assessment, and generating solutions;
• Develop a theoretical foundation upon which further study in psychology at the degree level can be built;
• Make preliminary psychological assessment for people in social service and health care settings so that referrals to professionals for further assessment can be made; and
• Develop an appreciation of the major socio-political, cultural and economic issues in the local and international contexts.

Entry Requirement

Applicants are normally required to meet one of the following requirements:

• Level 2 in 5 HKDSE subjects (including English Language and Chinese Language)^; or
• Satisfactory completion of Diploma Yi Jin; or
• Satisfactory completion of a QF Level 3 Diploma or an equivalent programme, e.g. Diploma of Foundation Studies awarded by Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (IVE) or by a post-secondary institution in Hong Kong; or
• Other acceptable equivalent qualifications (including non-local qualifications obtained in or outside HK, or other qualifications/experience deemed to be equivalent); or
• Mature applicants aged 21 or above, preferably with relevant working experience.

Note:
^ Applicants possessing “Attained”, “Attained with Distinction (I)" and “Attained with Distinction (II)” results in an Applied Learning (ApL) subject are deemed to have attained “Level 2”, “Level 3” and “Level 4” respectively in one HKDSE subject, with a maximum of two ApL subjects can be counted for admission purpose.

 

• Introduction to Psychology 心理學概論

• Learning and Motivation for Personal Development 個人成長的學習與動機

• Biological and Cognitive Psychology 生物及認知心理學

• Developmental Psychology 發展心理學

• Social Psychology 社會心理學

• Abnormal Psychology 異常心理學

• Positive Psychology and Personal Growth 正向心理學與個人成長

• Introduction to Counselling 輔導學入門

• Personality Theories 人格理論

• Research Methods and Statistics 研究方法與統計

• Effective Chinese Communication Skills 應用中文傳意技巧

• English for Communication I, II & III 英語溝通技巧(一)、(二)及(三)

• AI and Digital Literacy 人工智能與數位素養

• Medicines and Supplements in Common Use (GE Course) 常用藥物與保健品 ( 通識科目 )

• Chinese Culture Appreciation (GE Course) 中華文化欣賞 ( 通識科目 )

• Equipment and Technologies for Smart Aging (GE Course) 樂齡產品與科技( 通識科目 )

• Work-integrated Learning in Psychology^ 心理學實習^

 

[1] Students who have attained Level 3 or above in DSE English Language can be exempted from taking English for Communication I (ENGL3057EF).
[2] Non-Chinese speaking students can be exempted from taking Effective Chinese Communication Skills (CHIN4006CF). They will have to take a GE course as replacement for fulfilment of the overall credits for graduation.

^ Course includes not less than 90 practicum hours

 

 

  

Graduates may articulate to :

• Year 3 of Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Psychology offered by Hong Kong Metropolitan University

• Year 3 of Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Psychology and Mental Health offered by Hong Kong Metropolitan University

• Year 3 of Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) offered by Hong Kong Metropolitan University

• Year 3 of Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Ageing Society and Services Studies

• Year 3 of Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Psychology offered by The Education University of Hong Kong

• Year 3 of Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Sociology and Community Studies offered by The Education University of Hong Kong

• Year 3 of Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Special Education offered by The Education University of Hong Kong

• Year 3 of Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Psychology offered by Lingnan University

• Year 3 of Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Sociology offered by Lingnan University

• Year 3 of Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Health and Social Services Management offered by Lingnan University

• Year 3 of Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Psychology offered by Hong Kong Shue Yan University

• Year 3 of Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Counselling and Psychology offered by Hong Kong Shue Yan University

 

Graduate Destinations>

Psychology-Related

• Bachelor of Social Sciences (Hons) in Psychology [HKMU]

• Bachelor of Social Sciences (Hons) in Psychology [HKSYU]

• Bachelor of Social Sciences (Hons) in Psychology [EdUHK]

• Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Psychology [University of Salford, UK]

• Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Psychology Studies [James Cook University, Singapore]

• Bachelor of Social Sciences (Hons) in Psychology and Mental Health [HKMU]

• Bachelor of Social Sciences (Hons) in Counselling and Psychology [HKSYU]

Social Science-Related

• BacBachelor of Social Sciences (Hons) in Politics and Public Administration [HKMU]

• Bachelor of Health Education (Hons) [EdUHK]

 

 

The programme provides students with knowledge and basic skills in key areas of psychology that focus on research methodologies, human development, internal mental processes, individual differences, physiological basis of behaviour, individual behaviour in a social context, individual performance at work, and basic counselling, communication and interpersonal skills. Previous graduates have successfully pursued further studies in the fields of psychology, nursing and criminology. Psychology opens the door to careers in an increasing number of sectors and further study and training in psychology can equip graduates for any jobs in which contact with people is required.

 

 

 

 

 

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