Overview

The Psychology programme offered by Hong Kong Shue Yan University is designed to train scholars and researchers with strong foundations in psychological theory and the ability to conduct highly original studies within a chosen specialization. It supports interdisciplinary engagement, enabling candidates to connect their work with broader fields of knowledge and contribute to advanced academic and professional applications.

Key Facts

Students receive training in theoretical perspectives and advanced research techniques, supported by specialized laboratory facilities, including tools such as electroencephalogram systems, eye-tracking devices, and biofeedback technologies. The programme also emphasizes supervised research development and interdisciplinary inquiry, including areas such as the interface between psychoanalysis and neuroscience.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Theoretical Perspectives in Psychology
Advanced Research Methods in Psychology
Experimental and Laboratory Techniques
Cognitive and Neuroscience Approaches
Interdisciplinary Psychological Studies
Research Design and Data Analysis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)

Disciplines

Psychology View 4 other PhDs in Psychology in Hong Kong (SAR)

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

the applicant shall have:

obtained an MPhil or a taught master's degree; or
graduated from a recognized university and obtained a Bachelor's degree, normally with First Class honours; or
enrolled in an MPhil Programme in the University and requested transfer to PhD programme; and
IELTS (academic) results not lower than 6.5. Exemptions from this requirement may be granted to applicants with degrees awarded by institutions where the medium of instruction and assessment is English. IELTS scores are valid for two years from the test date.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

69000 HKD / year

≈ 69000 HKD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

69000 HKD / year

≈ 69000 HKD / year

Living costs

Hong Kong

Hong Kong (SAR)

13720 - 23419 HKD / month

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