Overview

The Psychology programme offered by Lingnan University programme provides doctoral training, emphasizing student-centred learning, close supervision, and intellectual creativity. It focuses on developing a strong understanding of psychological theories and their application to real-world problems, particularly in areas related to health and well-being.

Key Facts

Students engage with a broad range of research areas including cognitive, social, clinical, and biological psychology, as well as interdisciplinary topics such as human-computer interaction, decision-making, and cross-cultural psychology. The programme integrates both basic and applied perspectives, enabling the study of behaviour, cognition, and mental processes across different contexts and populations.

The programme emphasizes independent research, supported by methodological training and participation in academic activities. Students develop analytical, research, and communication skills, culminating in original research that contributes to psychological knowledge and its practical applications.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Cognitive Psychology
Social Psychology
Clinical and Counselling Psychology
Health and Positive Psychology
Cognitive Neuroscience
Industrial and Organisational Psychology
Cross-cultural Psychology
Research Methods and Statistics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-31 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-30 00:00:00

Language

English

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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.

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General requirements

Identity document required (ID card, passport, or travel document)
Official transcripts required (final or latest), with English translation and grade interpretation if not in English
Degree or graduation certificate or proof of study required
Verification proof required for certain qualifications (e.g. CHSI or CSCSE reports where applicable)
English language proficiency proof required (e.g. IELTS, TOEFL, CET-6 if prior studies not in English)
Personal statement required
Reference letters required (if applicable)
For doctoral admission: relevant master’s degree or equivalent qualification or proven academic/professional attainment required

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

94000 HKD / year

≈ 94000 HKD / year
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Citizens or residents

94000 HKD / year

≈ 94000 HKD / year

Living costs

Hong Kong

Hong Kong (SAR)

13720 - 23419 HKD / month

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