Academic programme
Bachelor of Science (Psychology) [from 2020]
Admissions
Entry requirements
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- Passes in five (5) subjects inclusive of Mathematics and English Language at the CXC (CSEC) / GCE / BGCSE Examinations with grades of III or C and above
- Bachelor degree from any University recognised by the Academic Board
- Diploma / Associate Degree with a minimum GPA of 2.7 from any University/ Tertiary Institution recognized by the Academic Board.
- Diploma in Psychology from UG with at least a GPA of 2.7
- Any other qualifications deemed suitable by Admissions Committee to have met the basic entry requirements.
Programme structure
Courses by year and semester
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First Year
Semester 1
6 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAA4104 | Additional Course (4 Credits) | 4 | Use this slot to register for the Chinese courses |
| PSY2101 | Introduction to Psychology | 4 | — |
| PSY2102 | Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology | 4 | — |
| PSY2103 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 | — |
| ENG1105 | Introduction to the Use of English | 4 | — |
| PSY2104 | Social Psychology I | 4 | — |
Semester 2
6 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAA4204 | Additional Course (4 Credits) | 4 | Use this slot to register for the Chinese course |
| ZZZ2202 | Elective (4 credits) | 4 | Select one (1) Level 1 course from any other Programme at UG approved as an elective by the Psychology Task Force |
| PSY2201 | Introduction to Abnormal Psychology | 4 | — |
| SOC1200 | Introduction to Sociological Theory | 3 | — |
| PSY2202 | Social Psychology II | 4 | — |
| ENG1205 | Use of English | 4 | — |
Second Year
Semester 1
5 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSY3102 | Developmental Psychology I | 4 | — |
| ZZZ3102 | Elective (4 credits) | 4 | Select one (1) Level 2 or 3 course from any other Programme at UG approved as an elective |
| ZZZ3101 | Elective (4 credits) | 4 | Select one (1) Level 2 or 3 course from any other Programme at UG approved as an elective |
| PSY3101 | Health Psychology | 4 | — |
| PSY3103 | Introduction to Counselling | 4 | — |
Semester 2
5 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSY3203 | Developmental Psychology II | 4 | — |
| ZZZ3201 | Elective (4 credits) | 4 | Select one (1) Level 2 or 3 course from any other Programme at UG approved as an elective |
| SOC2205 | Inferential Statistics For Social Research | 4 | — |
| PSY3201 | Personality Theories | 4 | — |
| PSY3204 | Physiological Psychology | 4 | — |
Third Year
Semester 1
5 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSY4102 | Capstone Project in Psychology | 4 | — |
| PSY4101 | Cognitive Psychology | 4 | — |
| ZZZ4102 | Elective (4 credits) | 4 | Select one (1) Level 3 or 4 course from any other Programme at UG approved as an elective |
| ZZZ4101 | Elective (4 credits) | 4 | Select one (1) Level 3 or 4 course from any other Programme at UG approved as an elective |
| PSY4103 | Industrial and Organisational Psychology | 4 | — |
Semester 2
5 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSY4204 | Capstone Project in Psychology | 6 | — |
| PSY4202 | Community and Environmental Psychology | 4 | — |
| ZZZ4202 | Elective (4 credits) | 4 | Select one (1) Level 3 or 4 course from any other Programme at UG approved as an elective |
| ZZZ4201 | Elective (4 credits) | 4 | Select one (1) Level 3 or 4 course from any other Programme at UG approved as an elective |
| PSY4203 | Experimental and Applied Psychology | 4 | — |