Programme Objective

This Programme is grounded in psychological theories implicated in the life course ecological model to guide the design of the courses. The programme curriculum will provide:

  1. an integrated understanding of psychological theories and research related to the prevalence and impact of adversity and psychological trauma across the lifespan and ecological system,
  2. systematic training in the principles and application of evidence-based assessment, prevention and management of adversity and psychological trauma,
  3. training in research to contribute to new and culturally relevant knowledge in trauma psychology,
  4. training in ethical standards of assessment, prevention and management practices,
  5. training benchmarked with international guidelines,
  6. training that meets the requirements of potential employers, and
  7. full-time as well as part-time mode to allow flexibility of study plan.
Programme Information
Title of Award: Master of Social Sciences in Adversity and Trauma Psychology
Mode of Attendance: Full-time / Part-time
Duration of Programme: Full-time: 1 year (3 Trimesters)
Part-time: 2 years (6 Trimesters)
Commencement:  September each year
Programme Director: Dr. YUEN, Wing Yan Winnie
The total number of credits required for graduation: 36
Total Tuition Fees: $118,800 ($3,300 per credit) (Local students)
$124,740 ($3,465 per credit) (Non-local students)

Candidates must 

1) Graduated from a recognized university and obtained a bachelor’s degree in psychology, social sciences, social work, education, nursing, medical science or other related areas.
2) IT literacy and competence by showing evidence of having successfully completed courses in IT applications either in their undergraduate studies or from recognized institutions of learning or from their work experience .


Language Requirements

1) Fulfilled English proficiency requirement in oral and written English
a. Overall score 6.0 in International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (Academic), with no subtest score lower than 5.5;
b. Score 550 (Paper-based test) or 80 (Internet-based test) in TOEFL; 
c. CET6 450;
d. or Other equivalent qualifications.
Exemption from the English language requirement may be granted to applicants with degrees awarded by institutions where the medium of instruction and assessment is English.

2) Fulfilled Chinse proficiency requirement in oral and written Chinese. Applicants with honours degrees from local or mainland universities where the teaching medium is Chinese; or obtained Level 3 or above in Chinese Language in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSE); or other evidence of Chinese language proficiency.

Candidates who do not possess the specified qualifications may still be considered for admission if they can demonstrate equivalent qualifications and portfolios. Application for exemption from the admission requirements shall be considered on a case-by-case basis.

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Application Procedures

Application Procedures
Online Application
Click here to access the online application. Please read the notes carefully before completing the online application form.

Important Note to Applicants

Please prepare the following supporting documents for uploading when completing your application form:
 
  •  A recent, colour, passport-size photo (i.e., approximately 40mm (Width) x 50 mm (Height) showing a full frontal face with clear facial features.)
  • Copy of your HKID Card or other identification document
  • Copy of Graduation Certificate(s) and/or Degree Certificate(s) of your undergraduate/postgraduate studies
    • For qualifications obtained in Mainland China: The Graduation Certificate AND Degree Certification should be accompanied by the Online Verification Report of Higher Education Qualification Certificate and Online Verification Report of Higher Education Degree Certificate by CHSI 學信網 (教育部學籍線上驗證報告及中國高等教育學位 線上驗證報告)
    • For Mainland Applicants with overseas qualifications: The Graduation Certificate and/or Degree Certification should be accompanied by the Overseas Credential Evaluation Report (國外學歷學位認證書) issued by Chinese Service Center for Scholarly Exchange (CSCSE) (教育部留學服務中心)
  • Copy of Transcript(s) with Grading Scheme of your undergraduate/postgraduate studies
  • Copy of TOEFL / IELTS score report
  • Personal Statement and CV
  • Sample of writings (if any)
  • Copy of Valid Visa / Entry Permit (if applicable)
  • Copies of certificates of professional qualifications (if applicable)
 

Application Period (2025/26 cohort)
Start of all applications: 16 January 2025
Application Deadline: 16 May 2025
 

Enquiries

Telephone: 2804 8458
E-mail: mssatpsy@hksyu.edu

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