Programme structure (Remarks)

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General Requirements

Applicants for admission to the Master of Social Sciences (Counselling Psychology) Programme MUST either

1. be in possession of a Bachelor's degree with first or second class honours in Psychology from a recognized local or overseas university OR
2. be in possession of a Bachelor's degree with first or second class honours in fields other than Psychology, AND have completed a post- graduate conversion programme in Psychology (e.g. Master of Social Sciences in Psychology etc)

Applicants are subject to psychological tests, English writing tests, and are required to attend individual and group interviews.

Specific Requirement

Successful applicants who meet the general requirements stated above are conditionally admitted into the programme, subject to completion of an introductory course in Counselling Psychology offered between end of May and early July.

Language Requirement

As the primary language of instruction in the programme is English, applicants whose entrance qualification is issued by an institution where the medium of instruction is not English should also fulfil the following minimum English proficiency requirement:

1. Overall score ≥ 6.5 in International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (academic); or
2. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 600 (paper-based test) or 100 (internet-based test) or 250 (computer-based test); or
3. Other equivalent qualifications that are acceptable to the university, including degrees from a recognised English medium institution in good standing. 

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Information Seminar 

The information seminar had been held at 19:30 (HKT) on 12 January 2024 (Friday) in Hong Kong Shue Yan University. Please click HERE for the powerpoint of the information seminar.

Important Dates (For September 2024 Cohort) 

Deadline for Application: 22 February 2024
Interview and test day: 9 March 2024
Release of results: mid to end of April 2024

Scholarship & Fellowship

1. Postgraduate Research Scholarship:
- The “Postgraduate Research Scholarship” aims to attract students with strong academic backgrounds who have an avid interest in refining their research skills. Each year, a total of 15 scholarships @HKD20,000 will be allocated to this category. Awardees are expected to commit 200 hours to research activities as assigned by the Programme Director during their period of study at HKSYU.

2. Fellowship for Postgraduate Studies:
- The “Fellowship for Postgraduate Studies” aims to support outstanding final year undergraduate students in HKSYU to pursue postgraduate studies. Those successfully admitted into local full-time postgraduate programmes may be considered for this category. Each year, 10 scholarships @HKD10,000 will be allocated to this category.

For further scholarship and fellowship details, please click HERE 

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Benchmarking local and international associations' requirements for post-graduate degree completion

1) Council of Counseling Psychology Training Programs (CCPTP), USA
2) American Psychological Association (APA) (Doctoral Level), USA
3) Australian Psychological Society (APS), AUS.
4) British Psychological Society (BPS), U.K.
 
5) Asian Professional Counselling and Psychology Association (APCPA)
6) Hong Kong Professional Counselling Association (HKPCA)
7) Hong Kong Psychological Society (HKPS)

Counselling Psychologist

Upon completion of our MSS Counselling Psychology Programme, members of Hong Kong Psychological Society will be eligible to apply for full membership of the Division of Counselling Psychology of Hong Kong Psychological Society. 

To register as Registered Counselling Psychologist in Hong Kong, graduate membership of Hong Kong Psychological Society, full membership of Division of Counselling Psychology, as well as one year of post qualification experience in counselling psychology as accepted by HKPS are required.

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• Computer-Assisted Data Analysis Laboratory (LG303)
• Cognitive Psychology and Vision Laboratory (LG215-6)
• Practice-Based Evidence Laboratory (LG301)
• Neuropsychology Laboratory (Neuromodulation Section) (LG304)
• Playroom (LG314)
• Child Development Laboratory (RLG303)
• Positive Technology and Virtual Reality Laboratory (RLG307)
• Neuropsychology Laboratory (Psychological Assessment Room) (RLG308B)
• Psychological Lab Studio of Art & Creativity (RLG309)
• Psychological Test Library (LG102)
• Student Learning and Development Laboratory (RLG305)
• Positive and Social Psychology Lab (RLG304)
• Neuropsychology Laboratory (High-Density Electroencephalography Section) (RLG308)
• Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Lab (RLG308A)
• Play Therapy Research and Practice Laboratory (RLG306)
• Office for Postgraduate Interns (LG315B)
• Counselling Rooms (Lib105, LG211-214, LG315A, LG315C)
• Counselling and Research Centre Staff Office (CRC; LG233-235)
• Multifunctional Room (Lib101) and the Seminar Rooms (Lib103)

	Dr. LIN, Muriel Assistant Professor Programme Director Ph.D. (Clinical Psychology, Alliant International University)  Areas of Research Interests:  Schema Therapy related issues Psychological intervention Multicultural issues Online counseling related issues
	Dr. CHEUNG, Yim Yen Lecturer Assistant Director Externship Coordinator Doctor of Psychology in Counselling Psychology (HKSYU)  Areas of Research Interests:  Cultural Values and Family Relationship Adolescent Development Cultural Adjustment Personality and Psychotherapy
	Dr. LI, Wang-On Alex  Associate Academic Vice President (University Research) Associate Professor Research Coordinator Ph.D. (Psychology, U of Hong Kong)  Areas of Research Interests:  Counselling as a Profession Efficacy of Intervention Model
	Dr. CONNOLLY, Patrick Assistant Professor Practicum Coordinator, MSS in Play Therapy Programme Ph.D. (Psychology, University of South Africa) Area of Research Interests:  Psychoanalysis Neuropsychoanalysis Psychotherapy and Counselling Systems Theory Psychosis and Schizophrenia Post-traumatic Stress
	Dr. FU, Wai  Associate Professor Dissertation Coordinator Ph.D. (Psychology, U of Hong Kong)  Areas of Research Interests:  Psychoanalysis Related Issues Drug Addiction Pathological Gambling Program Evaluation Qualitative Inquiries
	Dr. CHEUNG, Raysen Associate Professor Programme Director, PsyD in Counselling Psychology programme   Ph.D. (Vocational Psychology, Loughborough University)  Areas of Research Interests:  Career Counseling and Development Cross Cultural Counseling Industrial-Organization Psychology Assessments of Counseling Interventions
	Dr. THOMPSON, Nigel  Assistant Professor Internship Coordinator Ph.D. (Clinical Psychology, Yeshiva University)  Areas of Research Interests: Dissertation Research: Caregiver Dispositional Mindfulness and Health Outcomes in Pediatric Asthma - Pathways of Effect Other Research: - The effects of differences in symptom perception among Caucasian, Puerto Rican, and African-American children and caregivers on asthma-related health behaviors - The impact of panic disorder on health-relared quality of life in comorbid asthma-panic disorder patients.
	Dr. YUEN, Wing Yan Winnie Assistant Professor Assistant Director, BSS(Hons) in Counselling and Psychology Programme Ph.D. (The University of Hong Kong) Areas of Research Interests:  Positive Psychology Health Psychology Recovery-focused Mental Health Services Strengths-based Intervention Stigma towards People with Mental Illness and other Vulnerable Groups Trauma-informed Care   Dr. NGAI, Tsz-kin Joe Assistant Professor Coordinator of Case Record, MSS in Counselling Psychology Programme Ph.D. in Social Science (The University of Hong Kong) Areas of Research Interests: Animal Assisted Intervention Human-Animal Interaction One Health Humane Education Child Education Positive Psychology Cyberpsychology Gamification       Dr. HARRISON, Mark G. Assistant Professor Ed.D. in Developmental and Educational Psychology (The Education University of Hong Kong) School Counselling Wellbeing in Schools

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