Master of Social Sciences in Psychology (Schools and Community Settings) 12 months Postgraduate Programme By The Education University of Hong Kong |TopUniversities

Programme overview

Main Subject

Psychology

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Social Sciences in Psychology (Schools and Community Settings) programme is a unique master’s degree programme in Psychology designed for non-psychology degree holders and concentrated on schools and community settings. Online bridging course is offered to participants with no prior formal training in psychology. Graduates can apply for membership of the Hong Kong Psychological Society (subject to approval from the Hong Kong Psychological Society for individual applications). For more details, please visit http://www.eduhk.hk/msocscp

Study duration:
Full-time: 12 months
Part-time: 24 months

Tuition fee:
USD 24,640 (For those required to take the bridging course)

**The tuition fee of 2026/27 is subject to annual review and adjustment. The University reserves the right to make changes to tuition fee without prior notice.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Psychology

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Social Sciences in Psychology (Schools and Community Settings) programme is a unique master’s degree programme in Psychology designed for non-psychology degree holders and concentrated on schools and community settings. Online bridging course is offered to participants with no prior formal training in psychology. Graduates can apply for membership of the Hong Kong Psychological Society (subject to approval from the Hong Kong Psychological Society for individual applications). For more details, please visit http://www.eduhk.hk/msocscp

Study duration:
Full-time: 12 months
Part-time: 24 months

Tuition fee:
USD 24,640 (For those required to take the bridging course)

**The tuition fee of 2026/27 is subject to annual review and adjustment. The University reserves the right to make changes to tuition fee without prior notice.

Admission Requirements

6+
80+
Applicants should hold a recognised Bachelor’s degree and preferably have introductory psychology training at a recognised tertiary institution. Shortlisted applicants may be required to attend an interview/ take a test.
Applicants whose entrance qualification is obtained from an institution in a non-English speaking system should normally fulfil one of the following minimum English proficiency requirements:
  • Overall score of IELTS 6.0 (academic version)#; or
  • TOEFL (internet-based test) #: Score of 80 (for tests taken before 21 January 2026) or Score of 4.0 (for tests taken from 21 January 2026 onwards); or
  • Grade C or above in GCSE / GCE OL English; or
  • Other equivalent qualifications.
#The test should be taken in test centres and the result should be valid within two years. If you are applying for 2026/27 academic year, your IELTS / TOEFL must be obtained on or after 1 January 2024.
TOEFL Home Editions, TOEFL MyBest Score, IELTS Indicator, IELTS Online, IELTS One Skill Retake, Duolingo and National Postgraduate Entrance Examination (全國碩士 研究生招生考試) are NOT acceptable.
*Those who pass the initial screening may be required to participate in an interview.

12 Months
Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic
22,745 USD
International
22,745 USD

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