Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Psychology

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

PROGRAMME OUTLINE

This programme is specifically designed to enable students to:

• Demonstrate knowledge of influences on psychological functioning, have an understanding of the core areas of the discipline, and understand how they interrelate.
• Apply problem-solving, critical, analytical and scientific research skills to resolve complex, applied and unpredictable issues in the different areas of psychology.
• Perform a range of psychological and/or physiological measurements appropriate to psychology.
• Display sensitivity, and react appropriately to contextual and interpersonal factors in social groups and teams, including working co-operatively and responsibly to make contributions to team objectives.
• Relate ideas and research findings, both effectively and fluently, by written, oral and visual means.
• Identify a broad range of information, media and technological applications for psychological research.
• Demonstrate competence in problem solving and scientific research skills including generating research questions or hypotheses and devising ways of testing these using both quantitative and qualitative methods.
• Demonstrating leadership in social settings, including communicating an understanding of the role of evidence when making critical judgements about psychological issues and arguments.
• Revise, organise, and synthesise information critically and monitor own learning.
• Organise workload and projects to meet objectives and deadlines, and be able to turn ideas into action and plan.
• Identify professionalism and ethical behaviours in areas of work.

Students will be equipped with knowledge about the theoretical and conceptual framework of psychology as a discipline. In addition, students will also be given a basic understanding of the practices and applications of psychology generally, and within the context of the mental health industry.

A broader range of skills will be learnt, enabling students to describe systematic knowledge of influences on psychological functioning, an understanding of the core areas of the discipline, and how they interrelate. They will be able to apply problem-solving, critical, analytical and scientific research skills to resolve complex applied and unpredictable issues in the different areas of psychology. They will also demonstrate leadership, professionalism and ethical behaviours in the field. The students will be nurtured to display sensitivity, and to react appropriately to contextual and interpersonal factors in social groups and teams, including working co-operatively, and responsibly to make contributions to team objectives.

Students will undertake an Internship/Industrial Training for a minimum period of 16 weeks to prepare them for a smooth transition from the classroom to the working environment.

Students will make use of their previous studies and industrial experience to decide which areas of Psychology to specialise in for their final year elective modules. The students will be able to critically analyse and monitor their own learning as well as turn ideas into an action plan.

A final year project requires students to take a hands-on approach to different areas in psychology and to apply all the expertise and skills acquired from both the classroom and internship settings to their research project. They will also develop good skills in the use of media and technology for psychological research. The successful completion of the final year project is a testament of the student’s ability to combine psychological knowledge, communication skills, critical thinking and analytical skills to produce a personal achievement portfolio.

CAREER OPTIONS

ADVANTAGE OF APU PSYCHOLOGY PROGRAMME

Psychology is defined as the scientific study of behaviour and mental processes. Psychology looks at the person, the mind and behaviour using scientific methods.

As the modern society places more emphasis on mental health and psychological wellbeing, it is time for you to take up a career in Psychology - you have an opportunity to explore careers in education, social services, human resources, training & consultancy etc.

As a graduate of the APU Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Psychology programme or the APU/DMU dual award Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Psychology programme, you will be equipped with knowledge from technology-infused psychology modules such as cyberpsychology, which will offer you a stronger edge in the modern world, in addition to the more conventional psychology teaching.

BREAKING THE PSYCHOLOGY BARRIER

WHAT IS DISTINCTIVE ABOUT THIS PROGRAMME?

CENTRE FOR PSYCHOLOGY AND WELL-BEING AT APU

The APU Centre for Psychology and Well-Being. contains state-of-the art equipment and facilities to support student learning and research activities. The facilities include the Eye-Tracking Studio, Psychophysiological Studio, Therapy Suites (for both Individual & Group therapy), Psychological Testing and Measurement Studios, Psychology Group Observation Suite (complete with one-way mirror and AV capture equipment), Activity and Discussion Rooms and teaching classrooms.

EYE TRACKER

The use of eye tracking technology in psychological research has been growing in recent years. APU’s Centre for Psychology and Well-Being at is equipped with the latest state-of-art Tobii Eye Tracker, which provides our students a hands-on experience in using the equipment. Eye Tracking applications is related to research involving information processing, such as reading, scene perception, visual searching, music reading, and typing. The basic tenet is that different eye movement measures can inform us about cognitive activities during learning, which are still not easily assessable by individuals. Over the years, eye tracking technology is believed to deepen our understanding of human behaviour and create new frontiers in fields such as psychology and neuroscience, human development, clinical research, and many more.

ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAM (EEG)

The Centre is also equipped with an EEG, which provides students the with the essential opportunity to learn about human mental health states, thoughts, and imagination. The use of EEG involves placing conductive electrodes on the scalp which measure the small electrical potentials that arise outside of the head due to neuronal action within the brain.  EEG is widely applied in neuroscience research, clinical research, neuromarketing, and many more. As a method primarily used to record the electrical activity in the brain, the EEG can also be incorporated into research involving eye tracking technology.

USP for APU’s Psychology Programme

COURSE FEES

​* Fees stated here do not include Deposits and other Miscellaneous Fees. Please refer to Fee Guide for details.