Department of Psychology

(A) Graduate School Courses 

Requirements for students registered in or after September 2021Graduate School Course Information & Timetable

Modules Courses 4-year PhD/ MPhil 3-year PhD
Researcher Development Training (5 Modules)

Module 1 
Doing Research @ HKU 
(2 hours) 

 Required Optional
(Strongly encouraged to enrol in this orientation module)
 

Module 2
Introduction to Qualitative/ Quantitative Research Methods
(3 hours)

 Select one of the following courses based on your research needs:
  • GRSC6104 Introduction to Quantitative Research Methods (Humanities)
  • GRSC6105 Introduction to Quantitative Research Methods (Sciences)
  • GRSC6106 Introduction to Qualitative Research Methods (Humanities)
  • GRSC6107 Introduction to Qualitative Research Methods (Sciences)


Faculty/Departmental course(s) that can be taken as replacement:

  • FOSS6002 Qualitative Research Methods 1: Data Collection and Data Management Skills
  • FOSS6003 Quantitative Research Methods 1: Data Collection and Data Analysis Skills
  • FOSS6004 Qualitative Research Methods 2: Interpretation and Presentation of Qualitative Findings
  • FOSS6005 Quantitative Research Methods 2: Regression Analysis of Surveys
  • PSYC6010 Conceptual and Methodological Issues in Psychological Research I
  • PSYC6011 Conceptual and Methodological Issues in Psychological Research II
 Required
 		 Optional
 
Module 3
Thesis Writing 
(3 hours)

Select one of the following courses based on your research needs:

  • GRSC6120 Introduction to Thesis Writing (Humanities)
  • GRSC6121 Introduction to Thesis Writing (Sciences)
  • GRSC6140 Advanced Thesis Writing (Humanities)
  • GRSC6141 Advanced Thesis Writing (Sciences)
     

Note: Selected students are required to complete GRSC6027 Intensive English for Postgraduate Students prior to taking this module.  Students concerned will be notified individually by the Graduate School.

 Required Optional
Module 4
Responsible Conduct of Research
(3 hours)
  • GRSC6101 Responsible Conduct of Research
 Required Required
Module 5
Stream-based Responsible Conduct of Research 
(3 hours)
  • GRSC6102 Stream-based Responsible Conduct of Research
     
Select one of the following topics based on your research needs:
-    Working with Human Participants (Humanities)
-    Working with Human Participants (Medicine)
-    Working with Animals (Medicine)
-    Lab Safety
-    Working on Big Data
-    Working on Texts		 Required Required
Professional Development Training (1 Module)
Module 6
Transferable Skills 
(12 hours)		 Select one of the following courses:
  • GRSC6108 Online Transferable Skills Programme
  • GRSC6138 Transferable Skills Retreat
 Required Optional

Requirements for students registered before September 2021

Click here to view the Graduate School coursework requirements.

 

(B) Faculty/Departmental Courses 

Requirements for students registered in or after 2024/25Faculty Website

  • 4-year PhD: 3 compulsory courses and 3 elective courses

  • MPhil: 3 compulsory courses and 2 elective courses

Courses Compulsory (C)/Elective (E)
4-year PhD 3-year PhD MPhil
PSYC6010 Conceptual and Methodological Issues in Psychological Research I C -- C
PSYC6011 Conceptual and Methodological Issues in Psychological Research II C -- C
PSYC6025 Postgraduate Seminar in Scientific Writing for Psychology C -- C
PSYC7021 Postgraduate Seminar in Cognitive Psychology E -- E
PSYC7022 Postgraduate Seminar in Social Psychology E -- E
PSYC7023 Postgraduate Seminar in Developmental Psychology E -- E
FOSS6100 A Practical Guide to Social Science Research E -- E


Requirements for students registered between 2012/13 and 2023/24

  • 4-year PhD: 3 compulsory courses and 3 elective courses

  • MPhil: 3 compulsory courses and 2 elective courses

Courses Compulsory (C)/Elective (E)
4-year PhD 3-year PhD MPhil
PSYC6010 Conceptual and Methodological Issues in Psychological Research I C -- C
PSYC6011 Conceptual and Methodological Issues in Psychological Research II C -- C
PSYC6025 Postgraduate Seminar in Scientific Writing for Psychology C -- C
PSYC7021 Postgraduate Seminar in Cognitive Psychology E -- E
PSYC7022 Postgraduate Seminar in Social Psychology E -- E
PSYC7023 Postgraduate Seminar in Developmental Psychology E -- E


Requirements for PhD students in the field of Clinical Psychological Sciences registered in or after 2024/25

  • 4-year PhD: 3 compulsory courses and 3 elective courses

Courses Compulsory (C)/Elective (E)
4-year PhD 3-year PhD
PSYC6010 Conceptual and Methodological Issues in Psychological Research I C --
PSYC6011 Conceptual and Methodological Issues in Psychological Research II C --
PSYC6025 Postgraduate Seminar in Scientific Writing for Psychology C --
PSYC7021 Postgraduate Seminar in Cognitive Psychology E --
PSYC7022 Postgraduate Seminar in Social Psychology E --
PSYC7023 Postgraduate Seminar in Developmental Psychology E --
FOSS6100 A Practical Guide to Social Science Research E --


Requirements for PhD students in the field of Clinical Psychological Sciences registered between 2018/19 and 2023/24

  • 4-year PhD: 3 compulsory courses and 3 elective courses

Courses Compulsory (C)/Elective (E)
4-year PhD 3-year PhD
PSYC6010 Conceptual and Methodological Issues in Psychological Research I C --
PSYC6011 Conceptual and Methodological Issues in Psychological Research II C --
PSYC6025 Postgraduate Seminar in Scientific Writing for Psychology C --
PSYC7021 Postgraduate Seminar in Cognitive Psychology E --
PSYC7022 Postgraduate Seminar in Social Psychology E --
PSYC7023 Postgraduate Seminar in Developmental Psychology E --


Requirements for PhD students with a specialisation in Clinical Psychology registered between 2016/17 and 2017/18

  • 4-year PhD: 21 compulsory courses and 1 elective course

  • 3-year PhD: 19 compulsory courses and 1 elective course

Courses Compulsory (C)/Elective (E)
4-year PhD 3-year PhD
PSYC7024 Induction Programme C C
PSYC7029 Practicum I C C
PSYC7030 Practicum II C C
PSYC8011 Practicum III C C
PSYC8012 Practicum IV C C
PSYC8013 Practicum V C C
PSYC7002 Assessment of Personality and Psychopathology C C
PSYC7003 Individual Psychotherapy I C C
PSYC7004 Individual Psychotherapy II C C
PSYC7005 Psychopathology I C C
PSYC7006 Psychopathology II C C
PSYC7009 Clinical Seminar I C C
PSYC7018 Cognitive Assessment C C
PSYC8001 Clinical Seminar II C C
PSYC8002 Community and Health Psychology C C
PSYC8003 Family and Group Therapy C C
PSYC8004 Clinical Neuropsychology C C
PSYC8005 Ethics and Professional Issues C C
PSYC6010 Conceptual and Methodological Issues in Psychological Research I C --
PSYC6011 Conceptual and Methodological Issues in Psychological Research II C --
PSYC6025 Postgraduate Seminar in Scientific Writing for Psychology C C
PSYC7021 Postgraduate Seminar in Cognitive Psychology E E
PSYC7022 Postgraduate Seminar in Social Psychology E E
PSYC7023 Postgraduate Seminar in Developmental Psychology E E


Requirements for PhD students with a specialisation in Educational Psychology registered in or after 2024/25

  • 4-year PhD: 21 compulsory courses and 1 elective course

  • 3-year PhD: 19 compulsory courses and 1 elective course

Courses Compulsory (C)/Elective (E)
4-year PhD 3-year PhD
PSYC6004 Curriculum and Instruction C C
PSYC6012 Practicum I C C
PSYC6013 Practicum II C C
PSYC6014 Practicum III C C
PSYC6015 Practicum IV C C
PSYC6016 Practicum V C C
PSYC6019 Professional Ethics and Issues in Educational Psychology C C
PSYC7010 Psychoeducational Assessment I C C
PSYC7011 Psychoeducational Assessment II C C
PSYC7026 Children with Special Needs I C C
PSYC7027 Children with Special Needs II C C
PSYC7014 Psychoeducational Intervention I C C
PSYC7015 Psychoeducational Intervention II C C
PSYC7016 Skills Training Seminar I C C
PSYC7017 Skills Training Seminar II C C
PSYC8010 Skills Training Seminar III C C
PSYC8007 Applied Developmental Psychology C C
PSYC8008 Motivation and Learning C C
PSYC6010 Conceptual and Methodological Issues in Psychological Research I C --
PSYC6011 Conceptual and Methodological Issues in Psychological Research II C --
PSYC6025 Postgraduate Seminar in Scientific Writing for Psychology C C
PSYC7021 Postgraduate Seminar in Cognitive Psychology E E
PSYC7022 Postgraduate Seminar in Social Psychology E E
PSYC7023 Postgraduate Seminar in Developmental Psychology E E
FOSS6100 A Practical Guide to Social Science Research E E


Requirements for PhD students with a specialisation in Educational Psychology registered in 2022/23 and 2023/24

  • 4-year PhD: 21 compulsory courses and 1 elective course

  • 3-year PhD: 19 compulsory courses and 1 elective course

Courses Compulsory (C)/Elective (E)
4-year PhD 3-year PhD
PSYC6004 Curriculum and Instruction C C
PSYC6012 Practicum I C C
PSYC6013 Practicum II C C
PSYC6014 Practicum III C C
PSYC6015 Practicum IV C C
PSYC6016 Practicum V C C
PSYC6019 Professional Ethics and Issues in Educational Psychology C C
PSYC7010 Psychoeducational Assessment I C C
PSYC7011 Psychoeducational Assessment II C C
PSYC7026 Children with Special Needs I C C
PSYC7027 Children with Special Needs II C C
PSYC7014 Psychoeducational Intervention I C C
PSYC7015 Psychoeducational Intervention II C C
PSYC7016 Skills Training Seminar I C C
PSYC7017 Skills Training Seminar II C C
PSYC8010 Skills Training Seminar III C C
PSYC8007 Applied Developmental Psychology C C
PSYC8008 Motivation and Learning C C
PSYC6010 Conceptual and Methodological Issues in Psychological Research I C --
PSYC6011 Conceptual and Methodological Issues in Psychological Research II C --
PSYC6025 Postgraduate Seminar in Scientific Writing for Psychology C C
PSYC7021 Postgraduate Seminar in Cognitive Psychology E E
PSYC7022 Postgraduate Seminar in Social Psychology E E
PSYC7023 Postgraduate Seminar in Developmental Psychology E E


Coursework arrangements are subject to change during the course of study. Students are advised to consult their home Faculty/Department for the most up-to-date course information.