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Psychology & Counselling

Psychology is the scientific study of human behavior and mental processes. Psychologists strive to describe, predict, and explain these phenomena, while also working to improve people's lives and the world around them. The principles of psychology can be applied across various fields, including education, counselling, healthcare, community services, marketing, management, and professional development.

Counselling, rooted in humanistic and existential psychology, is a practice where counsellors and counselling psychologists aim to enhance their clients' well-being through various methods. The cornerstone of this practice is the therapeutic relationship between counsellor and client.

Our School offers a comprehensive range of psychology and counselling courses, from short-term programs to award-bearing qualifications. These courses are tailored to meet the diverse interests and learning needs of individuals from all walks of life. All our courses are taught by experienced psychologists and practitioners in the field, ensuring high-quality, practical education.

We invite you to explore our offerings and join our community of learners. For the latest updates on events and seminars, please visit our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/hkuspacepsy/.

Embark on your journey in psychology and counselling with HKU School of Professional and Continuing Education, where we blend academic rigor with practical application to prepare you for success in this dynamic field.

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Applied psychology is the use of theory and findings in psychology to solve practical problems in important areas of the human environment, including education, health, the workplace, and so on. This programme is designed to help participants apply cutting-edge theory to real-world situations. It is made up of different registered psychologists and other related specialists to deliver a powerful curriculum that explores a range of human behaviors, including how to motivate individuals and organizations, how to assess and improve performance and how to pursue healthy lives.
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Start To be advised
Duration 6 months
Fee HK$8,600
Psychology is the study of human’s behaviour, performance, and mental operations. It also refers to the application of the knowledge, which can be used to understand social phenomenon, treat mental health problems, and improve education, employment, and relationships, etc. The subject lies at the intersection of applied, educational, and theoretical science.
 
The objectives of this short course are (1) to introduce participants to the field of psychology; (2) to describe how various psychological approaches contribute to our understanding of everyday life settings; and (3) to apply the knowledge from these studies to our own personal and professional lives.
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Duration 6 weeks
Fee HK$2800

This Postgraduate Diploma programme caters for the teachers, therapists, social workers and health-related professionals, providing them with practical experience, systematic training and environment to the interested and qualified students to fulfill one quarter of the requirements to become a registered music therapist with the Australian Music Therapy Association.

On completion of the programme, students should be able to:

  1. acquire initial skills in the use of music as a medium to stimulate positive health and educational changes in child clients;
  2. be able to fulfil the task of a music therapist in training using basic methods; and
  3. learn basic design and appraisal of therapeutic programme or approach within the appropriate ethical standards of practice for working with child clients.
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Start 02 FEB 2026 (MON)
Duration 1.5 years
Fee HK$55,380
The 18-month programme is designed as a professional training of counsellors who specialize in Buddhist Counselling.  It is a pioneering programme with vision and practicality that signifies the birth of a recognized profession of Buddhist Counsellors who have reached professional competence in the provision of individual and group counselling services, counselling visits, Buddhist homiletics, and meditation guidance in hospitals, homes for the aged, and other community settings.
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Start To be advised
Duration 18 months
Fee The fee is generously sponsored by Lee Fung Kung Wah (Mrs Simon K Y Lee)
This program offers students comprehensive training in social sciences, designed to foster both personal growth and career advancement. It provides a solid foundation in counselling or psychology, preparing students for advanced studies in these fields.

The Advanced Diploma in Applied Social Sciences features two specialised tracks: Counselling and Psychology. Upon successful completion of the program, students will be awarded either an Advanced Diploma in Applied Social Sciences (Counselling) or an Advanced Diploma in Applied Social Sciences (Psychology), depending on their chosen track.
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Start 05 APR 2025 (SAT)
Duration 2 years
Fee HK$54,600 (to be paid in 2 installments)
The Certificate in Positive Psychology introduces students to the core principles and concepts of positive psychology, exploring both its philosophical underpinnings and practical applications. Through this program, students will learn the research and practices that form the cornerstone of this field. By engaging in positive psychology exercises, participants can cultivate enhanced mental well-being while developing psychological resilience and personal resources.
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Start 07 APR 2025 (MON)
Duration 8 months
Fee Course Fee: HK$14,300
The programme aims to introduce students to the professional terms and concepts consistent with the research literature in Applied Positive Psychology. It will also explore and encourage students to experiment on how to apply the fundamental core knowledge of character strengths, emotional intelligence, and growth mindset to unleash their potentials for personal growth and to facilitate positive relationships with others. Graduates who meet the criteria set by the International Positive Psychology Association (IPPA) may be eligible for professional membership in the association (https://ippanetwork.org/membership-overview).

On completion of the programme, students should be able to
 
  1. critically analyse the theories and historical underpinnings of applied positive psychology;
  2. describe the aims and scope of applied positive psychology;
  3. evaluate the concept of character strengths and identify their own character strength; and
  4. apply the principles, strategies and skills of applied positive psychology to enhance their mental health well-being.
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Start 01 MAY 2025 (THU)
Duration 30 hours
Fee HK$10500
This programme enables mental health practitioners to gain practical knowledge about the foundations, the basic philosophies, history of development and research evidence of Mindfulness-based Psychotherapy and its effectiveness. It integrates the mindfulness paradigm into mental health and explores ways to incorporate mindfulness into therapeutic work for clients with mental health concerns. By learning specific skills in Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy and Mindfulness-based Psychotherapy, it promotes continuous professional development of students to apply this evidence-based intervention appropriately for helping people with different mental health issues. Finally, it allows reflective practice on the benefits and limitations of this approach and ethical concerns and risk management in its application.
 
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Start 11 JUN 2025 (WED)
Duration 5 months
Fee HK$13800
This programme is designed for those who wish to apply life coaching skills in a variety of roles so that they can support the people they work with to achieve their life goals or for self-development. It is intended as a introductory as well as intermediate course for students to pursue continued development in area of life coaching.
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Start 16 JUN 2025 (MON)
Duration 7 months
Fee HK$22800
本課程介紹音樂治療的基本知識、概念及技巧。為對這門學科有興趣之學員提供學習機會。課程內容涵蓋音樂治療理論及課堂應用兩部份。
授課形式包括課堂講授、技巧示範、個案研究、小組討論及模擬實習等。

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開課日期 2025年9月13日 (星期六)
修業期 16個星期
課程費用 HK$16,800
教育局實施特殊教育政策的主要目標，是鼓勵有特殊教育需要的兒童盡量在普通學校接受教育。本學院特別為各級教師、學校行政人員、家長及相關人士（學校社工、教學助理）提供相關的支援及培訓，課程理論與實務並重。
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開課日期 2025年9月25日 (星期四)
修業期 1年至3年
課程費用 註冊費 $400
特殊教育(讀寫障礙) $6600
認識及支援專注力不足及過度活躍學童 $4350
認識及支援資優學童 $4350
認識及支援自閉症譜系障礙學童 $4350
聽覺健康及支援聽覺受損學童 $4350