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Social Sciences Psychology & Counselling

Advanced Diploma in Applied Social Sciences
應用社會科學高等文憑

CEF Reimbursable Course

CEF Reimbursable Course

Course Code
CS058A
Application Code
2250-CS058A

Credit
120
Study mode
Part-time
Start Date
08 Oct 2024 (Tue)
Next intake(s)
04-2025
Duration
2 years
Language
English
Course Fee
HK$54,600 (to be paid in 2 installments)
Deadline on 20 Sep 2024 (Fri)
Enquiries
2975 5865 (Ms Emma Ng) / 2975 5655 (Ms Ella Leung)
2571 0630
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Highlights

This programme aims to provide students with a broad-based social sciences training for personal and career development, and  a general understanding of the discipline of counselling / psychology and better prepare them for advanced studies in the related disciplines.

The Advanced Diploma in Applied Social Sciences consists of 2 streams, i.e. Counselling and Psychology. Students who choose the Counselling stream will be awarded an Advanced Diploma in Applied Social Sciences (Counselling) upon successful completion of the programme. Those who choose the Psychology stream will be awarded an Advanced Diploma in Applied Social Sciences (Psychology) upon successful completion of the programme.

Programme Details

This part-time programme is credit-based and consists of core social sciences modules and specialism modules. 

On completion of the programme, students should be able to

  1. describe and explain the basic concepts and ideas in social sciences;
  2. acquire the academic capability and practical knowledge needed for career development and further studies in the chosen field ;
  3. explain and describe the issues and applications of social sciences in their daily life ;
  4. communicate in English effectively for academic and career purposes ;
  5. explain and describe the major theories in counselling or psychology ;
  6. apply the knowledge and skills in counselling  or psychology to their daily life and work settings.

Holders of the Advanced Diploma in Applied Social Sciences are eligible to apply for admission to the part-time Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Social Sciences*, Edinburgh Napier University (UK).

* This is an exempted course under the Non-Local Higher and Professional Education (Regulation) Ordinance. It is a matter of discretion for individual employers to recognize any qualification to which this course may lead.

Assessment

In general, the modules will be assessed by coursework (e.g. written assignment and group presentation) and written examination, with the minimum attendance requirement of 75%.

Upon completion of the programme, students will be awarded within the HKU system through HKU SPACE "Advanced Diploma in Applied Social Sciences (Counselling)" or "Advanced Diploma in Applied Social Sciences (Psychology)".

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Modules

Students will need to study 7 core social sciences modules and the specialism modules of the chosen stream. 

Core Social Sciences Modules

  • Academic English for Social Sciences Students (I) 
  • Academic English for Social Sciences Students (II)
  • Hong Kong Society
  • Introduction to Psychology  
  • Introduction to Social Research Methods 
  • Introduction to Sociology
  • The Art of Reasoning  

Counselling Modules

  • Alternative Approaches to Counselling
  • Developmental Psychology 
  • Introduction to Counselling 
  • Micro-skills in Counselling 
  • Self-understanding and Communication Skills

Psychology Modules

  • Abnormal Psychology
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Organizational Behaviour
  • Personality Psychology
  • Social Psychology

Class Details

Classes will be held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings (normally 6:45p.m. - 9:45p.m.) and Saturday afternoons (normally 2:00p.m. - 6:00p.m.).

Fee

Application Fee

HK$150 (Non-refundable)

Course Fee
  • HK$54,600 (to be paid in 2 installments)

Entry Requirements

Applicants shall:

(a) have gained in the HKDSE Examination Level 2 in five subjects including English Language, Chinese Language, Mathematics, Liberal Studies and 1 elective subject; and have 3 years of work experience;

or

(b) have gained in the HKCEE Grade E in 3 subjects and Level 2 in Chinese Language and English Language*; 

and have 3 years of work experience; 

or

(c) have gained in the HKALE Grade E in 1 AL subject or 2 AS subjects; 

or

(d)  be aged at least 25 years and with 3 years of work experience.

* With effect from 2007, HKU SPACE recognises Grade E previously awarded for Chinese Language and English Language (Syllabus B) (Grade C in the case of English Language (Syllabus A)) at HKCEE as an acceptable alternative to Level 2 in these two subjects at HKCEE.

Applicant may be invited to attend an interview on a case-by-case basis.

Applicants should have good command of reading and written English and Chinese. 

CEF

  • The CEF Institution Code of HKU SPACE is 100
CEF Courses
Advanced Diploma in Applied Social Sciences (Psychology)
應用社會科學(心理學)高等文憑
COURSE CODE 44F156534 FEES $54,600 ENQUIRY 2975-5865

Continuing Education Fund
CEF Courses
Advanced Diploma in Applied Social Sciences (Counselling)
應用社會科學(輔導)高等文憑
COURSE CODE 44F156542 FEES $54,600 ENQUIRY 2975-5655
Continuing Education Fund Continuing Education Fund
This course has been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund.
 

Advanced Diploma in Applied Social Sciences (Psychology)

  • This course is recognised under the Qualifications Framework (QF Level [4])
 

Advanced Diploma in Applied Social Sciences (Counselling)

  • This course is recognised under the Qualifications Framework (QF Level [4])
Continuing Education Fund Continuing Education Fund
This course has been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund.

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Enrolment Method
Payment Method
1. Cash, EPS, WeChat Pay Or Alipay

Course fees can be paid by cash, EPS, WeChat Pay or Alipay at any HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres.

2. Cheque Or Bank draft

Course fees can also be paid by crossed cheque or bank draft made payable to “HKU SPACE”. Please specify the programme title(s) for application and the applicant’s name.. You may either:

  • bring the completed form(s), together with the appropriate course or application fees in the form of a cheque, and any required supporting documents to any of the HKU SPACE enrolment centres;
  • or mail the above documents to any of the HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres, specifying  “Course Application” on the envelope.  HKU SPACE will not be responsible for any loss of payment sent by mail.
3. VISA/Mastercard

Applicants may also pay the course fee by VISA or Mastercard, including the “HKU SPACE Mastercard”, at any HKU SPACE enrolment centres. Holders of the HKU SPACE Mastercard can enjoy a 10-month interest-free instalment period for courses with a tuition fee worth a minimum of HK$2,000; however, the course applicant must also be the cardholder himself/herself. For enquiries, please contact our staff at any enrolment centres.

4. Online Payment

Online application / enrolment is offered for most open admission courses (course enrolled on first come, first served basis) and selected award-bearing programmes. Application fees and course fees of these programmes/courses can be settled by using "PPS by Internet" (not available via mobile phones), VISA or Mastercard. In addition to the aforesaid online payment channels, continuing students of award-bearing programmes, if their programmes offer online service, may also pay their course fees by Online WeChat Pay, Online Alipay and Faster Payment System (FPS). Please refer to Enrolment Methods - Online Enrolment  for details.

Notes

  • If the programme/course is starting within five working days, application by post is not recommended to avoid any delays. Applicants are advised to enrol in person at HKU SPACE Enrolement Centres and avoid making cheque payment under this circustance.
  • Fees paid are not refundable except under very exceptional circumstances (e.g. course cancellation due to insufficient enrolment), subject to the School’s discretion. In exceptional cases where a refund is approved, fees paid by cash, EPS, WeChat Pay, Alipay, cheque or PPS (for online payment only) will normally be reimbursed by a cheque, and fees paid by credit card will normally be reimbursed to the payment cardholder's credit card account.
  • In addition to the published fees, there may be additional costs associated with individual programmes. Please refer to the relevant course brochures or direct any enquiries to the relevant programme team for details.
  • Fees and places on courses cannot be transferrable from one applicant to another. Once accepted onto a course, the student may not change to another course without approval from HKU SPACE. A processing fee of HK$120 will be levied on each approved transfer.
  • Receipts will be issued for fees paid but HKU SPACE will not be repsonsible for any loss of receipt sent by mail.
  • For payment certification, please submit a completed form, a sufficiently stamped and self-addressed envelope, and a crossed cheque for HK$30 per copy made payable to "HKU SPACE" to any of our enrolment centres.