Social Sciences Social Sciences

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.

This is a part-time degree programme offered locally by Edinburgh Napier University (ENU) in collaboration with HKU SPACE. It offers students an opportunity to study different social science disciplines such as psychology, sociology, cultural geography and politics, which enable them to develop a detailed understanding of, and the research skills to investigate, the social world, relationships within it and the social forces that act on us all. This knowledge and specialist skills will be particularly useful to employers across all sectors.
 

The course aims to give participants an overview of the development of the funeral industry not just in Hong Kong but also in various parts of the world, emphasizing the global trend, challenges and issues faced by the industry, along with related opportunities in Hong Kong. Participants will be introduced to modern funeral concepts, the service-oriented philosophy, and the integration of technology, environment, and art to facilitate sustainable, modern funerals. In addition, the course aims to acquaint participants with the skills involved in communicating with the bereaved, not just covering the dos and don’ts in the process but allowing more idea exchange and discussion.

The Certificate in Positive Psychology programme provides an introduction to the core concepts and fundamental principles of positive psychology, including its philosophical approach and its practical applications. Throughout the programme, students explore the research and practice that make up the foundation of positive psychology. The implementation of positive psychology based exercises may contribute to positive mental wellness, increasing psychological assets and resourcefulness.
 

本課程旨在提升學員對精神健康的基本認識，讓他們了解不同年齡階段可能出現的精神健康問題及需要，並學習如何識別和支援有精神健康需要的人士。在完成本課程後，學員不僅將對精神健康問題有基本的理解，而且還能在各自的崗位上推廣精神健康的重要性。

Would you like to be a psychologist? Would you like to learn more about yourself?

The Advanced Certificate in Psychology provides a comprehensive overview of the scientific study of thought and behaviours, We have supported many graduates of this course to pursue master's degree in psychology/counselling in Hong Kong and the rest of the world.

Some of the topics that you will learn in this course includes, 1) how people from different cultures react differently in negotiation, 2) how typical-developing children and children with learning difficulties learn differently, 3) the nature and definition of psychology. The modules will provide you with a general understanding of the discipline and better prepare you for advanced studies in psychology and other related disciplines.

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.

Are you looking to enhance your career with valuable counselling skills? Do you want to gain deeper insights into yourself and others? Our Advanced Certificate in Counselling program offers you the perfect opportunity to achieve these goals.

This comprehensive course provides a solid foundation in counselling theories and techniques, preparing you for both personal growth and professional advancement. Many of our graduates have successfully pursued master's degrees in counselling and psychology, both in Hong Kong and internationally.

課程介紹各類新一代的培訓技巧 – 遊戲化 (Gamification)，例如小組互動學習，讓學生從 遊戲中體驗，導師在回饋中傳授理論和應用，讓學生在輕鬆的氣氛下學習，達到高效的 培訓效果。本課程適合有意於職場上提升領導力，以及提升培訓及解說技巧的人士。

這項急救訓練，於2004年透過香港心理衛生會由澳洲引入香港，概念等同危機處理。此外，由實務經驗所見，急救員的安全也是十分重要；因此這課程加入<應急及脫身法>的訓練，讓接受此訓練的人士可提升其應急水準外、也能關注自身的安全及介入狀態。當有緊急事故發生，讓曾接受這訓練的人士可在醫生或專業人員到達前，懂得如何處理精神狀態異常的人士，也可保障及關注自身的安全及精神健康。