Applied Psychology focuses on the study of human behavior and human mental processes based on rigorous scientific approaches, and is mature in terms of its scientific approaches for understanding human behaviors and human mental processes, providing theoretical foundations and research or measurement methods for many social science disciplines and beyond, for example, education, management, marketing, and other business administrations.
Undergraduate major in applied psychology will (1) develop basic skills and master scientific research methodology that is essential for conducting research in applied psychology and other social sciences, and develop the ability and skills for critical analysis and reasoning; (2) provide high quality education and training in Applied Psychology so that graduates will have good background for careers in multiple areas, including human resource management, marketing and sales, public relations, counselling, social work, law enforcement, and education; (3) provide training in applied psychology based on international standards that will make it not only possible, but highly likely, for graduates to pursue advanced (applied or research oriented) postgraduate training in different areas of applied psychology (e.g., developmental, cognitive, and social psychology, as well as educational psychology, organizational psychology, and clinical psychology) either locally, in the Greater China region, or in other countries; (4) train students to conduct and disseminate research findings to academics, policy makers and concerned professionals or organizations and citizens.
Januari 2025
The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen
2001 Longxiang Boulevard,
Longgang District,
SHENZHEN,
Guangdong,
518172, China
There are diverse qualification options for an applicant to choose from. The following are the qualifications we accept:
International Baccalaureate Diploma (IBDP)
European Baccalaureate
GCE A-Level / International A-Level
SAT Reasoning Test / ACT and SAT Subject Test / Advanced Placement (AP) Test
English Language Requirements
English is the primary medium of instruction and working language here at CUHK-Shenzhen. We require candidates to demonstrate good English Language proficiency for the best study experience. Therefore, an applicant must demonstrate an acceptable level of proficiency in English. Our minimum standards are:
IELTS: 6.5, with no band under 6.0
TOEFL iBT: 80, with no band under 20
ACT Combined English./Writing or English Language Arts (ELA): 23
SAT (New) Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 590
GCSE/ GCE-OL: C
GCE-AL/ AS: C
IB: 4 in HL/SL