The Bachelor of Applied Psychology with Honours, Bachelor of Business Management with Honours is a 4-year double-degree programme. It is jointly offered by the School of Arts and Social Sciences (A&SS) and Lee Shau Kee School of Business and Administration (B&A). The programme aims to strengthen students’ knowledge and skills in both applied psychology and business management so that they can better understand the behaviour of individuals in groups and diverse work settings using a psychological perspective, and enjoy the competitive edge thereby developed when they enter the working world.

During the four years of study, students will need to complete 160 credits of courses, comprising 20 credits of general education; 10 credits of English; 10 credits of basic social research methods; 20 credits of foundation level social sciences courses and 100 credits of required and elective major courses.  All students will complete an honours thesis for graduation.

Year 1

Core Courses 

Year 2

Core Courses 

Year 3

Core Courses 

Year 4

Core Courses 

Psychology Elective Courses

Business Management Elective Courses

Career Prospects

Graduates can pursue a career in psychology or people-oriented business areas such as marketing, human resource management, and community services. In addition, by completing the psychology courses in different subjects in the programme, students may apply to be a graduate member of the Hong Kong Psychological Society.

Professional Recognition

Graduates are eligible for graduate membership at the Hong Kong Psychological Society, subject to their latest conditions. For details, please visit http://www.hkps.org.hk/en/membership/membership_guide/

To be considered for admission to this programme, students shall have to satisfy the General Admission Requirements. 

There are no specific subject requirements for this programme.

Interview requirement:    No