Overview

The PsyD-CoP programme at Hong Kong Shue Yan University intends to produce future leading counselling psychologists who possess the necessary core competencies of Counselling Psychology, as benchmarked with professional standards of related local and overseas professional bodies.

Features

Specifically, the programme facilitates students’ accumulation of knowledge, skills, and clinical experience for professional recognition from the Hong Kong Psychological Society (HKPS) and its Division of Counselling Psychology (DCoP)

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Advanced Study in Psychotherapy Practice

Clinical Practice Seminar: Multicultural

Psychotherapy

Clinical Practice Seminar: Specific Populations

and Settings

Clinical Practice (aka Externships)

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)

Disciplines

Counselling Psychology

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.3

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Possess a Bachelor’s degree or a postgraduate conversion degree in Psychology from a recognized local or overseas university;

Possess a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology#, Clinical Psychology# or Counselling* from a recognized local or overseas university;

Have earned a GPA of 3.3 or above, or its equivalent, from the aforementioned programmes of study;

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

70000 HKD / year

≈ 70000 HKD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

70000 HKD / year

≈ 70000 HKD / year

Living costs

Hong Kong

Hong Kong (SAR)

13720 - 23419 HKD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.