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.

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.

Have you ever wondered how visual arts, music/sound/voice, dance/movement, drama, and poetry/writing can help people relieve stress, express themselves, foster healing, and promote personal growth and interpersonal connection?

 

This programme provides an overview of family therapy, tracing its theoretical development from modernism and post-modernism to the evidence-based era, with an emphasis on practical applications. Students will develop conceptual, perceptual, and executive skills relevant to their chosen specialities. Besides, the techniques from various models applicable to marriage and family therapy will be demonstrated in the programme.

The Certificate in Positive Psychology introduces students to the core principles and concepts of positive psychology, exploring both its philosophical underpinnings and practical applications. Through this program, students will learn the research and practices that form the cornerstone of this field. By engaging in positive psychology exercises, participants can cultivate enhanced mental well-being while developing psychological resilience and personal resources.

森林療癒是一種獨特的體驗大自然方式，以提升身心靈健康為目的。全 球多項研究顯示，沐浴在綠化環境中，多接觸大自然，可為長期生活在 城市的人，帶來整全且特別明顯的身心狀況改善。森林療癒是一套簡單 有力的方法，舒緩壓力及壓力引起的各種問題。森林療癒近年成為全球 公共衛生趨勢，越來越多人視森林療癒為有效的輔助工具，在外地甚至 有註冊醫生為病人開出綠色藥方。