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Department of Social Studies
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Overview of Department

Psychology Unit

Mission

The mission of this unit is to provide students with a sound knowledge of Psychology as a science and its various branches from an applied and conceptual perspective. It also aims at promoting analytical skills in the study of human behaviour.

It offers adequate background to those who wish to pursue higher studies or undertake research in the field of human behaviour.

Staff

There are 3 full-time academic members in the Psychology unit:

Dr Uma Bhowon
Ms Jennifer Ah-Kion
Ms Caroline Ng Tseung-Wong

Prospects

Student prospects cover a wide range of professional activities, both in the public and private sector as follows :

Teaching
Social research
Social analysis
Social work
Research for postgraduate studies