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Programme Intended Learning Outcomes, Structure and Curriculum
Programme Intended Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the programme, students should be able to:
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PILO1
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demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of professional knowledge in positive psychology and positive education;
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PILO2
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utilise major positive psychological theories/principles to identify and analyse factors influencing well-being through different perspectives;
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PILO3
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integrate major theories/principles of positive psychology to innovatively and sensibly address real life issues and challenges in educational and community settings;
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PILO4
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evaluate theoretical foundations and practical applications of positive psychology and positive education using rigorous scientific principles and ethical standards; and
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PILO5
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design and implement professional, effective, and ethical positive psychology interventions and positive education programmes in local, regional, and global contexts.
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Programme Duration
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Normative Study Period |
Maximum Study Period |
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Full-time mode |
1 year
(4 courses per semester)
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2 years |
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Part-time mode |
2 years
(2 courses per semester)
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4 years |
Extension fees will be charged to students who have to extend their studies beyond the normal duration (i.e. 1 year for full-time and 2 years for part-time). The extension fee is set at 10% of the total programme tuition fee and has to be paid by semester.
Medium of Instruction
The medium of instruction is English.
Programme Structure#
The programme comprises 24 credit points (cps). Students will be required to complete 5 core courses and 3 elective courses for graduation. Each course comprises 3 credit points (cps).
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Course Title
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cps
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cps subtotal
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Core Courses
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1.
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PSY6064 Positive Psychology
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3
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15
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2.
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PSY6089 Research Methods in Positive Psychology
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3
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3.
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PSY6067 Positive Education
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3
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4.
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PSY6068 Engagement, Meaning, and Happiness in Learning and Teaching
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3
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5.
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PSY6071 Positive Psychology Interventions
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3
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Elective Courses* (choose 3 courses)
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6.
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PSY6088 Mental Health Support for Young People (for 2022 cohort and onwards)
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3
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9
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7.
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PSY6069 Mindfulness in Education
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3
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8.
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PSY6070 Parenting and Child Flourishing
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3
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PSY6072 Capstone Project |
3 |
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PSY6090 Cultural Perspectives on Well-being |
3 |
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PSY6002 Human Development across the Lifespan^ |
3 |
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PSY6056 Stress and Coping^
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3
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Total cps
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24
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# Any aspect of the course and course offerings (including, without limitation, the content of the Course and the manner in which the Course is taught) may be subject to change at any time at the sole discretion of the University. Without limiting the right of the University to amend the course and its course offerings, it is envisaged that changes may be required due to factors such as staffing, enrolment levels, logistical arrangements and curriculum changes.
* Department has the discretion of not to offer any elective courses.
^ This course is a cross-listed course with another taught postgraduate programme offered by the PS department. Completion of an undergraduate-level basic psychology course (or equivalent) is a prerequisite in this course. Students who have not completed the prerequisite but can demonstrate that they have relevant knowledge of the subject areas may be given special approval to take the course. These applications would be vetted by the course coordinator(s) and/or other relevant parties and the decisions would be made on a case-by-case basis. Students can apply to take a maximum of one elective course out of these cross-listed courses.
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