MPhil Stream
The objective of this programme is to provide advanced academic and research training in a field of specialization in psychology. Students, under close supervision by a faculty member, are required to write a thesis that will contribute to psychological knowledge, and complete a minimum of 17 units of courses (excluding thesis research courses).
PhD Stream
The objective of this programme is to train students to make independent contributions to the advancement of psychological knowledge. Students are required to complete a minimum of 17 units of courses (excluding thesis research courses), pass a candidacy examination, and submit a research thesis and pass an oral examination for graduation.
Fields of Specialization
- Cognition
- Education Psychology
- Gender Studies
- Health and Community Psychology
- Industrial-Organizational Psychology
- Life Span Development Psychology
- Neuropsychology
- Perception
- Personality
- Quantitative Psychology
- Social Psychology
Computational Social Science (CSS) Concentration*
Applicants who would like to study in the Computational Social Science (CSS) Concentration under the PhD Stream should apply before commencing their studies at CUHK. For details, please visit the CSS PhD Fellowship Scheme@CUHK homepage for more information.
Please visit the Division's homepage for more information.
In addition to the general requirements of the Graduate School,
MPhil in Psychology
All applicants should:
- possess a Bachelor's degree in Psychology or in a related field; and
- have obtained an overall GPA of 3.0 or above.
All MPhil applicants should also submit
- a full resume
- a statement of research interest in specific topic(s) or issue(s) in psychology and justifications (750 words in English); and
- a statement to indicate their career goals and plans.
Remarks: Please clearly indicate the potential supervisor in the heading of a statement.
PhD in Psychology
All applicants should:
- possess a Bachelor's degree in Psychology or in a related field;
- have obtained an overall GPA of 3.5 or above or honours not lower than Second Class Upper; and
- have completed an individually supervised research thesis.
All PhD applicants should also submit:
- a full resume
- a research proposal in English (2,500 words or above); and
- a statement to indicate their career goals and plans.
Remarks: Please clearly indicate the potential supervisor in the heading of a statement.
All supporting documents including confidential recommendations should reach our Division on or before the application deadline.
Main Round: 1 December 2025
Clearing Round: 31 March 2026
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)
(for PhD programmes only)
Professor Winnie W.S. MAK
Division of Psychology,
Room 328, Sino Building,
The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong