Certificate & Diploma Programmes

The programme consists of 7 courses totally 210 hours.

*For Spring 2025 Intake students, PSC4007 and PSC4008 will be offered as elective courses.

Students who have obtained a passing grade in each course will be awarded the Professional Diploma in Applied Psychology issued by the School of Continuing Education, Hong Kong Baptist University.

Classes will be held on weekday evenings (normally two classes per week) at SCE Learning Centres.

1. Level 2 in five HKDSE subjects including English and Chinese (and up to 2 Applied Learning subjects) with at least 3 years’ work experience or equivalent; or
2. Successful completion of Yi Jin Diploma with at least 3 years’ work experience; or
3. Holder of a relevant School of Continuing Education (SCE) Diploma or Certificate or other equivalent non-SCE qualifications; or
4. Aged 21 or above, preferably with 3 years’ relevant work experience.

Note: Applicants may be required to provide a personal statement.

Applicants may submit application through (A) online system, or (B) hard-copy submission by mail or in-person.

(A) Application through online system

1. Enter SCE Online Application System and fill in required data.
2. Upload files of the following documents onto the system:
   1. proof for relevant academic qualifications and professional qualifications, e.g. certificate of public examinations (application for exemption should be submitted with supporting documents which include transcript/result slip, certificate and course syllabus);
   2. proof for relevant work experience (if any);
   3. any pertinent supporting documents; and
   4. a recent photograph (1.5” x 2”).
3. Make payment for the application fee for admission, and handling fee for exemption (HK$200 per course if applicable) through the Online Payment Gateway.

(B) Application through hard-copy submission

1. Download and complete Application for Admission form (SCE-AF-002)
2. Attach PHOTOCOPIES of the following documents:
   1. HKID card;
   2. proof for relevant academic qualifications and professional qualifications, e.g. certificate of public examinations (application for exemption should be submitted with supporting documents which include transcript/result slip, certificate and course syllabus);
   3. proof for relevant work experience (if any);
   4. any pertinent supporting documents.
3. Attach two recent photographs (1.5” x 2”).
4. Make payment for the application fee for admission, and handling fee for exemption (HK$200 per course if applicable), in the form of a crossed cheque made payable to “Hong Kong Baptist University” with applicant’s name, contact number and programme name written at the back. Applicants who submit application in-person may make payment with cash or EPS.
5. Complete set of application should be submitted either by-mail or in-person at the following address(es).

• Applicants will be requested to present the HKID card and original copies of all credentials for verification. Those who submit application in-person may bring along the HKID card and original credentials for verification.
• All fees paid are non-refundable.
• All documents submitted together with the application form will not be returned to applicants.  For unsuccessful applications, the documents and forms will be destroyed and the electronic files will be deleted.
• Notes to non-local applicants – Part-time certificate/diploma programmes are generally not considered by the Immigration Department for visa purposes. For a non-permanent Hong Kong resident, it is his/her responsibility to check whether he/she can take the programme before making application.

Students can apply for Credit Transfer/Exemption under the following conditions:

1. Credit Transfer will be considered if students have completed (or are currently studying) the required courses offered by the School prior to admission to the programme. Courses concerned will be automatically transferred to the programme and supporting documents are not required.
2. Exemption will be considered if students possess a demonstrated competence (e.g. passed relevant courses in public examinations or other institutes) equivalent to the learning outcomes of the course to be studied. Supporting documents such as course syllabuses, transcripts or certificates should be submitted.

The above request(s) should be submitted when applying for admission. Late application will not be considered. Courses that are being studied or pending for result/certificate should also be reported at the time of admission, followed by the submission of supporting documents for approval upon release of result/issuance of certificate.

Credit Transfer/Exemption will not be granted if such qualifications have not been reported during admission or if they are obtained after registration in the programme.

Remarks for Credit Transfer/Exemption are shown as below:

Limitations for Credit Transfer/Exemption

For all Programmes of Levels 1 to 2, the maximum exemption and credit transfer is limited to half of the total number of programme hours. For all Programmes of Level 3 or above, the maximum exemption is limited to one quarter of the total number of programme hours, while the sum of exemption and credit transfer is still limited to half of the total number of programme hours. In the case that the number of hours of exempted and/or transferred credit course(s) (including the course(s) being studied) has exceeded the maximum allowance, students should submit explanations and approval will be granted at the School’s discretion.

Applicants may refer to the Exemption List for reference.