Admission Requirements
Entry Requirements
To be eligible for entry into this programme, candidates should have:
- a bachelor’s degree awarded by a tertiary education institution recognised for this purpose by the University; or equivalent qualifications and experience, which will be considered on a case-by-case basis; and
An applicant whose degree or, exceptionally, an alternative qualification deemed equivalent was not awarded by a tertiary institution where English was used as the medium of instruction (MOI) for the programme should fulfill the following minimum English proficiency requirement:
- a band score of 6.0 or above in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS)1; or
- obtain a minimum score of 79 (internet-based test) in the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)1; or
- a minimum score of 450 or above in the College English Test Band 6 (CET-6), with proof of competency in spoken English2; or
- an equivalent score in a recognised test, or an equivalent qualification to prove his/her language proficiency which will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
1 For IELTS and TOEFL qualifications for admission purposes, the University accepts only results from a single test sitting. The test must be conducted at a recognised test centre and fall within the two-year validity period, counted from the date of submission application for the specific intake cohort.
2 For CET-6 results submitted for admission perposes, the University accepts only those obtained within the five-year validity period, counted from the date of submission of the admission application for the specific intake cohort. Applicants must also demonstrate competency in spoken English through an oral interview conducted by the Programme and/or obtain grade B or above in the CET-6 Speaking English Test.
An Interview may be conducted if applicant is shortlisted. And applicants are required to fulfill additional requirements, if any, set by the programme.
Important Notes:
For academic qualification obtained in Mainland China. You are required to provide the online verification report of your bachelor's degree certificate from the following website: https://xwrz.chsi.com.cn/gateway. You are required to submit the verification report in your online application.
Application Method
Application Fee
HK$ 400 (Non-refundable)
Online Application
2026-27 Application will be open from 1 October 2025 - 15 June 2026.
The system is opened for 2026/27 September intake now.
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(You are advised to submit the application as soon as possible, especially for those applicants who need a VISA for the programme)
If there is any tuition fee changed and/or admission requirements changed, you have to comply with the university and the programme regulations.
If you miss the application deadline, your application will be considered as next September intake.
The applications would be considered periodically before application deadline.
Supporting Documents
Applicants should scan and submit the following documents to the Online Application System for evaluation of their applications:
Identity documents (e.g. Identity card*, passport or other travel document)
Official Transcript (for academic qualifications of undergraduate and/or postgraduate studies):
An official final transcript for a completed programme
The latest transcript if the programme is not yet completed
An official English-translated copy must be attached if the transcript is not in English. The interpretation of grades (in English) is also required.
Degree Certificate/ Graduation Certificate/ Proof of Study (as appropriate)
Verification proof by third-party authorities (for a completed programme):
Online Verification Report of Higher Education Degree Certificate (中國高等教育學位在綫驗証報告), both Chinese and English versions, issued by the CHSI (中國高等教育學生信息網) for qualification(s) awarded by universities in the Chinese Mainland
Online Query of Overseas Credentials Evaluation Reports國(境)外學歷學位認証書 issued by the Chinese Service Center for Scholarly Exchange (CSCSE) (教育部留學服務中心) (applicable to applicants from the Chinese Mainland with qualifications awarded by overseas universities)
Proof of English language proficiency, e.g. IETLS, TOEFL, CET-6 Score Report (applicable to applicants whose degree, or exceptionally, an alternative qualification deemed equivalent, was not awarded by a tertiary institution where English was used as the MOI for the degree programme)
Personal statement
Reference letters (if any)
*Do not upload copy of HKID. Local students will be required to present HKID for verification upon registration.
Applicants may be required to submit a Report for Qualifications Assessment issued by the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic & Vocational Qualifications (HKCAAVQ) to support their application.
Mailing Address
Master of Social Sciences in Applied Psychology (MAP)
Department of Psychology
Room WYL223, Dorothy Y. L. Wong Building
Lingnan University, Tuen Mun
N.T. Hong Kong SAR