Year of Study:	1-4
Credit Units:	3
Duration:	45hours
Prerequisites:	Nil

Psychology is a science that studies the mind and behaviour of people, uniquely blending the general knowledge of biology, philosophy, anthropology, linguistics, and sociology. Thus, it provides a broad discipline studying and explaining human behaviour and the complexities of human interactions. This module aims to facilitate students’ self-understanding and comprehension of others’ behaviour. Through the exploration of a number of psychological processes, it enhances students’ awareness of the importance of psychology in our daily life.

Upon completion of this module, students should be able to:

• identify the basic philosophy, principles, methods, research and appreciations of psychology;


• apply psychological principles to personal, social, and organisational issues;


• develop insights into their own and others’ behaviour and mental processes and apply effective strategies to self-management and self-improvement;


• examine with realistic ideas on how to implement their psychological knowledge, skills, and values in a variety of applied settings;


• critically evaluate how different psychological processes are relevant to our everyday life.