Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Psychology

This program is specifically designed to enable students to:

• Use problem-solving, critical thinking, analysis, and scientific research skills to address complex and unpredictable psychological issues across various fields.
• Utilize software and technological tools to conduct suitable psychological assessments.
• Relate ideas and research findings effectively and fluently by written, oral, and visual means.
• Identify information, media, and technological applications for psychological research.
• Demonstrate leadership in social settings, including understanding and communicating the role of evidence when making critical judgments about psychological issues and arguments.
• Demonstrate competence in problem-solving and scientific research skills, including generating research questions or hypotheses and devising ways to test these using quantitative and qualitative methods.

GENERAL REQUIREMENT

Direct Entry to Level 1 of the Degree:

• 2 Passes in STPM with a minimum Grade C (GP 2.0), a Credit in Mathematics and Science/ Chemistry/ Physics/ Biology, and a Pass in English at SPM Level or equivalent.
• 2 Passes in A-Level in any 2 subjects, a Credit in Mathematics and Science/ Chemistry/ Physics/ Biology, and a Pass in English at SPM/O-Level/IGCSE or its equivalent.
• 5 Grade B’s in UEC with a Credit in Mathematics and Science/ Chemistry/ Physics/ Biology and a Pass in English at SPM/O-Level?IGCSE or equivalent. 
• Passed Foundation programme (minimum CGPA of 2.0) with a Credit in Mathematics and Science/ Chemistry/ Physics/ Biology, and a Pass in English at SPM/O-Level/IGCSE or equivalent.

Direct Entry to Level 2 of the Degree:

• A Diploma and equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.0 and a Credit in Mathematics and Science/Chemistry/Physics/Biology, and a Pass in English at SPM/O-Level/IGCSE or equivalent.
• Diploma in Psychology with a minimum CGPA of 2.0.

ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS:

• IELTS : 5.5
• TOEFL IBT : 46
• Pearson (PTE) : 51
• MUET : Band 4

Degree Level 1:

Common Modules:

• Intercultural Communication
• Trends and Visual Thinking
• Core Concepts in Communication

Specialised Modules:

• Introduction to Psychology
• Developmental Psychology
• Ethics in Psychology
• Historical Perspectives in Psychology
• Social Psychology

Degree Level 2:

Common Modules:

• Social Media
• Political Communication

Specialised Modules:

• Psychological Disorders
• Biological Psychology
• Introduction to Research Methods and Qualitative Analysis
• Personality Psychology
• Cognitive Psychology
• Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology

Internship:

16 weeks

Degree Level 3:

Common Modules:

• Investigations Module
• Project Module

Specialised Modules:

• Counselling Principles and Philosophy
• Psychological Testing & Measurement
• Industrial and Organisational Psychology
• Conceptual Issues and Critical Debates in Psychology

Elective Modules (Choose 2):

• Health Psychology OR Cyberpsychology
• Educational Psychology OR Human Factors Psychology

MQA Compulsory Subjects:

• Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation (M’sian Students)
• Malay Communication Language (Int'l Students) 
• Philosophy and Current Issues 
• Workplace Professional Skills 
• Integrity and Anti-Corruption
• Co-Curriculum