Bachelor of Psychology (Hons)

Psychology is the study of the mind and how it influences behaviour. It is a scientific field focused on mental processes, brain functions, and behaviour. In essence, psychology aims to understand how people think, feel and behave.

Psychology graduates are highly sought-after by a wide variety of employers because they process unique skills and competencies. These include:

• The ability to understand people of different ages in a diverse range of cultural settings. 
• The ability to design and conduct research on people’s behavior, attitudes and feelings. 
• The ability to understand and develop themselves. 
• The ability to empower and bring out the best in people. 
• The ability to communicate effectively in the oral and written format. 
• The ability to engage in critical thinking in decision-making processes. 
• The ability to apply a scientific approach in dealing with problems.

• HELP Foundation in Arts/Science: Pass all subjects (minimum of 4 credits)
• A-Levels: 1 C, 1 D
• STPM: 2 Cs
• UEC: 5 Bs
• South Australian Matriculation: ATAR 65
• Canadian Pre-U: Average 65 (6 subjects)
• Foundation Programs: Pass all subjects (minimum 50% credits)
• Diploma Programs: Pass all subjects (minimum 30% credits)

Note: Local Programs have to be MQA-approved. The standard entry requirement of 3 SPM/O-Level Credits (all students), and a Pass in SPM Bahasa Melayu (for Malaysians only) still applies.

English Language Requirements

• IELTS: 5.5
• TOEFL: 550 paper-based (213 computer-based; 80 Internet-based)
• MUET: Band 5
• SPM: A for English (A1/A2 or A+/A/A-)
• UEC: B for English
• HELP Foundation in Arts/Science: credit for either Intermediate English or Advanced English
• South Australian Matriculation: 14/20 for English as a Second Language
• Canadian Pre-U: 65 for ENG4U
• HELP English Immersion Program: Minimum of B- in Level 6

Year 1

• Introduction to Psychology 1
• Introduction to Psychology 2
• Psychology of Personal and Academic Development
• Introduction to Quantitative Methods
• Introduction to Qualitative Methods
• Career Exploration
• 4 MPU Subjects
• 3 General Electives

Year 2

• Advanced Quantitative Methods
• Advanced Qualitative Methods
• Social Psychology
• Human Personality
• Biopsychology
• Developmental Psychology
• Group Process
• Exceptional Children: Developmental Disorders
• Introduction to Psychological Testing
• 1 MPU Subject

Psychology Electives (select 3)

• Counseling Skills
• Conflict Theory and Resolution
• Human Services
• Educational Psychology
• Group Process
• Exceptional Children: Developmental Disorders

1 General Elective

Year 3

Core Papers

• Undergraduate Thesis 1
• Undergraduate Thesis 2
• Introduction to Industrial/ Organizational Psychology
• Counselling Theories & Technique
• Issues in Contemporary Psychology
• Psychosocial Effects of Substance Abuse
• Forensic Psychology
• Health Psychology
• Cross Cultural Psychology
• Youth Work and Services
• Psychology of Eating
• Human Motivation
• Learning Disabilities 
• Psychology of Film
• 2 General Electives