The field of psychology is an ever-growing eld that has an increasing demand in a fast and high-pressure society that the entire globe is moving towards. Psychology is a eld that spans natural and social sciences. The study of this degree aims to help you understand human behaviour and mental processes. This will allow you to better understand
- How people think act and feel
- Why do people act the way they do
- What shapes our personality
- How do we learn and change throughout our life
It also aims to give you insights into people’s motivations, perceptions, and behaviour.
Programme Structure
Year 1
- Introduction to Psychology
- Research Methods
- Statistics 1
- Child Psychology
- Intelligence
- Memory
- Learning
- Statistics 2
- Adolescent Psychology
- Motivation and Emotion
- Physiological Psychology
- History and Systems in Psychology
- MPU Subjects
Year 2
- Psychology of Adulthood
- Personality Psychology
- Abnormal Psychology
- Sensation and Perception
- Health Psychology
- Counselling Psychology
- Professional and Ehics in Psychology
- Clinical Psychology
- Cross-Cultural Psychology
- Research Project 1(Thesis)
- MPU Subjects
Electives (Choose 2)
- Industrial and Organizational Psychology
- Educational Psychology
- Assesment and Treatment of Pyschological Disorders
Year 3
- Psychological Test and Measurements
- Psychology of Language and Communication
- Cognitive Psychology
- Social Psychology
- Behaviour Modification
- Research Project 2 (Thesis)
- Industrial Training (Practicium)
Electives (Choose 2)
- Leadership
- Pedagogy
- Process and Systems and Techniques in Counselling and Psychotherapy
Entry Requirements
*STPM/ A-Levels
Minimum of two full passes (C-grade) with CGPA 2.00
STAM
A pass with a minimum grade of Jayyid
*Matriculation / Pre-Medical Course / Foundation (Science / Humanities / Business)
Minimum CGPA 2.00 out of 4.00
Diploma Kemahiran Malaysia (DKM)
EQUIVALENT PROGRAMMES
- Diploma Lanjutan Kemahiran Malaysia (DLKM)
- Diploma Vokasional Malaysia (DVM)
Subjected to HEP Senate / Academic Board’s approval**.
The HEPs are required to conduct screening and provide appropriate bridging courses in Mathematics and Science.
*Diploma (Level 4, MQF) in any field
Minimum CGPA 2.00 out of 4.00
*Advance Diploma (Level 5, MQF) in the relevant fields
Minimum CGPA 2.00 out of 4.00
Other Qualification
Other relevant equivalent qualifications recognised by Malaysian government as equivalent to the above requirements.
Notes:
- *SPM or O Level Pre-requisites
- Candidates must ensure that their pre-university qualifications are supported with at least credits in Mathematics and Biology/Physics/Chemistry/ General Science/ Applied Science, and a pass in English at SPM Level.
