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BSc (Hons) in Psychology
About
The UM-Wales Bachelor of Science in Psychology degree studies human behaviour and cognition using scientific approaches. They want their graduates to be capable of critical thinking and practical skills. They thus gain competence and become employable in a variety of fields. They combine research and practical experience to prepare our students for careers in health and social science, resulting in high-achieving graduates.
Leading companies in the field, like SOLS Health, are in line with their curriculum. This enables them to impart content that is pertinent to the information, abilities, methods, and ethics required in today's workplace. Because psychology has so many uses, the curriculum is a great starting point for a variety of careers in social services, education, and health.
Key facts
| Qualification | Bachelor's Degree |
| Study mode | Full-time |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Intakes | January, May, September |
| Total estimated cost (local) | $ 12,730 |
| Total estimated cost (foreign) | $ 15,413 |
Subjects
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Psychology
Duration
3 years
Tuition fees
| Description | Local students | Foreign students |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | $ 12,730 | $ 15,413 |
| Miscellaneous fees | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total estimated cost of attendance | $ 12,730 | $ 15,413 |
| Estimated cost per year | $ 4,243 | $ 5,137 |
Estimated cost as reported by the institution. There may be additional administrative fees. Please contact us for the latest information.
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Admissions
Intakes
Entry Requirements
Any of These:
- A pass in STPM with a minimum of Grade C (GP 2.00) in any two (2) subjects; OR
- A pass in STAM with a minimum grade of Jayyid; OR
- A Certificate in Matriculation or Foundation with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 out of 4.00; OR
- A Diploma (Level 4, MQF) in any field with at least a CGPA of 2.00 out of 4.00; OR
- Diploma Kemahiran Malaysia (DKM) / Diploma Lanjutan Kemahiran Malaysia (DLKM)/ Diploma Vokasional Malaysia (DVM) with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 out of 4.00, subject to passing the bridging course in Mathematics and Science; OR
- An Advanced Diploma (Level 5, MQF) in the relevant fields with at least a CGPA of 2.00 out of 4.00; OR
- Other relevant equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian government as equivalent to the above requirements.
- A-LEVEL Pass with Grade D in two subjects, AND credits in Mathematics and Science, and a pass in English at SPM level or equivalent; OR
- Australian Matriculation ATAR 55; OR
- International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB) 24 points across six subjects; OR
- UEC Grade B in five (5) subjects including Mathematics and Science, and a pass in English; OR
- Other qualifications recognised as equivalent.
Note:
- All the above qualifications need to be supported with at least credits in Mathematics and Biology/ Physics/ Chemistry/ General Science/ Applied Science and a pass in English at the SPM level.
- Those without a pass/credit in Mathematics and/or Biology/ Physics/ Chemistry/ General Science/ Applied Science at the SPM level or equivalent can be admitted but are required to attend special enhancement course(s). These special enhancement courses should be SPM equivalent, remedial in nature. Students must pass/credit the Mathematics and Biology/ Physics/ Chemistry/ General Science/ Applied Science enhancement courses as a prerequisite to related core courses taught in English.
- Students enrolling on a Dual Award programme will be subject to the English requirements of UWTSD/UK.
English language competency requirements for international students:
- International students are required to achieve a minimum score of 5.0 in IELTS OR Band 3 in MUET OR 500 in TOEFL OR its equivalent.
- English language requirements can be waived if the international student EITHER comes from a country that uses English as the official language OR the entry qualification uses English as the medium of instruction.
Curriculum
Year 1:
- Bahasa Kebangsaan A***
- Counselling and Psychotherapy
- Quantitative Research Methods in Psychology
- English for Research Writing
- Educational Psychology
- Experimental Psychology
- Professionalism and Ethics in Psychology
- History and Systems in Psychology
- Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation
- Principles of Entrepreneurship
- Theories of Personality and Individual Differences
- Lifespan Development I
- Introduction to Psychology
- Falsafah dan Isu Semasa (Malaysian Students)
- Communicative Malay 2 (International Students)
- Academic Study Skills for Students**
Year 2:
- Cognitive Psychology
- Psychological Testing
- Sensation and Perception
- Biopsychology
- Marriage and Family Systems / Clinical Psychology
- Introduction to Expressive Arts Therapy
- Malaysian Economy
- Introduction to AI
- Motivation and Emotion
- Statistics in Psychology
- Lifespan Development II
- Qualitative Research Methods in Psychology
- Industrial and Organisational Psychology
- Social Psychology: Global Perspectives**
Year 3:
- Social Psychology
- Cross-Cultural Psychology
- Research Project 1
- Current Issues in Psychology
- Abnormal Psychology
- Health Psychology
- Research Project 2
- Integrity and Anti-Corruption
- Industrial Training – 6
- Cognition in Action**
Notes:
- **Dual Award Module / Dual Award students only
- ***Malaysian students who did not get a credit for Bahasa Melayu in SPM and have not completed the module in any previous studies