Bachelor of Psychology (Hons)

Programme Overview
This programme provides a comprehensive foundation in psychology, covering key areas such as developmental, abnormal, social, and cognitive psychology. Designed for students pursuing a career in psychology or further studies, the curriculum integrates theoretical knowledge with hands-on research and fieldwork.

Students can choose electives in industrial and organisational psychology, educational psychology, counseling psychology, and consumer psychology to tailor their learning experience.

Career Opportunities
Psychology Assistant | Social Work Assistant | Special Needs Assistant | Research Assistant | Psychology Officer | HR Personnel | Marketing Officer | Healthcare Administrator | Academician

Entry Requirements

• SPM: A pass with at least credit in three (3) subjects or a pass in O-Level with at least Grade C in three (3) subjects.

• Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia (SKM): A pass at Level 3 in a related field and a pass in SPM with at least credit in one (1) subject.

• Sijil Kolej Komuniti: A pass (Level 3, MQF) in a related field and a pass in SPM with at least credit in one (1) subject.

• STPM: A pass with at least Grade C (NGMP of 2.00) in one (1) subject.

• APEL: One (1) credit and five (5) years of related learning experience.

• Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM): A pass with at least a grade of Maqbul.

• Others: A pass in a Certificate (Level 3, MQF) in a related field with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 or any other equivalent qualifications recognized by the Malaysian Government.

• International Students: Compulsory to obtain a minimum score of 5.0 for IELTS or its equivalent. Admission through Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL).

MPU Courses

• Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban

• Falsafah dan Isu Semasa

• Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi II

• Media and Society

• Bahasa Kebangsaan A

• Community Engagement and Volunteering

Common Core Courses

• Introduction to Social Science

• Research Method in Psychology

• Interpersonal and Communication Skills

• Reflective Practice for Helping Profession

• Creative Problem Solving and Decision Making

• Positive Psychology

• Public Speaking 1

• Public Speaking 2

• Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Discipline Core Courses

• Introduction to Psychology

• History and System in Psychology

• Statistics for Social Sciences

• Psychological Testing

• Biological Psychology

• Behaviour Modification

• Developmental Psychology

• Cognitive Psychology

• Personality Psychology

• Abnormal Psychology

• Social Psychology

• Applied Social Psychology

• Ethics in Psychology

• Child and Adolescent Psychology

• Environmental Psychology

Final Year Project

• Final Year Project (Project Paper)

Industrial Exposure

• Industrial Exposure I

• Industrial Exposure II

Elective Courses

• Industrial and Organizational Psychology

• Consumer Psychology

• Counselling Psychology

• Educational Psychology

• Human Resource Management

• Organizational Behaviour

• Strategic Management

• Leadership Development Skills and Group Dynamics

• Negotiation and Conflict Management

• Consumer Behaviour and Social Media

• Principles of Marketing

• Applied Digital Marketing Strategies

• Digital Analytics for Marketing Professionals

• Integrated Marketing Communication

• Introduction to Special Needs

• Early Intervention Program

• Speech, Language and Communication Disorders

• Writing the Individualized Education Plan

• Assessment and Evaluation in Special Needs Education

• Theories of Counselling and Psychotherapy

• Basic Counselling Skills

• Group Counselling

• Family Counselling

• Career Counselling