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Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Psychology

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Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Psychology

Programme Information

Qualification

Degree

Duration

3 Years

Intake

February, July, October

Tuition Fee

RM 49160

Overseas Program

Available

Location

Kuala Lumpur

Overview

IUMW’s Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Psychology is concerned with the scientific development of knowledge about human behavior and thought. Intensive analysis training and critical skills are taught with the intent of producing graduates who are competent from every angle.

Our programme integrates research and hands-on expertise to produce high performing professional practitioners ready to take up roles in contemporary health and social sciences practices. Graduates will have the knowledge, skills, techniques and ethics that are relevant in today’s working environment. The programme also produces students who are aware of the sustainable issues that are pertinent in the field of psychology.

With a wide range of applications from industry to commerce, education, health and social services, our bachelor’s degree in psychology can serve as a foundation for a whole variety of different careers.

Entry Requirements

Academic Requirements:
Malaysian Students
  • STPM: Grade C (GP 2.00) in any two (2) subjects
  • Diploma: CGPA of 2.00
  • UEC: Grade B in five (5) subjects
  • Foundation/ Matriculation: CGPA of 2.00 out of 4.00
  • A-LEVEL: Pass with Grade D in two subjects
  • Australian Matriculation: ATAR 65
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB): 24 points across six subjects
  • Additional Requirements: Credit in Mathematics AND any Science subject AND minimum pass in English in SPM
  • NOTES: Specific requirements at SPM level can be waived should the grades obtained at the STPM / STAM / Diploma / Matriculation / Foundation are equivalent or higher.
International Students
  • A Level with 2 Principal passes or equivalent, recognised by Malaysian Government or fulfil any other entry requirements that are recognised by the University Senate; AND
  • Minimum Credit in Mathematics AND Physics or Chemistry or Biology or General Science in O Level AND minimum pass in English in O Level; AND
  • IELTS Band 5.0/ TOEFL 500
English Competency Requirements
All international students are bound to the English Competency requirement set by the University and the Malaysian Qualification Agency except those who are:
  • From countries where English is the official language; OR
  • From an academic institution which uses English as its main medium of instruction.
UWTSD Requirements (if you spend a semester abroad)
  • IELTS Band 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 for each component

Course Outline

Year 1

  • English for Research Writing
  • Introduction to Psychology
  • Theories of Personality and Individual Differences
  • Lifespan Development I
  • Hubungan Etnik
  • Introduction to Entrepreneurship
  • Bahasa Kebangsaan A
  • Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 (International Student)
  • Lifespan Development II
  • Quantitative Research Methods in Psychology
  • Industrial and Organisational Psychology
  • Counselling and Psychotherapy
  • Tamadun Islam dan Tamadun Asia
  • Co-Curriculum 1
  • Malaysian Studies 3 (International Student)

Year 2

  • Statistics in Psychology
  • Biopsychology
  • Sensation and Perception
  • Qualitative Research Methods in Psychology
  • Co-Curriculum 2
  • Professionalism and Ethics in Psychology
  • Experimental Psychology
  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Psychological Testing
  • History and Systems of Psychology
  • *Educational Psychology
  • *Psychology of Ageing

*Choose any ONE (1) elective

Year 3

  • Abnormal Psychology
  • Motivation and Emotion
  • Research Project I
  • Malaysian Economics
  • Research Project II
  • Current Issues in Psychology
  • Social Psychology
  • Cross-Cultural Psychology
  • *Introduction to Expressive Arts Therapies
  • *Positive Psychology
  • *Health Psychology
  • *Transpersonal Psychology
  • *Marriage and Family Systems
  • *Clinical Psychology
  • Industrial Training

*Choose any THREE (3) electives

Programme Information

Qualification

Degree

Duration

3 Years

Intake

February, July, October

Tuition Fee

RM 49160

Overseas Program

Available

Location

Kuala Lumpur