BSc (Hons) Psychology

Universiti Malaya-Wales (UM-Wales)

Jalan Tun Ismail, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Quick Facts

Duration

3 years

Mode

Full-time, On-campus

Intake

Feb, Jul, Sep

Tuition Fees

RM46,250

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Course Highlights

Dual Award from University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD). Accredited by QAA from the UK
Enjoy one semester at Swansea University for free
Curriculum that includes education trips while preparing you with a strong research background
Gain industry experience through industrial training at the end of the programme

Course Structure

Year 1

English for Research Writing
Introduction to Psychology
Theories of Personality and Individual Differences
Lifespan Development I
Hubungan Etnik (Malaysian Students)
Bahasa Kebangsaan A*** (Malaysian Students)
Principles of Entrepreneurship
Communicative Malay 2 (International Students)
Biopsychology
Quantitative Research Methods in Psychology
Industrial and Organisational Psychology
Malaysian Economy
Counselling and Psychotherapy
Tamadun Islam dan Tamadun Asia (Malaysian Students)
Co-Curriculum 1
Malaysian Studies 3 (International Students)
Academic Study Skills for Students**

**Dual Award Module/Dual Award students only

***For Malaysian students who do not possess a credit in Bahasa Melayu subject at SPM level

Year 2

Statistics in Psychology
Lifespan Development II
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
Sensation and Perception
Global Perspectives**

**Dual Award Module/Dual Award students only

Year 3

Abnormal Psychology
Motivation and Emotion
Research Project I
Introduction to Expressive Arts Therapies OR Positive Psychology*
Research Project II
Current Issues in Psychology
Social Psychology
Cross-Cultural Psychology
Marriage and Family Systems OR Clinical Psychology*
Industrial Training
Cognition in Action**

Optional cross-discipline electives:

Consumer Buyer Behaviour
Principles of Management
Multimedia Technology and Application

*Choose any ONE (1) elective

**Dual Award Module/Dual Award students only

Entry Requirements

STPM: Grade C (GPA 2.00) in any two (2) subjects, AND credits in Mathematics and Science, and a pass in English at SPM level or equivalent
STAM: Grade of Jayyid, AND credits in Mathematics and Science, and a pass in English at SPM level or equivalent
UEC: Grade B in five (5) subjects including Mathematics, Science and English; OR Grade B in five (5) subjects including Mathematics and Science, and a pass in English
Matriculation/Foundation: CGPA 2.00 out of 4.00, AND credits in Mathematics and Science, and a pass in English at SPM level or equivalent
Diploma: CGPA 2.00 out of 4.00, AND credits in Mathematics and Science, and a pass in English at SPM level or equivalent
Diploma in Psychology: CGPA 2.00 out of 4.00
A Level: Pass with Grade D in two subjects
AUSMAT: ATAR 65
IB: 24 points across six subjects
Other qualifications recognised as equivalent

Notes: The credit requirement at SPM level can be waived should the grades obtained at the STPM/STAM/Diploma/Matriculation/Foundation level are equivalent/higher Students enrolling on a Dual Award programme will be subject to the English requirements of UWTSD/UK

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