Psychology is a versatile discipline that uses scientific methods to study human behavior and mental processes. The Bachelor of Psychology (Hons) programme will provide students with key knowledge, training in analytical thinking and research and professional skills, with a strong focus in healthcare. Students will learn to use principles of psychology to observe, assess and analyse human behavior in various settings. These skills will be the key to open opportunities to a broad range of careers.

Full-time – 3 years

Part-time – 5 years

CAREER PROSPECTS

Psychology Research Assistant | Academician | Educator | Behavioural Aide | Social Science Researcher | Counter Intelligence Analyst | Social Media Threat Analyst | Forensic Analyst | Human Resource Executive | Talent Management Consultant | Conflict Resolution & Mediation Consultant | NGO Executive / Manager | Psychology Lab Manager | Corporate / Career Consultant | Customer Relationship Manager | Market Research Analyst | Social Worker

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PROGRAMME CONTENT

Semester 1

  • Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations / Philosophy and Current Issues
  • Bahasa Kebangsaan A / Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 / Creative Thinking and Writing Skills
  • English for Academic Purposes
  • Computer Application
  • Foreign Language
  • Business Communication

Semester 2

  • Integrity & Anti-Corruption
  • Introduction to Psychology
  • Childhood, Adolescence and Lifespan Development
  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Cross Cultural Psychology
  • Industrial and Organizational Psychology
  • Biological Psychology

Semester 3

  • Educational Psychology
  • Abnormal Psychology
  • Health Psychology

Semester 4

  • Learning & Motivation
  • Theory of Personality
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Fundamentals of Guidance & Counselling
  • Introduction to Clinical Psychology
  • Elective

Semester 5

  • Technopreneurship
  • Measurement & Evaluation in Psychology
  • Statistics for Social Sciences
  • Positive Psychology
  • Multicultural Psychology
  • Professional Development

Semester 6

  • Comparative Psychology
  • Sensation and Perception
  • Case & Treatment in Addiction Management

Semester 7

  • Research Methodology
  • Final Year Project I
  • Elective

Semester 8

  • Ethics in Psychology
  • Final Year Project II
  • Elective

Semester 9

  • Industrial Training