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Course Overview

This programme is specifically designed to enable students to:

• Apply problem-solving, critical, analytical, and scientific research skills to resolve complex, applied and unpredictable issues in the different areas of psychology.
• Perform a range of appropriate psychological measurements using software and technological tools.
• Relate ideas and research findings, both effectively and fluently, by written, oral and visual means.
• Identify a broad range of information, media and technological applications for psychological research.
• Demonstrate leadership in social settings, including understanding and communicating the role of evidence when making critical judgements about psychological issues and arguments.
• Demonstrate competence in problem solving and scientific research skills including generating research questions or hypotheses and devising ways of testing these using both quantitative and qualitative methods.

Achievement

APU-DMU Dual Degree Scheme

Curriculum

DEGREE LEVEL 1

Students will be equipped with knowledge about the theoretical and conceptual framework of psychology as a discipline. In addition, students will also be given a basic understanding of the practices and applications of psychology generally, and within the context of the mental health industry.

Common Modules

• Intercultural Communication
• Trends and Visual Thinking
• Core Concepts in Communication Theories

Specialised Modules

• Introduction to Psychology
• Developmental Psychology
• Ethics in Psychology
• Historical Perspectives in Psychology
• Social Psychology

DEGREE LEVEL 2

A broader range of skills will be learnt, enabling students to describe systematic knowledge of influences on psychological functioning, an understanding of the core areas of the discipline, and how they interrelate. They will be able to apply problem-solving, critical, analytical and scientific research skills to resolve complex applied and unpredictable issues in the different areas of psychology. They will also demonstrate leadership, professionalism and ethical behaviours in the field. The students will be nurtured to display sensitivity, and to react appropriately to contextual and interpersonal factors in social groups and teams, including working co-operatively, and responsibly to make contributions to team objectives.

Common Modules

• Social Media
• Political Communication

Specialised Modules

• Psychological Disorders
• Biological Psychology
• Introduction to Research Methods and Qualitative Analysis
• Personality Psychology
• Cognitive Psychology
• Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology

INTERNSHIP (16 WEEKS)

Students will undertake an Internship/Industrial Training for a minimum period of 16 weeks to prepare them for a smooth transition from the classroom to the working environment.

DEGREE LEVEL 3

Students will make use of their previous studies and industrial experience to decide which areas of Psychology to specialise in for their final year elective modules. The students will be able to critically analyse and monitor their own learning as well as turn ideas into an action plan.

A final year project requires students to take a hands-on approach to different areas in psychology and to apply all the expertise and skills acquired from both the classroom and internship settings to their research project. They will also develop good skills in the use of media and technology for psychological research. The successful completion of the final year project is a testament of the student’s ability to combine psychological knowledge, communication skills, critical thinking and analytical skills to produce a personal achievement portfolio.

Common Modules

• Investigations Module
• Project Module

Specialised Modules

• Counselling Principles and Philosophy
• Psychological Testing & Measurement
• Conceptual Issues and Critical Debates in Psychology
• Industrial and Organisational Psychology

Elective Modules (Choose 2)

• Health Psychology OR Cyberpsychology
• Educational Psychology OR Human Factors Psychology

MQA Compulsory Subjects*

• Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation (M’sian Students)
• Malay Communication Language (Int’l Students)
• Philosophy and Current Issues
• Workplace Professional Skills
• Integrity and Anti-corruption
• Co-Curriculum

(*All students are required to successfully complete these modules as stipulated by the Malaysian Qualification Agency)

Entry Requirements

Please note that under Ministry of Higher Education regulations, only students who have achieved the minimum requirement in the English Language proficiency assessment as indicated above will be allowed to continue their studies in the main study programme. Students who do not have the required English Language achievement may apply for a student visa on conditional basis and are allowed to enrol in an English Language Certification programme at APU upon arrival in Malaysia and, subsequently, appear for the IELTS/TOEFL/PTE/MUET assessment.

Students who are unable to obtain the required level of English Competency during the maximum 12 months’ period, will not be allowed to pursue their studies in the main programme and will have to return to their home country.

Students from English speaking countries and those with qualifications taught in English (IGCSE, A-Levels, IB, American High School Diploma etc) are exempted from English requirements. Applications for exemption must be accompanied by supporting documents. 

Note:  The credit requirement at SPM/IGCSE level can be waived should the grades obtained at the STPM/STAM/Diploma/Matriculation/Foundation level are equivalent/higher.

The above entry requirements may differ for specific programmes based on the latest programme standards published by Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).

The qualification and entry requirements for the programmes will be determined based on the "" published by Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).

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