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Course Overview

Ideal for students who are curious and enjoy life-long learning, and analysing behaviour and thinking. This programme stands out for its effective blend of world-class theories and hands-on learning which offers a greater understanding of human minds, emotions and behaviours. An emphasis on soft skills such as communication and leadership gives students an added edge in terms of future employability in the fields of social work, counselling, law, political science, and human resource

* This programme received a 100% graduate employability score in the Ministry of Higher Education’s Graduate Employability 2022. (Source: )
 

Assessments

Coursework percentage: 60% and written examination percentage: 40%.

Curriculum

Year 1

• Hubungan Etnik (Local) OR Malaysian Studies (International)
• Tamadun Islam and Tamadun Asia (Local) OR Bahasa Komunikasi 3 (International)
• University Life
• Introduction of Psychology
• Positive Psychology
• Extra-curricular Learning Experience 1
• Statistics for Psychology
• Lifespan Development
• Social Psychology
• Religions in Malaysia
• Co-Operative Placement 1

Liberal Arts Electives (Choose THREE)

• Critical Issues in the Contemporary World
• Future Directions, Futurecasting
• Persuasive Speech
• Thinking and Being

Year 2

• Psychological Research Methods 1
• Psychological Research Methods 2
• Neuropsychology
• Cognitive Psychology
• Extra-curricular Learning Experience 2
• Personality Theories
• Psychological Testing and Measurement
• Counselling Theories and Techniques
• Educational Psychology
• Health Psychology
• Co-Operative Placement 2

Psychology Electives (Choose THREE)

• Human Sexuality
• Family and Marriage
• Juvenile Delinquency
• Expressive Therapy
• Media Psychology and Technology
• Sport Psychology

Year 3

• Industrial and Organisational Psychology
• Abnormal Psychology
• Independent Project A
• Extra-curricular Learning Experience 3
• Philosophical Issues in Psychology
• Ethics and Professional Issues in Psychology
• Cross-Cultural Psychology
• Independent Project B
• Entrepreneurial Psychology
• Professional Development in Psychology
• Co-Operative Placement 3

General Courses (MPU) are compulsory for all students.

U1

For Malaysian students:

1. Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations
   (Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban)
2. Philosophy and Contemporary Issues
   (Falsafah dan Isu Semasa)

For foreign students:

1. Philosophy and Contemporary Issues
2. Communication in Bahasa Melayu 3
   (Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 3)

Entry Requirements

Academic Requirements

Candidates must meet either of the following requirements:

STPM

Passed at least two (2) subjects with a minimum Grade C (GP 2.00) in any two (2) subjects

A-Level

Passed at least two (2) subjects with a minimum Grade D in any two (2) subjects

UEC

Passed at least five (5) subjects with a minimum Grade B

?Matriculation

A minimum CGPA of 2.0 with credit in Mathematics and a Science subject, and pass English at SPM/O-Level

?UCSI Foundation Programme / Foundation Programme from Other Higher Education Provider (HEP) / Diploma

Passed with a minimum CGPA of 2.00

?International Baccalaureate

Passed with a minimum score of 26/42 from 6 subjects

South Australian Matriculation (SAM) / South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) / Australian Matriculation (AUSMAT) / Tertiary Entrance Examinations (TEE) / Canadian Pre-University (CPU) / Canadian International Matriculation (CIMP)

Passed with a minimum average of 60%

New South Wales Higher School Certificate (HSC), Australian Year 12 / Northern Tertiary Certificate of Education (NTCE), Australian Year 12 / Western Australia Certificate of Education (WACE), Australian Year 12

Passed with a minimum average of 60%

High School Certificate / Secondary School Diploma (Grade 12) / Canadian (Grade 12)

Passed with a minimum average of 60%

?Pra-U2 Singapore

Passed with a minimum CGPA of 2.00

?Other qualifications deemed equivalent by Malaysian Qualifications Agency

*Discretion is given to Head of School to deal with borderline academic requirements.

Important Note:
*All the above qualifications need to be supported with at least credits in (Mathematics and Biology/ Physics/ Chemistry/ General Science/ Applied Science and a pass in English at SPM level).
 

FOUNDATION IN ARTS LEADING TO BA (HONS) PSYCHOLOGY

SPM / O-Level

Minimum 5 credits including credit in Mathematics and a science subject & Pass English

UEC

Minimum 3 credits including credits in Mathematics and a science subject & Pass English

English Language Requirements

For Local Students

MUET

Band 3

SPM English Language

Grade B+

SPM English Language 1119/O-Level/IGCSE

Grade C

UEC English Language

Grade A2

• In the event that the English language requirements are not met, applicants will be required to take the Basic English and English Foundation for in-sessional academic enhancement concurrently with the programme.

For International Students

154

IELTS

Band 5.0

Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests

154

TOEFL IBT

40

Pearson Test of English

47

MUET

Band 3.5

• In the event that the English Language Requirements are not met, student may be required to undertake additional English module(s) prior to or concurrently with the undergraduate programme, based on the University’s decision.
• International students holding equivalent academic qualifications but which are not conducted in English, are required to sit for the English Placement Test, which may result in the taking of the English for Tertiary Education (1 to 10 months). Students who intend to pursue the above undergraduate programme directly, are advised to fulfil the above English requirements prior to commencing their studies at the University.

Career Prospects

• Public Relations
• Child Development Specialist
• Human Resources
• Management Consultant
• Psychologist
• Political Analyst