BA (Hons) Psychology

Key Modules

• 1Introduction of Psychology
• 2Positive Psychology
• 3Statistics for Psychology
• 4Developmental Psychology
• 5Social Psychology
• 6Extra-curricular Learning Experience 1
• 7Co-Operative Placement 1
• 8Liberal Arts Electives
• 9(Choose THREE)
• 10Critical Issues in the Contemporary World
• 11Human Sexuality
• 12Persuasive Speech
• 13Thinking and Being
• 14Psychological Research Method
• 15Cross-cultural Psychology
• 16Biological Psychology
• 17Cognitive Psychology
• 18Extra-curricular Learning Experience 2
• 19Personality Psychology
• 20Sensation and Perception
• 21Psychological Testing and Assessment
• 22Counselling Theories and Techniques
• 23Educational Psychology
• 24Health Psychology
• 25Co-Operative Placement 2
• 26Psychology Electives
• 27Family and Marriage
• 28Juvenile Delinquency
• 29Expressive Therapy
• 30Neuropsychology
• 31Criminology and Forensic Psychology
• 32Sport Psychology
• 33Industrial and Organisational Psychology
• 34Abnormal Psychology
• 35Environmental Psychology
• 36History of Psychology
• 37Independent Project A
• 38Extra-curricular Learning Experience 3
• 39Philosophical Issues in Psychology
• 40Ethics and Professional Issues in Psychology
• 41Final Year Project A
• 42Final Year Project B
• 43Entrepreneurial Psychology
• 44Professional Development in Psychology
• 45Co-Operative Placement 3
• 46Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations
• 47(Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban)
• 48Philosophy and Contemporary Issues
• 49(Falsafah dan Isu Semasa)
• 50Integrity and Anti-Corruption
• 51Effective Speaking
• 52Effective Writing
• 53For International students:
• 54Communication in Bahasa Melayu 3
• 55(Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 3)

Entry Requirements

• Candidates must meet either of the following requirements:
• Passed at least two (2) subjects with a minimum Grade C (GP 2.00) in any two (2) subjects
• Passed at least two (2) subjects with a minimum Grade D in any two (2) subjects
• Passed at least five (5) subjects with a minimum Grade B
• 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
• High School Certificate / Secondary School Diploma (Grade 12) / Canadian (Grade 12)
• Pra-U2 Singapore
• Other qualifications deemed equivalent by Malaysian Qualifications Agency
• Discretion is given to Head of School to deal with borderline academic requirements.
• 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
• Minimum 5 credits including credit in Mathematics and a science subject & Pass English
• Minimum 3 credits including credits in Mathematics and a science subject & Pass English
• Academic Requirements
• English Language Requirements
• For Local Students
• SPM English Language
• SPM English Language 1119/O-Level/IGCSE
• UEC English Language
• 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
• Cambridge Linguaskill
• Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests
• Pearson Test of English
• 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