Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Psychology

Program 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.

Key Modules

1Social Psychology

2Historical Perspectives in Psychology

3Introduction to Psychology

4Intercultural Communication

5Developmental Psychology

6Abnormal Psychology

7Ethics in Psychology

8Psychological Research Methods 1

9Fundamental of Entrepreneurship

10Biological Psychology

11Cognitive Psychology

12Social Media

13Psychological Research Methods 2

14Statistics in Psychology

15Personality Psychology

16Industrial and Organisational Psychology

17Cyberpsychology

18Psychological Testing & Measurement

19Counselling Psychology

20Final Year Project 1

21Conceptual Issues and Critical Debates in Psychology

22Educational Psychology

23Final Year Project 2

24Forensic Psychology OR Health Psychology

25Human Factors Psychology OR Positive Psychology

26Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation (M’sian Students)

27Malay Communication Language (Int’l Students)

28Philosophy and Current Issues

29Workplace Professional Skills

30Integrity and Anti-corruption

31Co-Curriculum

Entry Requirements

STPM: 2 Passes in STPM with a minimum Grade C (GP 2.0), a Credit in Mathematics and Science/ Chemistry/ Physics/ Biology, and a Pass in English at SPM Level or its equivalent.

A-Level: 2 Passes in A-Level in any 2 subjects, a Credit in Mathematics and Science/ Chemistry/ Physics/ Biology, and a Pass in English at SPM/O-Level/IGCSE or its equivalent.

UEC: 5 Grade B’s in UEC with a Credit in Mathematics and Science/ Chemistry/ Physics/ Biology, and a Pass in English at SPM/O-Level/IGCSE or its equivalent.

Matriculation/ Foundation: Passed Foundation programme (minimum CGPA of 2.0) with a Credit in Mathematics and Science/ Chemistry/ Physics/ Biology, and a Pass in English at SPM/O-Level/IGCSE or its equivalent.

Diploma: A Diploma and its equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.0 and a Credit in Mathematics and Science/Chemistry/Physics/Biology, and a Pass in English at SPM/O-Level/IGCSE or its equivalent. Diploma in Psychology with a minimum CGPA of 2.0. Note: Fulfilment of requirements for Credit Transfer is subject to approval by the APU Academic Board.

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

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Psychology

Program Overview

Key Modules

Entry Requirements

Career Prospects

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