Diploma in Psychology

Program Overview

This APU Diploma in Psychology is designed to provide:

Students a rigorous grounding in the science of human behaviour, with a focus on contemporary psychological themes such as mental health, neurodiversity, and cross-cultural understanding in a global context.

Emphasises immersive, dynamic learning that builds communication clarity, ethical awareness, interpersonal competence, collaboration confidence, and strong digital and research literacy.

Offers purposeful exposure to NGOs and inclusive organisations, fostering practical insight, personal growth, and a deep appreciation of diverse communities.

Key Modules

1Academic Research Skills

2Practical IT Skills

3Introduction to Psychology

4Historical Perspectives of Psychology

5People Management

6Professional Communication

7Developmental Psychology

8Ethics in Psychology

9Social Psychology

10Psychological Research Methods 1

11Cross Cultural Psychology

12Psychology of Relationships

13Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship

14Communication Theories

15Psychological Research Methods 2

16Organisational Behaviour

17Personality Psychology

18Biological Psychology

19Psychology in Film and Television

20Cognitive Psychology

21Abnormal Psychology

22Special Educational Needs OR

23Expressive Arts Therapy

24Bachelor of Science (Hons) Psychology

25Cyberpsychology

26People and Culture

Entry Requirements

SPM: 3 Credits in at least 3 subjects at SPM level, with a minimum of a pass in Bahasa Malaysia, Sejarah (History), Mathematics and Biology/ Physics/ Chemistry/ General Science/ Applied Science;

IGCSE/O-LEVELS: 3 Credits (Grade C & above) in at least 3 subjects at IGCSE/O-Levels, with pass in Mathematics and Biology/ Physics/ Chemistry/ General Science/ Applied Science ;

UEC: 3 Credits (Grade B & above) in at least 3 subjects in UEC

CERTIFICATE: Pass relevant Certificate Programme or its equivalent;

Diploma in Psychology

Program Overview

Key Modules

Entry Requirements

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