Master of Child Psychology

Program Overview

Focusing on a crucial stage in developmental psychology, this Masters programme equips graduate learners like yourself with new insights on how children learn and the way they interact with their surroundings. In-depth training and applied knowledge characterise the delivery of the programme and you will understand – and appreciate – how subjectivities bring out the best in children. Nothing is left to chance and you will challenge yourself as you test each assumption from the classroom to the socialisation process.

Offered via applied and research pathways, the programme is designed to suit different learning preferences. It was also tailored with you in mind. Delve full-time into the programme or opt for the part-time study option that addresses the rigorous demands and responsibilities shouldered by today’s educators. The latter sees classes being delivered in a format that fits your professional – and personal – schedule, negating any possibility of career disruption. Regardless of your choice, the programme will accomplish the same purpose: The positive impact it will have on your work.

With that assurance, you can look forward to an intellectual environment where ideas are constantly born, debated and refined. Your peers will be established professionals from diverse fields, setting the stage for a dynamic process of peer-to-peer learning and camaraderie. And as you participate in intense sessions that concern myriad fields from the development of a child’s self-concept to attachment theories, you will evolve into the higher-order educator the world needs. You will versatile in your approach. You will learn to make the smarter decisions. And you won’t just adapt to change in the education system. You’ll be ahead of it.

These salient points set the Masters of Child Psychology apart as the preferred choice for educators. It’s far more than a postgraduate qualification. It’s a future-proof gateway to tomorrow’s education. And most importantly, it’s the smarter solution to nurture a smarter generation.

This programme received a 100% graduate employability score in the Ministry of Higher

Key Modules

1Semester 1

2Children's Social, Emotional and Cognitive Development

3Child Psychopathology

4Behavioural and Emotional Assessment of Children

5Research Design and Methods

6Semester 2

7Family, Children and Education

8Cognitive Assessment of Children

9Statistical Methods

10Research Project 1

11Semester 3

12Ethics and Professional Issues in Child Psychology

13Guidance and Therapy with Children

14Research Project 2

15Semester 4

16Internship

Entry Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in Psychology (Level 6, MQF) with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 or its equivalent, as accepted by the HEP Senate;

A Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 but less than 2.50 may be accepted, subject to a rigorous internal assessment;*

Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree (non-psychology, Level 6, MQF) with a minimum CGPA of 2.50, with a minimum of 45 credits of prerequisite modules in Psychology, or a graduate diploma in Psychology, or its equivalent, as accepted by the HEP Senate;

Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree (non-psychology, Level 6, MQF) with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 and a Master’s degree in Psychology, with a minimum of 45 credits of prerequisite modules in Psychology, or a graduate diploma in Psychology, or its equivalent, as accepted by the HEP Senate;

Other relevant equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government as equivalent to the above requirements.

* Rigorous internal assessment may include an independent panel interview, GRE Psychology examination and relevant extensive experience.

Academic Requirements

English Language Requirements

For International Students

Cambridge Linguaskill

The medium of instruction is English Language for the Bachelor Degree studies.

Career Prospects

Child Development Centers

Human Services

School

Hospital

Treatment Facilities

Justice System

Private Practice

Academics

Education

Government Agencies

NGO

Bridging Courses

Introduction of Psychology

Psychological Research Method 1

Statistics for Psychology

Lifespan Development

Social Psychology

Neuropsychology

Cognitive Psychology

Personality Theories

Psychological Research Method 2

Counselling Theories and Techniques

Ethics and Professional Issues in Psychology

Psychological Testing and Measurement

Cross Cultural Psychology

Bridging course - Master in Child psychology

(for student with non-psychology background)

Total credit hour: 46

Tuition Fee (Local): RM27,700.00

Tuition Fee (International): RM30,120.00

Master of Child Psychology

Program Overview

Key Modules

Entry Requirements

Career Prospects

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