BACHELOR OF SOCIAL SCIENCE (HONOURS) PSYCHOLOGY

(R2/311/6/0046)06/24 (A10064)

About
Psychology relates to the study of the human mind and behaviours. It explores the processes involved in normal and abnormal thoughts, feelings and actions.

Bachelor of Social Science (Hons) Psychology aims at building in-depth knowledge of an appreciation for the concepts and theories of psychology. It equips students with knowledge of psychology and understanding of the range of applications of that knowledge. Emphasis is placed on the relevance of the courses to meet the changing needs of the Malaysian socio-economic environment.

Highlights of the Programme

  • Strong connection and collaboration with the industry and community.
  • Strong research culture with multidisciplinary collaborations.
  • Opportunities for student exchange and internship abroad that enhance career prospect in international arena.
  • Curriculum are designed by benchmarking with world top universities.
  • Program advisory panel consists of leading industrial players.

Duration
3 Years

Intake
Jan, May and October

Career Prospects

  • Human resource management
  • Corporate trainer
  • Research assistant / Market research
  • Educator
  • Psychometric consultant

 

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

  • Industrial & Organisational Psychology
  • Introduction to Psychology
  • Child & Adolescent Psychology
  • Positive Psychology
  • Educational Psychology
  • Introduction to Counselling
  • Research Methods in Behavioural Science
  • Statistical Techniques for Behavioural Science I
  • Statistical Techniques for Behavioural Science II
  • Philosophy & Ethics in Psychology
  • Principles of Marketing
  • Counselling Skills
  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Organisational Behaviour
  • Psychology of Diversity
  • Personality
  • Psychological Testing & Measurement
  • Social Psychology
  • Adult & Ageing Psychology
  • Abnormal Psychology: Childhood & Adolescent
  • Abnormal Psychology: Adult & Ageing
  • Introduction to Occupational Safety & Health
  • Industrial Training
  • Final Year Project I
  • Final Year Project II
  • Contemporary Issues in Psychology
  • Physiological Psychology
Psychology Elective (Choose 1)
  • Creative Approaches in Counselling
  • Crisis & Trauma Counselling
  • Behaviour Modification
University Core & General Studies (MPU)
For Local Student
  • Co-curriculum
  • English for Social Science
  • Critical Reaching & Thinking
  • National Language / Other Language
  • Sun Zi’s Art of War & Business Strategies
  • Falsafah dan Isu Semasa
  • Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban

    • Choose 1:
  • Introduction to Political Science
  • Culture & Communication
  • Introduction to Sociology
  • Development Trends in Malaysia
For International Student
  • Co-curriculum
  • English for Social Science
  • Critical Reaching & Thinking
  • Other Language
  • Sun Zi’s Art of War & Business Strategies
  • Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2
  • Philosophy & Current Issues

    • Choose 1:
  • Introduction to Political Science
  • Culture & Communication
  • Introduction to Sociology
  • Development Trends in Malaysia