3 years
BACHELOR OF PSYCHOLOGY
KPT / JPT( R2 / 0313 / 6 / 0052) 05 / 30- MQA / SWA11799
February, July and October
RM43,200 Malaysian student
RM49,920 International student 2026 fees per year
Professionally accredited
CAREER PATHS You can have a career in a diverse range of fields, including:
• organisational psychologist
• research
• clinical psychology
• human resources
• community services and counselling
• education
• health services.
For those with a passion for understanding and helping people.
If you’ re interested in studying psychology and exploring the biological, psychological, and social factors that shape human behaviour, this course is for you.
This course is designed for those who wish to study psychology and understand the complexities of human behaviour and the biological, psychological and social factors that contribute to individual group and community processes. You will learn about how psychological, social and personality factors influence thinking and behaviour as well as how interventions can be applied to help people lead more satisfying and meaningful lives.
Your required study includes the core sequence of psychology units and the opportunity to complete a major stream of study in mental health and wellbeing, or applied psychology, designed to give you a broad understanding of psychological science in practice. This will give you a solid foundation in the fundamental concepts of psychology, equipping you to grow into a competent professional. You will also learn about widely used methods for promoting mental health and well-being, and develop the skills needed to effectively advocate for mental health in various settings.
Professionally accredited
This course is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council.
Course structure
The course develops through two themes: A. PSYCHOLOGY SEQUENCE These studies will address core areas of psychology, including the theoretical and empirical basis of our current understanding of human psychology, brain function and evidence-based approaches to psychological intervention. Building a strong foundation in your understanding of psychology will enable you to appreciate the major challenges in psychology today and in the future.
B. PSYCHOLOGY IN PRACTICE AND SOCIETY This is the component of the course where you will choose one of two streams:
• Mental health and wellbeing
• Applied psychology.
These streams will enable you to understand and apply a coherent body of knowledge to a range of contexts for the benefit of society in general.
C. ELECTIVE STUDY
Monash has a strong focus on research, which has really helped me improve my critical thinking and interest in doing research. The lecturers are also very supportive and always willing to share their insights with students, which makes the learning environment even more engaging and inspiring.”
FELISE CHEE HUAN YI
Bachelor of Psychological Science
Felise was inspired to study psychology after growing up with a family member who has a neurodevelopmental disorder. Witnessing the challenges they faced sparked a passion to change how mental health is perceived. She aspires to become an ABA therapist and open a centre providing early intervention for children with special needs, driven by a commitment to build a more inclusive and compassionate community.
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