3 years
February, July and October
KPT/JPT (R/311/6/0068) 05/25 - MQA/SWA11799
A Psychological Science degree opens up
an extraordinary range of career options.
Our graduates develop knowledge and skills that
are transferable to a variety of workplaces. Some
become professional psychologists and researchers,
while some work in fields where their degree can
be useful like human resources or marketing.
You’ll study psychology, cognition, emotion,
society and the self, and how you can apply your
knowledge in these areas to help people improve
their lives. Expect to also develop relevant
interpersonal and communication skills, and
master essential research design procedures,
statistical analyses and methods of written and
oral communication.
This course contains a sequence of units that’s
accredited by the Australian Psychology
Accreditation Council.
Course outcomes
Upon completion of this course, you’ll have:
• acquired a fundamental understanding of
the major principles of psychology
• been exposed to a broad cross-section of
topics relevant to applied and professional
psychology
• developed critical thinking skills that will help
broaden your understanding and perspectives
about contemporary issues as well as
psychology
• developed effective interpersonal and
communication skills
• mastered the essential research design
procedures, statistical analyses and methods
of written and oral communication relevant to
the field of psychology
• developed an understanding of psychology in
the global context
• acquired skills in modern information
technologies, which will enhance your
effectiveness in employment
• the ability to commence or develop careers in
psychology
• the skills and encouragement to progress to
postgraduate studies and/or research.
Areas of study
Psychology and its application in a global context.
Course structure
The course comprises 144 points, of which 126
points are focused on the study of psychological
science and 18 points are free electives. Units
are generally six points. The course develops
through three themes:
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PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE
RM36,977 Malaysian student
RM42,315 International student
A. PSYCHOLOGY FUNDAMENTALS
AND FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS (72 points)
This will cover the core areas of psychology,
including knowledge of the theoretical and
empirical basis of our current understanding of
human behaviour and cognition. You’ll complete:
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Blueprints for life
Life on Earth
Psychology I A
Psychology I B
Biological psychology
Developmental psychology
Personality and social psychology
Abnormal psychology
Perception and cognitive psychology
Three additional units appropriate to the area
of focus (18 points).
Global Context stream:
• Introduction to world politics and history
• Transformation from above: globalisation and
the state
• Contemporary social psychology.
2020 fees per year
Professionally accredited
CAREER PATHS
You can have a career in a diverse
range of fields, including:
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research
clinical psychology
human resources
community services and
counselling
• education
• health services.
NOTE
To be a registered psychologist,
you’ll need to undergo further study
and training after completing this
degree.
B. RESEARCH METHODS AND CRITICAL
THINKING (six points)
You’ll develop an understanding of the scientific
method in order to critically evaluate
contemporary and historical claims relating to
human behaviour and mental processes, and to
apply this knowledge to the generation of new
research questions. You’ll complete:
• Research methods and theory.
C. PSYCHOLOGY IN PRACTICE AND SOCIETY
(48 points)
This is the component of the course through
which you’ll develop further skills and knowledge
in psychology, or study units in supporting
disciplines that underpin your particular area of
focus for practice. You’ll complete:
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Mental health in the community
Psychological testing, theories of ability and ethics
Health psychology
Introduction to counselling
Transforming community: Project design and
public relations for social campaigns
• Borders, people and identity: Migration in the
21st century
• Scientific practice and communication
• Positive psychology.
D. ELECTIVE STUDY (18 points)
You may choose electives from any school as long
as you have the prerequisites and there are no
restrictions on admission to the units. The units
may be at any level, however no more than 10
units (60 points) are to be completed at level one
in this course.
UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2020
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