KPT/JPT (R/311/6/0067) 02/21 - MQA/SWA0131
BACHELOR OF
PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE
(HONOURS)
1 year
February
RM38,213 Malaysian student
RM43,575 International student
2020 fees per year
Professionally accredited
Extend your studies for an extra year
after completing your bachelor’s degree
to broaden your understanding of the
psychological science discipline.
This course aims to increase your understanding
of theoretical and methodological aspects of
research, to develop your analytic, research and
communication skills, and to provide you with
advanced knowledge in specific areas of the
science and practice of psychology.
You’ll complete coursework components designed
to expand your knowledge of statistics and the
ethics of psychological research and practice, and
undertake a supervised research project that will
train you in discipline-specific and generic
research skills. The research project forms the
basis of a literature review and research paper
presented at the end of the course.
Course structure
This course consists of various assessed
components, including a supervised research
project, coursework seminars and lectures, and
a series of skills workshops. The course builds on
knowledge gained in the undergraduate
psychology major.
• Research project
• Statistics and data science for psychology
• Ethics, legal, and professional issues in
psychology
• Psychological assessment and intervention
• Psychology in society
CAREER PATHS
You’ll be well prepared to undertake
further studies towards clinical
practice or research.
NOTE
To be a registered psychologist, you’ll
need to undergo further study and
training after completing this course.
Progression to further studies
This course also prepares you to pursue a research
degree such as a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or
Doctor of Philosophy (Clinical Psychology), as well
as Master in Psychology courses. If you have
an honours degree in psychology from Monash
University Malaysia, you’ll be able to apply directly
for entry into higher degree by research programs.
I have wonderful lecturers who
I can bounce ideas off of and
get a better understanding of
a topic. Studying here has also
given me a glimpse of what
research entails, which was
really interesting.”
JEROME WONG CHUNG MUNN
Bachelor of Psychological Science
President of the Monash Catholic Society.
Interned at a psychological service centre.
UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2020
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