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B.A. (Hons.) - Psychology
Approval Code: (A 1459; 12/2010)

Programme Overview

As life experiences in this modern world assume increasing complexities and the change in social landscape may cause complications and confusion, many turn to the study of Psychology to understand the functional equilibrium between lifestyle, cultures and the human being.

The Psychology degree programme is constructed to equip students with the necessary knowledge and skills, which will assist them to achieve healthy adjustments in their social existence and occupational well-being. This degree programme exhibits two major features; namely, a balanced course exposure and three Co-Operative Placements through workplace experience.

Students will be exposed to learning abstract fundamentals in the discipline of Psychology, and also applied Psychology (eg. Industrial & Organizational, Educational, Clinical) to gain a taste of their practical values in social and community services.

This comprehensive training will enable students to derive a rudimentary understanding of the social reality of workplace environments in the larger society outside. Students will develop considerable self-confidence in meeting challenges coming their way upon graduation.

Programme Details

Three years


Entry Requirements

Minimum Entry Qualifications for Foundation Programme
SPM / O-Levels or its equivalent	5 Credits
UEC	3 Credits
Minimum Entry Qualifications for Degree Programme
UCSI University Foundation	Pass
A-Levels / STPM	2 Principals
UEC	5 Credits
Equivalent Courses	Case-by-case basis

English Language Requirements
A distinction (A1 or A2) in SPM / UEC English, MUET Band 5, or a score of 213 (Computer based) / 550 (Written based) / 79-80 (Internet based) in TOEFL, or Band 5.5 in IELTS. If English Language requirements are not fulfilled, additional English module(s) must be taken at UCSI University.


Intakes

January, May, September

Assessments

Coursework percentage : 60% and written examination percentage : 40%


Course Outline

Foundation

• Computing Studies
• Economics
• Introduction to Business
• Accounting Practice
• Algebra & Trigonometry
• Computing Essential
• Writing for Academic Purpose
• Film & Arts Appreciation
• Quantitative Methods
• Office Application
• Introduction to Probability and Statistics

Year 1
Compulsory

• Study Skills & Employability
• Expository Writing
• Introduction to Public Speaking
• Introduction to Psychology I
• Introduction to Psychology II
• Introduction to Sociology
• Statistics for Psychology
• Lifespan Development
• Co-Operative Placement I

Elective A (Choose One)

• Introduction to Management & Organisational Theory
• Business Economics
• Fundamental of Marketing

Elective B (Choose One)

• Introduction to Advertising
• Introduction to Public Relations
• English for SP: Business Communications

Year 2
Compulsory

• Psychological Research Method I
• Cognitive Psychology
• Psychological Research Method II
• Personality Theories
• Social Psychology
• Physiological Psychology
• Industrial & Organizational Psychology
• Psychological Testing & Assessment
• Research Design & Analysis
• Co-Operative Placement II

Elective A (Choose One)

• Human Sexuality
• Sociology of the Family
• Sociology of Juvenile Delinquency

Elective B (Choose One)

• Educational Psychology
• Health Psychology
• Skills & Human Factors

Year 3
Compulsory

• Abnormal Psychology
• Counseling Psychology
• Philosophical Issues in Psychology
• Ethics & Professional Issues in Psychology
• Independent Project A
• Independent Project B
• Professional Development
• Co-Operative Placement III

Elective A (Choose One)

• Cross-cultural Psychology
• Training Skills for Psychologists

Career Opportunities

For those aspiring to pursue a professional career in the challenging field of Psychology, the career prospects are indeed broad for graduates trained in this field. Major employment areas include commercial advertising, business and marketing research, public relations, human resource development, education, consumer behavior research, crisis management centres, health and medical centres and many more. With further learning in the field, graduates can also enter promising careers in professional counseling, consultant, corporate training, lectureship and therapist.

Last Updated: 09 June 2009