Bachelor of Psychological Science
COURSE DETAILS
HELP University’s Department of Psychology and Flinders University’s School of Psychology jointly offer the Bachelor of Psychological Science and Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) degree. This historic joint degree, the first of its kind in Asia, allows students to complete a three-year degree or a four-year honours degree in Malaysia which is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). This accreditation allows graduates of this programme to apply directly to any Australian or New Zealand university to continue with their PhD or Masters studies.
This programme is available for students who have completed their pre-university studies and also for HELP Bachelor of Psychology students. HELP Bachelor of Psychology students are eligible to apply to transfer into Year 2 or Year 3 of this programme. Students who obtain a minimum GPA of 5.25 (out of 7) in the third year of the Bachelor of Psychological Science degree will be eligible to enter into Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours).
COURSE AIMS
The aims of this course are to develop knowledge of the factors influencing human behaviour and experience, and to provide skills for the application of this knowledge to issues in the real world. Graduates will develop core knowledge in psychological theory and research to prepare them for possible entry into an Honours programme in psychology.The course provides comprehensive knowledge of such fields as learning, motivation, personality, emotion, development across the lifespan, social and cultural influences, biological influences, and mental health. Also integral to the course is the development of critical thinking and research skills, and an understanding of the ethical responsibilities of researchers and psychology clinicians.
For more information on entry requirements, programme pathways, subjects listing and to get to know the faculty, please download our brochure.
- Subject Listing
- Entry Requirements
- Academic Pathway
- Fees
YEAR 1
- PSY 111 Introduction to Psychology 1
- PSY 112 Introduction to Psychology 2
- PSY 105 Introduction to Quantitative Methods
- PSY 106 Introduction to Qualitative Methods
- PSY 113 Psychology of Personal and Academic Development
- PSY 110 Career Exploration
YEAR 2
- PSY 201 Advanced Quantitative Methods 1
- PSY 202 Advanced Quantitative Methods 2
- PSY 205 Social Psychology
- PSY 207 Human Personality
- PSY 208 Biopsychology
- PSY 221 Developmental Psychology
- PSY 222 Learning and Cognition
- PSY 200 Industrial Training
Choose two topics from the following:
- PSY 209 Counselling Skills
- PSY 210 Conflict Theory and Resolution
- PSY 211 Human Services
- PSY 212 Educational Psychology
- PSY 215 Group Process
- PSY 216 Exceptional Children: Developmental Disorders
- PSY 218 Understanding Child Abuse and Neglect
- PSY 219 Understanding Children in a Changing Society
- PSY 223 Understanding and Managing Emotions
- PSY 224 Introduction to Coaching and Mentoring
- PSY 225 Psychology of Reading
- PSY 226 Psychology and Pop Culture
- PSY 227 Language and Development
YEAR 3
- PSYC 331 Research Methods
- PSYC 332 Ethics and Professional Practice in Psychology
- PSYC 333 Cognitive Psychology
- PSYC 334 Psychological Assessment: Basic Principles
- PSYC 300 Undergraduate Thesis
- PSYC 337 Interviewing and Counselling
- PSY 200 Industrial Training
Choose two topics from the following:
- PSYC 338 Child Development in a Cultural Context
- PSYC 339 Abnormal Psychology
- PSYC 340 Atypical Development
- PSYC 341 Psychology of Work
- PSYC 342 Human Factors
- PSYC 343 Introduction to Neuropsychology
MPU TOPICS*
- MPU 3123 Tamadun Islam dan Tamadun Asia (Islamic and Asian Civilization)For Malaysian students
- MPU 3113 Hubungan Etnik (Ethnic Relations)For Malaysian students
- MPU 3223 Leadership and Life Skills or MPU3213 Bahasa Kebangsaan A** (Malay Language A)For Malaysian students ** It is compulsory to take MPU3213 Bahasa Kebangsaan A if a Credit was not obtained for Bahasa Malaysia in the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (Malaysian Certificate of Education)
- MPU 3173 Malaysian Studies 3For International students
- MPU 3143 Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 (Communication in Malay Language)For International students
- MPU 3223 Leadership and Life SkillsFor International students
- MPU3213 Bahasa Kebangsaan AFor International students
All students are to take:
- MPU 3343 Career Pathwayss in the Field of Behavioural Sciences in Malaysia
- MPU 3422/MPU 3432 Co-Curriculu
Application Processing Time in Days: 5
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Under Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 03 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
19395 MYR
Annual Cost of Living: 20400 MYR
Application Fee: 263 MYR
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