FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
PSYCHOLOGY
Diploma in Psychology
study pathway
Diploma in Psychology
BACHELOR OF PSYCHOLOGY (HONOURS)
3 Years
MASTER OF EDUCATION
1 - 2 Years / Part-Time
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN EDUCATION
3 - 6 Years / Part-Time
DIPLOMA IN PSYCHOLOGY
MQA/FA 11906 | KPT/R/0313/4/0014 (10/2029)
The Diploma in Psychology programme aims to provide students with knowledge, practical skills and understanding in psychology at the fundamental level. The programme will prepare students to apply their learning in various work setting related to psychology as well as for academic development. Students will be trained to demonstrate the application of psychology knowledge interpersonally, in teamwork and an organisation.
Programme Length:
2 Years
Programme Credit:
90 Credit Hours
Intakes:
January / May / September
Career Opportunities
Diploma in Psychology
– Psychology Research Assistant
– Psychology Researcher Officer
– Marketing Executive
– Customer Service Executive
– Teaching Assistant
– Human Resource Executive
Programme Modules
Diploma in Psychology
| – Academic Writing – Academic Reading – English for Communication – Introduction to Psychology : Methods & Social – Learning Skills | – Gen-AI for Design Exploration | – Teamwork and Leadership/ Bahasa Kebangsaan A – Critical Thinking – Child and Infants Psychology – Research Method in Psychology – Emotion and Motivation |
– Fundamentals Social Psychology | – Psychology of Learning – Cognitive Psychology – Personality – Integrity and Anti-Corruption | – Gerontology – Abnormal Psychology – Industrial and Organisational Psychology – Business Portfolio |
*The programme module structure shown on this page is based on Intake A. The module is subject to change.
*The MPU Modules are translated to English. Please visit [here] for the original module name.
YAASHINI A/P CHELLATHORAI
Pyshcology (2024)
Class presentations have led me to do a lot of research, through which I’ve found my passion. My lecturers have believed in me more than I have believed in myself. Whenever I made mistakes, they would call me in person and guide me. I have never felt inferior when they were around.
Entry Requirements
Diploma in Psychology
SPM : Credits in 3 subjects AND (a)
O Level: Credits in 3 subjects AND (a)
UEC: 3Bs AND (a)
STPM: Grade C (CGPA 2.00) in 1 subject
A level: Full pass in 2 subjects
STAM: min Maqbul rank AND (a)
Certificate (MQF Level 4): CGPA 2.00
Others: Any other equivalent qualification recognised by the Malaysia Government which will be considered on a case by case basis.
(a) Additional Requirement:
AND *A PASS in Mathematics and Biology/ Physics/ Chemistry/ General Science/ Applied Science at SPM level or equivalent qualifications.
*Note:
Those without a pass/credit in Mathematics and/or Biology/ Physics/ Chemistry/ General Science/Applied Science at SPM level or equivalent can be admitted but are required to attend special enhancement course(s). These special enhancement courses should be SPM equivalent, remedial in nature. Students must pass/credit the Mathematics and Biology/ Physics/ Chemistry/General Science/Applied Science enhancement courses as a prerequisite to related core courses taught in English. [Not Applicable to International Candidates]
Malaysian Student
MALAYSIAN ENGLISH ENTRY REQUIREMENT
No Minimum English Requirement
* A Learning Assistance Session (LAS) (from Week 7 to Week 12) will be provided at no cost if the student fails the English assessment in week 4.
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International Student
INTERNATIONAL ENGLISH ENTRY REQUIREMENT
IELTS: 4.0
TOEFL Essentials (Online): 5
TOEFL iBT: 30-31
PTE: 36
MUET: Band 3
Cambridge English / Linguaskill: 140
*International Students who did not meet the International English Requirement are required to enrol the RU English Preparation Programme (EPP) AND achieve the requirement of any equivalent English qualification.
Application Fee: RM4,500
Admission Fee: RM10,000
Indicative Tuition Fee: RM29, 500
Total Fee: RM44,000
(Approx. USD9,400)
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