Bachelor of Psychology (Hons)

Campus

HELP Subang 2

Level of Study

Undergraduate

Duration

3 years

Intakes

Jan, May, Aug

Course Code

JPT/BPP(U) (R2/311/6/0044) (A10826 ) 10/24

HELP University is proud to offer distinct pathways to attain a degree in Psychology. The primary pathway we offer is the Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) Programme, which can be completed fully at HELP University. Students, if they so choose, may also transfer credits to affiliated universities. 

Applicants must have one of the following Entry requirements:

  • HELP Foundation in Arts/Science
    Pass all subjects (minimum of 4 Credits)
  • A-Levels
    1 C, 1 D
  • STPM
    2 Cs
  • UEC
    5 Bs
  • South Australian Matriculation
    ATAR 65
  • Canadian Pre-U
    Average 65 (6 subjects)
  • Foundation Programmes
    Pass all subjects (minimum 50% Credits)
  • Diploma Programmes
    Pass all subjects (minimum 30% Credits)

Local Programs have to be MQA-approved. The standard entry requirement of 3 SPM/O-Level Credits (including credits in 1 Math subject & 1 Science subject) still applies to all students. Malaysian students also have to attain a Pass in SPM Bahasa Melayu. Credit is equivalent to 60 out of 100 marks.

Applicants must have one of the following English requirements:

  • IELTS
    5.5
  • TOEFL
    550 paper-based (213 computer-based; 80 Internet-based)
  • MUET
    Band 5
  • SPM
    A for English (A1/A2 or A+/A/A-) “(not including SPM 1119)”
  • UEC
    B for English
  • HELP Foundation in Arts/Science
    Credit for either Intermediate English or Advanced English
  • South Australian Matriculation
    14/20 for English as a Second Language
  • Canadian Pre-U
    65 for ENG4U

Please note that the University standard entry requirement for degree is MUET Band 3, but the Department of Psychology requires MUET Band 5.

RM 80,600

9 COMPULSORY SUBJECTS

  • Introduction to Psychology 1(Biopsychology, Individual Differences, Cognitive Psychology)
  • Introduction of Psychology 2(Social Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Abnormal Psychology)
  • Scientific Thinking & Academic Writing
  • Introduction to Quantitative Methods 1
  • Introduction to Quantitative Methods 2
  • Career Exploration
  • Contextual Intelligence
  • 3 MPU subjects

10 SUBJECTS

  • Advanced Quantitative Methods 1
  • Advanced Quantitative Methods 2
  • Social Psychology
  • Human Personality
  • Biopsychology
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Understanding & Managing Emotion
  • Industrial Training
  • 2 MPU subjects

5 SUBJECTS

  • Undergraduate Thesis
  • Ethics in Psychology
  • Abnormal Psychology
  • Learning and Cognition
  • Career Development & Planning
  • Data Analytics for Psychology

We are proud to offer over 20 electives from different fields of Psychology. Students have the privilege of choosing seven papers in Year 2 and 3 from the following:

  • Counselling Skills
  • Counselling Theories and Techniques
  • Conflict Theory and Resolution
  • Human Services
  • Group Process
  • Educational Psychology
  • Exceptional Children: Developmental Disorders
  • Understanding Child Abuse and Neglect
  • Learning Disabilities
  • Introduction to Industrial/ Organisational Psychology
  • Psychology in the Workplace
  • Substance Abuse
  • Forensic Psychology
  • Health Psychology
  • Cross Cultural Psychology
  • Youth Work and Services
  • Issues in Contemporary Psychology
  • Psychology of Eating
  • Human Motivation
  • Psychology of Film
  • Gender Studies
  • Psychology of Film
  • Qualitative Research

New and different electives are added every year at the department’s discretion.

(1+2)

  • Queensland University of Technology
  • University of Adelaide
  • Macquarie University
(1+3)
  • Macquarie University
  • University of Queensland
(1+3.5, 1.5+2.5, 1.5+3)
  • University of Queensland
(2+1)
  • Murdoch University
  • Queensland University of Technology
  • University of Adelaide
  • Macquarie University
  • Edith Cowan University
(2+2)
  • Macquarie University

(1+2)

  • University of Otago

(2+1) 

  • University of Otago

(3+1) 

  • University of Otago

(1+2)

  • Bangor University
  • Goldsmiths, University of London
  • The Queen's University of Belfast
  • University of Essex
  • University of Leeds
  • University of Plymouth
  • University of Portsmouth
  • University of Sheffield
  • University of the West of England
(2+1)
  • Bangor University
  • Middlesex University
  • University of Northampton
  • University of Portsmouth
  • University of West England

Why Psychology @ HELP?
  • One of Southeast Asia’s Largest Psychology Programmes
  • Distinguished Academics
  • Strong Research Culture
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