Bachelor of Psychology (Hons)
Duration:
3 years
Intakes:
Jan 8, May 28, Aug 19
Campus:
HELP Subang 2
Level of Study:
Undergraduate
Faculty:
Faculty of Behavioral Sciences
Course Code:
KPT/JPS (R/311/6/0044) (A10826 ) 10/19
About this course
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. The American Degree Program (ADP) is the other pathway that HELP offers for those seeking a degree in psychology. The ADP however, is a transfer programme and students are expected to transfer to universities after completing several years at HELP.
Total Course Fees
RM 73,700
Subject Listing
9 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.
Entry Requirements
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.
English Requirements
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.
Academic Pathway
(1+2)
- Bond University
- Flinders University
- University of Queensland
- Queensland University of Technology
- University of Western Australia
(2+1)
- Flinders University
- Murdoch University
- Queensland University of Technology
(2+1½)
- University of Western Australia
(2+2)
- Macquarie University
1 + 2 TWINNING
- University of Otago
2 + 1 TWINNING
- University of Otago
1 + 2 TWINNING
- Aberystwyth University
- Bangor University
- Cardiff University
- Goldsmiths, University of London
- The Queen’s University of Belfast
- University of Essex
- University of Hertfordshire
- University of Huddersfields
- University of Leeds
- University of Manchester
- University of Plymouth
- University of Portsmouth
- University of Sheffield
2 + 1 TWINNING
- Bangor University
- Middlesex University
- University of Hertfordshire
- University of Northampton
- University of Portsmouth
Why Psychology @ HELP?
- Largest Asian Undergraduate Psychology Programme
- Distinguished Academics
- Strong Research Culture