Psychology

We are naturally drawn to the idea that when we can understand people, then we can help them resolve their issues or even achieve their full potential. The tools a student of Psychology gains will be especially helpful in jobs that focus on people, both in managing them, bringing the best out of them, and even helping to create a positive image in them for a company or product.

In lifting others we rise

Interested in Psychology?

Psychology is the study of the mind and how it influences behaviour. It is a scientific field focused on mental processes, brain functions, and behaviour. In essence, psychology aims to understand how people think, feel and behave.

Psychology graduates are highly sought-after by a wide variety of employers because they process unique skills and competencies. These include:

  • The ability to understand people of different ages in a diverse range of cultural settings. 
  • The ability to design and conduct research on people’s behavior, attitudes and feelings. 
  • The ability to understand and develop themselves. 
  • The ability to empower and bring out the best in people. 
  • The ability to communicate effectively in the oral and written format. 
  • The ability to engage in critical thinking in decision-making processes. 
  • The ability to apply a scientific approach in dealing with problems.

Why study Psychology at HELP?

The approach to psychology at HELP is best described by the faculty’s motto: Understanding Minds, Empowering Lives.

We are not only focused on the tools to understand but also on the application of the knowledge gained, in real world situations, including the corporate environment.

We have structured our programmes to focus on the knowledge that underpin modern psychology as well as how such knowledge can be used to empower people and also resolve issues that may arise.

HELP is well-known for the quality of its Psychology programmes because we go beyond the academic requirements to ensure that our graduates are well-grounded in real world situations and applications.

  • Faculty Size: One of the largest psychology programmes in Southeast Asia with over 1000 students
  • Distinguished Academics A strong faculty of over 50 lecturers and graduate tutors
  • High Achieving Students A facilitative and interactive programme that attracts top student achievers from all over Malaysia and around the world</li><li><strong>
  • Strong Research Culture A strong research culture and infrastructure supported by academic staff who are active international research
  • Practical Work Placements Opportunities for practical training through internships with over 300 organisations
  • Specialised Postgraduate Programmes Four Postgraduate programmes in psychology for full time students and working adults
  • Flexible Transfer Pathways Guaranteed transfer arrangements with over 30 top universities in the US, Australia, UK and New Zealand.
  • Vibrant Student Life A vibrant student life with active psychology student clubs, sporting events, psychology movie festivals and psychology research colloquiums

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Career Pathways for Psychology

GRADUATES WITH BACHELOR’S DEGREE 

  • Corporate Consultant 
  • Talent Management Consultant 
  • Corporate Training (Soft Skills) 
  • Human Resource Management 
  • Marketing Manager 
  • General Administrative Management 
  • Conflict Resolution and Mediation Consultant 
  • Customer Relationship Manager 
  • Advertising and Public Relations Consultant 
  • Political Strategist 
  • Life Coach 
  • NGO worker in the following areas:
    • Disaster and emergency relief 
    • Children with special needs 
    • Abuse and neglect 
    • Impoverished & marginalised communities 
    • Youth work 
    • Family work
  •  Journalist, Media Reporter or Mass Media Consultant 
  • Market Research Consultant 
  • Academic Tutor 
  • Research Assistant 
  • Headhunter

GRADUATES WITH POSTGRADUATE DEGREES 

  • Organisational and Industrial Psychologist 
  • Clinical Psychologist 
  • Child Psychologist 
  • Counsellor 
  • Crisis Counsellor 
  • Educational Psychologist 
  • Forensic Psychologist 
  • Academic Lecturer and Researcher 
  • Sports Psychologist 
  • Ergonomist 
  • Neuropsychologist and Neuroscientist

Psychology Programmes

Undergraduate Programmes

Post Graduate Programmes