Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Psychology

Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation (APU)

WP Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

About

This program is specifically designed to enable students to:

Use problem-solving, critical thinking, analysis, and scientific research skills to address complex and unpredictable psychological issues across various fields.
Utilize software and technological tools to conduct suitable psychological assessments.
Relate ideas and research findings effectively and fluently by written, oral, and visual means.
Identify information, media, and technological applications for psychological research.
Exhibit leadership in social settings, including understanding and communicating the role of evidence when making critical judgments about psychological issues and arguments.
Demonstrate competence in problem-solving and scientific research skills, including generating research questions or hypotheses and devising ways to test these using quantitative and qualitative methods.

Key facts

Statistics
Qualification	Bachelor's Degree
Study mode	Full-time
Duration	3 years
Intakes	March, July, September
Tuition (Local students)	RM 96,600
Tuition (Foreign students)	RM 104,600

Subjects

Psychology

Duration

3 years

Tuition fees

Description	Local students	Foreign students
Tuition fee	RM 96,600	RM 104,600
Miscellaneous fees	Data not available	Data not available
Total estimated cost of attendance	RM 96,600	RM 104,600
Estimated cost per year	RM 32,200	RM 34,867

Miscellanous fees explained

Local students

Description	Amount
Library Deposit (refundable) Payable for the use of library facilities and is refundable on completion of studies.	RM 500
Engineering Laboratory Deposit (refundable) Payable for the use of the Engineering laboratory facilities and is refundable on completion of studies.	RM 500
Enrollment Fees	RM 800

Foreign students

Description	Amount
Application & Student Visa Fees STAGE 1 (Payable upon acceptance of offer) RM 2,650 (approx. USD 620)* is payable when you have accepted the offer. This fee includes Visa Processing Fees by Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS) and APU/APIIT Application & Processing Fees. This also entitles you to airport assistance and transfer to the University/accommodation upon first arrival in Malaysia. Please note that this Fee is non-refundable once the offer has been accepted. STAGE 2 (Payable upon Student Pass Visa Approval) RM 1,500 (approx. USD 350)* is payable once your Student Pass is approved. This fee includes the post-arrival processing fee, EMGS medical check-up in Malaysia, Medical Insurance for a year, i-Kad (International Student Card issued by Immigration Malaysia) charged to ALL International students in Malaysia, Electronic Visa Approval Letter (eVal), and the Student Pass Fees for one-year. The i-Kad issued by Immigration Malaysia will enable students to avoid having to carry their passports around for identification purposes and will be tied to their Student Pass Validity and will be re-issued at visa renewal. Please note that this Fee is non-refundable once the Student Pass Visa Approval Letter (VAL) has been issued by EMGS.	RM 4,150
International Student Registration & Administrative Fees A fee of RM 5,000 is payable as registration & administrative fee for International Students. The Fees includes Student ID Card Fee for the duration of the course.	RM 5,000
Library Deposit (refundable) Payable for the use of library facilities and is refundable on completion of studies.	RM 500
Engineering Laboratory Deposit (refundable) Payable for the use of the Engineering laboratory facilities and is refundable on completion of studies.	RM 500
Personal Bond (refundable)	RM 1,000

Estimated cost as reported by the institution. There may be additional administrative fees. Please contact for the latest information.

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Admissions

Intakes

Entry Requirements

GENERAL REQUIREMENT

Direct Entry to Level 1 of the Degree:

2 Passes in STPM with a minimum Grade C (GP 2.0), a Credit in Mathematics and Science/ Chemistry/ Physics/ Biology, and a Pass in English at SPM Level or equivalent.
2 Passes in A-Level in any 2 subjects, a Credit in Mathematics and Science/ Chemistry/ Physics/ Biology, and a Pass in English at SPM/O-Level/IGCSE or its equivalent.
5 Grade B’s in UEC with a Credit in Mathematics and Science/ Chemistry/ Physics/ Biology and a Pass in English at SPM/O-Level?IGCSE or equivalent.
Passed Foundation programme (minimum CGPA of 2.0) with a Credit in Mathematics and Science/ Chemistry/ Physics/ Biology, and a Pass in English at SPM/O-Level/IGCSE or equivalent.

Direct Entry to Level 2 of the Degree:

A Diploma and equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.0 and a Credit in Mathematics and Science/Chemistry/Physics/Biology, and a Pass in English at SPM/O-Level/IGCSE or equivalent.
Diploma in Psychology with a minimum CGPA of 2.0.

ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS:

IELTS : 5.5
TOEFL IBT : 46
Pearson (PTE) : 51
MUET : Band 4

Curriculum

Year 1 Common Modules:

Intercultural Communication
Trends and Visual Thinking
Core Concepts in Communication

Specialised Modules

Introduction to Psychology
Developmental Psychology
Ethics in Psychology
Historical Perspectives in Psychology
Social Psychology

Year 2 Common Modules:

Social Media
Political Communication

Specialised Modules:

Psychological Disorders
Biological Psychology
Introduction to Research Methods and Qualitative Analysis
Personality Psychology
Cognitive Psychology
Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology

Internship (16 weeks)

Students will participate in a 16-week Internship or Industrial Training program to help them transition seamlessly from academic studies to the professional workplace.

Year 3 Common Modules:

Investigations Module
Project Module

Specialised Modules:

Counselling Principles and Philosophy
Psychological Testing & Measurement
Industrial and Organisational Psychology
Conceptual Issues and Critical Debates in Psychology

Elective Modules (Choose 2):

Health Psychology OR Cyberpsychology
Educational Psychology OR Human Factors Psychology

MQA Compulsory Subjects:

Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation (M’sian Students)
Malay Communication Language (Int'l Students)
Philosophy and Current Issues
Workplace Professional Skills
Integrity and Anti-Corruption
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Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Psychology

Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation (APU)

About

Key facts

Subjects

Duration

3 years

Tuition fees

Miscellanous fees explained

Local students

Foreign students

Admissions

Intakes

Entry Requirements

GENERAL REQUIREMENT

ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS:

Curriculum

Year 1 Common Modules:

Year 2 Common Modules:

Internship (16 weeks)

Year 3 Common Modules:

MQA Compulsory Subjects:

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