Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Psychology

Studying psychology offers deep insight into how we learn, think, feel, and interact with our environment. This programme explores both normal and abnormal behavior, examining the biological, social, and individual factors that shape human psychology. With supervised fieldwork, students apply their knowledge in real-world settings, developing critical skills to evaluate and understand human behavior while addressing ethical considerations. A psychology degree opens doors to diverse career paths, from forensic science and business consultancy to sports psychology, marketing, and law. Graduates earn dual certification from Sunway University and Lancaster University, enhancing their global academic recognition and career prospects.

STPM

Average C+ or CGPA 2.33 (Minimum 2 principals)

A-Level

• Minimum 12 points
• Note: For A-Level points calculation
  • A = 10 points
  • B = 8 points
  • C = 6 points
  • D = 4 points
  • E = 2 points

Australian Matriculation

• ATAR 60

Canadian Matriculation

• 60%

Monash University Foundation Year

• 60%

Sunway Foundation in Arts/Sunway Foundation in Science & Technology

• CGPA 2.30

Unified Examination Certificate (UEC)

• Maximum 26 points from 5 subjects (all Grade Bs including Mathematics and 1 Science subject)

International Baccalaureate (IB)

• Completed with minimum 25 points (excluding bonus points)

APEL.A

• An APEL.A Certificate (APEL T-6) (Recognition of Prior Learning) 

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Specific Requirements

• Credit in Mathematics and one Science subject at SPM or its equivalent

Additional Requirements for Certain International Students

International students from certain countries that want to take some Sunway University degree programmes (for example programmes in partnership with Lancaster University) will need to take and pass our online six-month International Preparatory Programme (IPP). This is a requirement to enrol on a Sunway degree programme that also leads to a degree awarded by Sunway’s partner institution. Students are required to pass all the subjects with a grade C or above to qualify for this.

English Language Requirements

• IELTS or equivalent 6.0
• MUET Band 5
• SPM English A-
• UEC English B3
• O-Level English (1119) B3
• Sunway Intensive English Programme (IEP) Pass Level 4 with minimum 65%
• ESL/English Satisfactory level in Pre-University programmes, where the medium of instruction is English

Year 1

• Communication Skills
• Ethics in Psychology
• English for Psychology
• Human Physiology
• History of Psychology
• Introduction to Psychology
• Motivation & Emotion
• Research Methods in Psychology 1
• Free Electives I
• Free Electives II

Year 2

• Psychological Disorders
• Biological Psychology
• Cognitive Psychology
• Community Services for Planetary Health
• Developmental Psychology
• Entrepreneurial Mindset & Skills
• Integrity & Anti-corruption
• Personality Psychology
• Psychological Testing
• Research Methods in Psychology 2
• Social Psychology

Year 3

• Behaviour Modification
• Counselling Psychology
• Industrial Exposure
• Organisational Psychology
• Research Project 1
• Research Project 2

Electives (choose 3)

• Applied Developmental Psychology
• Community Mental Health
• Cross Cultural Psychology
• Educational Psychology
• Health Psychology
• Human Neuropsychology
• Learning Disabilities
• Positive Psychology
• Sensation and Perception

Additional MOHE compulsory General Studies subjects

For Local Students

• Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation
• Philosophy and Current Issues
• Bahasa Kebangsaan A (applicable to students who did not sit for SPM or did not obtain a Credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu) OR Critical Thinking

For International Students

• Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation
• Critical Thinking
• Malay Language for Communication 2