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MSc in Psychology
Course overview
| Qualification | Master's Degree |
| Study mode | Full-time |
| Duration | 2 years |
| Intakes | January, July |
| Tuition (Local students) | RM 46,700 |
| Tuition (Foreign students) | RM 50,660 |
About
This programme focuses on a topic of student's choice through an independent research project. It is specifically designed to enable students to develop research skills and to undertake independent research while broadening knowledge and understanding in an area of psychology that excites them.
Students will learn how to research the literature and to plan and manage a research project. The skills and attributes students gain in critical thinking, project management and report writing will help them to achieve their career potential. Core modules in the programme ensure that students are familiar with research methodologies and statistical techniques, which will allow them to perform effective research in various areas of psychology. These modules also aim to improve student's understanding of ethical issues and their ability to answer research questions pertaining to psychology.
The programme also provides an excellent springboard for students wishing to continue their studies through to the PhD level.
Admissions
Intakes
Fees
Tuition
- RM 46,700
- Local students
- RM 50,660
- Foreign students
Estimated cost as reported by the Institution.
Application
- RM 150
- Local students
- RM 700
- Foreign students
Student Visa
- RM 2,400
- Foreign students
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Entry Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree
A Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 3.00
APEL.A
An APEL.A Certificate (APEL T-7) (Recognition of Prior Learning) (Click on this link for further information on APEL.A)
Other Qualifications
Any other qualifications will be considered on a case-to-case basis* and subject to the approval and acceptance by University Senate.
* For case-to-case basis an interview may be required
English Language Requirements
Any of the following:
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL 550 (paper-based), 200 (computer-based) or 75 (Internet-based)
- PTE Academic 50 overall
- MUET Band 4
- Cambridge English: First/CEFR 170 (Grade B)/B2
- Cambridge English: Advanced/CEFR 170 (Grade B)/B2
- SPM English 11195C
Curriculum
Core Modules
- Intermediate Research Methods
- Intermediate Statistics
Research Thesis
- Master's Thesis
Areas of Research
The Psychology Department has three research groups: Well-being & Community Psychology, Organisational & Work Psychology, and Cognitive & Experimental Psychology. This broad range of expertise means we have research supervision in the following areas:
- Healthy Ageing
- Mental Health and Well-being
- Organisational Health
- Individual and the Workplace
- Psychology and Sustainability
- Education
- i.e. learning environment & technology, Inclusive education, etc.
- Parenting
- i.e socioemotional development, family mealtime, etc
- Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Cognitive Experimental
- i.e. face perception, sense of agency, speech perception, body image, etc.
- Psychometrics/Validation Studies