Bachelor of Social Science (Hons) Psychology

Psychology is the scientific study of the mental state and behavior of human. It helps explain how people think, feel and act both individually and as part of a social group. Psychology is a broad discipline that covers a number of topics, such as memory, cognitive processes, emotions, personality, child development, mental illness and social relationships.

UTAR Bachelor of Social Science (Hons) Psychology provides a fundamental and broad understanding of the role of psychologists in the Malaysia scenario within a global environment through case studies and industrial attachements. The programme will advance the psychological knowledge of students based on scientific research principles and studies using a range of approaches.

UTAR students are trained to think critically and develop their analytical skills in preparation for their future careers. Emphasis is placed on the relevance of the courses to meet the changing needs of the Malaysia socio-economic environment. The programme also exposes students to alternative forms of counselling, such as e-counselling and traditional face-to-face counselling. All these knowledge and skills help them to find careers in fields of human development such as counselling, rehabilitation, training and human resources.

• STPM with minimum 2 Principal Passes in the relevant subjects
• A-Levels with minimum 2 passes in the relevant subjects
• South Australian Matriculation (SAM) with a Tertiary Entrance Rank of 70 and Grade B in 2 of the relevant subjects
• Canadian Pre-University (CPU) with an average of 70% in 6 of the relevant subjects
• Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) with Grade B in 6 of the relevant subjects
• Foundation in Arts, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
• Foundation in Science, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
• Foundation in other Institution of Higher Learning
• Marticulation Certificate, Ministry of Education
• Diploma Kolej Tunku Abdul Rahman (KTAR)
• Diploma in other Institution of Higher Learning
• Other equivalent qualification

Year 1:

• Counselling Skills
• Industrial and Organisational Psychology
• Introduction to Counselling
• Introduction to Psychology
• Personality
• Philosophy and Ethics in Psychology
• Positive Psychology
• Statistical Techniques for Behavioural Science
• Theories of Counselling and Psychotherapy
• Sun Zi's Art of War and Business Strategies
• Training in Organisation

Year 2:

• Adult and Ageing Psychology
• Child and Adolescence Psychology
• Cognitive Psychology
• Communicative English
• English for Social Science
• National Language / Other Language
• Psychological Testing and Measurement
• Research Methods in Behavioural Science
• Statistical Techniques for Behavioural Science

Year 3:

• Abnormal Psychology: Adult and Ageing
• Abnormal Psychology: Child and Adolescent
• Final Year Project
• Industrial Training
• Physiological Psychology
• Social Psychology
• Substance Abuse