Bachelor of

Psychology
(Hons)
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Learn More About the Human Mind and Behaviour

Delivery Mode:
Conventional Our Bachelor of Psychology (Hons) programme is designed to produce
professionally-focused and psychologically-oriented psychologists who
Duration of Study: are prepared to address intellectual, emotional, social and psychological
3 Years (Full-Time) needs of the individuals. Graduates of this programme are prepared to
5 Years (Part-Time) coordinate the resources of the workplace and the community in order to
Intakes meet the needs of clients. It also helps them to acquire the knowledge,
skills, abilities and behaviours needed of a Psychologist. At UNITAR,
• January, May and September
students will be trained in four aspects: theoretical, research,
Academic Schedule industry-based project, and internship training.
• January : 14 weeks*
• May : 14 weeks* Career Prospects
• September : 14 weeks*
*Inclusive of exam period. • Human Resource • Welfare And • Administrative
Personnel Rehabilitation Officer
• Psychology Officer Officer • Researcher
• Social Work Officer • Motivator
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Areas of Knowledge
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Human Deveopment
Tel : +603 7627 7200 Lifespan development, child psychology, adolescent psychology, and
WhatsApp : +011 1051 2825 psychology of adulthood and ageing.
Email : enquiries@unitar.my Cognitive-Affective Basis of Behaviour
Memory, thinking and intelligence, learning, as well as language and
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Personality, motivation and emotions, abnormal psychology, intelligence, as
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Social psychology, disability issues, and cross-cultural psychology.
Value in Psychology
History and systems in psychology, and ethics in psychology.
Application of Psycological Science
Introduction to industrial and organisational psychology, health psychology,
clinical psychology, counselling psychology, and educational psychology.

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Did You Know? Discipline Core Modules

QUALIFIED EXPERTS • Introduction to Psychology

With further studies and advanced training, graduates • Professional Ethics and Conduct in Psychology
will qualify to be Professional Psychologists, Professional • Developmental Psychology
Counsellors or Corporate Trainers. • Theory of Personality
• Motivation and Emotion
• Abnormal Psychology
MAX CREDIT TRANSFER • Cognitive Psychology
Up to 50% credit transfer to progressing Degree. • Behaviour Modification
• Fundamentals of Guidance and Counselling
• Introduction to Industrial and Organisational Psychology
MODERN PSYCHOLOGY COURSES
• Statistics for Social Sciences
Gerontology, Positive Psychology, Deviance Psychology. • Psychological Testing and Evaluation
• Psychology of Learning
• Introduction to Positive Psychology
Why UNITAR? • Sociology of Deviance
• Managing Child Behaviour
5-STAR QUALITY • Research Methods
• Social Psychology
5-STAR rating in QS for Teaching, Employability, Inclusiveness,
• Introduction to Physiological Psychology
Online Education and Accounting and Finance. • Elective I
• Elective II
AFFORDABILITY • Elective III
PTPTN, ZAKAT, EPF and various financial aid available. • Elective IV
• Project Paper
• Internship
UNITAR C.A.R.E
We ensure that students are well-equipped with applicable
skills: Collaborative, Adaptive, Reflective and Entrepreneurial. University Core Modules

• English for Academic Purposes

Entry Requirements • Business Communication

A pass in STPM or its equivalent with a minimum of Grade C (GPA 2.00)

in any two (2) subjects with credit in Mathematics and Science at SPM MPU Modules
level;
OR • Hubungan Etnik / Pengajian Malaysia 3(Int)
Matriculation / Foundation or its equivalent with a minimum CGPA of • TITAS / Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 (Int)
2.00 with credit in Mathematics and Science at SPM level; • Design Thinking / Bahasa Kebangsaan A
OR • Entrepreneurship
A Diploma or its equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 with credit in • Recreational Event Planning
Mathematics and Science at SPM level;
OR
A Diploma in Psychology with minimum CGPA 2.00; Common Core Modules
OR
Pass Diploma Kemahiran Malaysia (DKM ) / Diploma Lanjutan • Interpersonal and Communication Skills for
Kemahiran Malaysia (DLKM) / Diploma Vokasional Malaysia (DVM) with Social Sciences
a minimum CGPA of 2.50 in relevant field subject to the approval of • English for Academic Purposes
the Senate, with a credit in English at SPM or its equivalent and MUST • Business Communication
attend bridging courses; • Psychosociology for Social Sciences
OR
Pass DKM / DLKM / DVM with at least CGPA 2.00 and have at least two
(2) years of work experience in the relevant field and MUST attend Electives Modules
bridging courses;
OR • Principles of Management
Other relevant or equivalent qualification, experience and • Organisational Behaviour
requirement accepted by UNITAR Senate / competent authority in • Human Resource Management
Malaysia; • Introduction to Learning Disabilities
OR • Social Psychology of New Media
Entry requirements for admission into the Bachelor’s programme (Level 6, • Intercultural Communication
MQF) through APEL as approved by the Ministry of Education (MOHE). • Social and Emotional Development of Young Children
Applicants must be/have: • Fundamentals of Group Work
1. A Malaysian citizen; AND • Theories of Counselling
2. The candidate should be more than 21 years of age in the year
of application;
3. Relevant work experience / prior experiential learning; AND
4. Pass the APEL Assessment

Get ahead with a career in Psychology.

Experienced academicians with comprehensive

industry knowledge.

Embedded ‘industry-based project’ and

‘industry in classroom’ learning concept.

Programme comes with a 6-month internship

component that helps to bridge the gap between
UNITAR International University (DU004-B) graduates and the industry in the real world.
Tierra Crest, Jalan SS6/3, Kelana Jaya,
unitar.my 47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia

All information provided is correct at the time of print and is subject to change. Print Edition: July 2021