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Duration

3 Years

Intakes

January, May and September

Dual Award

UK Qualification

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Psychology

Programme Overview
(R/311/6/0030)(07/25)(MQA/FA3525)

UK Degree Accredited by the British Psychological Society

The Bachelor of Science in Psychology programme at UM-Wales uses scientific methods to study human behaviour and thought. We aim to equip our graduates with practical skills and critical thinking abilities. As a result, they become competent and employable in various industries. To make our students career-ready, we integrate research and hands-on experience to produce high-performing graduates ready for health and social science practices.

Industry-Aligned Curriculum & Diverse Applications

Our curriculum is aligned with industry leaders such as SOLS Health. This lets us teach relevant curriculum that includes the knowledge, skills, techniques and ethics needed in today’s working environment. The diverse applications of psychology make the programme an excellent foundation for different fields such as education, health, and social services.

Enrol now and take the first step towards a successful career in psychology!
 
  • A pass in STPM with a minimum of Grade C (GP 2.00) in any two (2) subjects; OR
  • A pass in STAM with a minimum grade of Jayyid; OR
  • A Certificate in Matriculation or Foundation with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 out of 4.00; OR
  • A Diploma (Level 4, MQF) in any field with at least CGPA of 2.00 out of 4.00; OR
  • Diploma Kemahiran Malaysia (DKM) / Diploma Lanjutan Kemahiran Malaysia (DLKM)/ Diploma Vokasional Malaysia (DVM) with a minimum CGPA 2.50 out of 4.00, subject to passing the bridging course in Mathematics and Science
  • An Advanced Diploma (Level 5, MQF) in the relevant fields with at least CGPA of 2.00 out of 4.00; OR
  • Other relevant equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian government as equivalent to the above requirements.
  • A-LEVEL Pass with Grade D in two subjects, AND credits in Mathematics and Science, and a pass in English at SPM level or equivalent; OR
  • Australian Matriculation ATAR 65;OR
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB) 24 points across six subjects;OR
  • UEC Grade B in five (5) subjects including Mathematics and Science, and a pass in English;OR
  • Other qualifications recognised as equivalent
Note:
  • *All the above qualifications need to be supported with at least credits in Mathematics and Biology/ Physics/ Chemistry/ General Science/ Applied Science and a pass in English at SPM level
  • Those without a pass/credit in Mathematics and/or Biology/ Physics/ Chemistry/ General Science/ Applied Science at SPM level or equivalent can be admitted but are required to attend special enhancement course(s). These special enhancement courses should be SPM equivalent, remedial in nature. Students must pass/credit the Mathematics and Biology/ Physics/ Chemistry/ General Science/ Applied Science enhancement courses as a prerequisite to related core courses taught in English
  • Students enrolling on a Dual Award programme will be subject to the English requirements of UWTSD/UK
English language competency requirements for international students:
  • See the latest requirement here
  • International students are required to achieve a minimum score of 5.0 in IELTS OR Band 3 in MUET OR 500 in TOEFL OR its equivalent
  • English language requirements can be waived if the international student EITHER comes from a country that uses English as the official language OR the entry qualification uses English as the medium of instruction
Year 1
  • Bahasa Kebangsaan A***
  • Counselling and Psychotherapy
  • Quantitative Research Methods in Psychology
  • English for Research Writing
  • Educational Psychology
  • Experimental Psychology
  • Professionalism and Ethics in Psychology
  • History and Systems in Psychology
  • Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation
  • Principles of Entrepreneurship
  • Theories of Personality and Individual Differences
  • Lifespan Development I
  • Introduction to Psychology
  • Falsafah dan Isu Semasa (Malaysian Students)
  • Communicative Malay 2 (International Students)
  • Academic Study Skills for Students**
Year 2
  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Psychological Testing
  • Sensation and Perception
  • Biopsychology
  • Marriage and Family Systems / Clinical Psychology
  • Introduction to Expressive Arts Therapy
  • Malaysian Economy
  • Introduction to AI
  • Motivation and Emotion
  • Statistics in Psychology
  • Lifespan Development II
  • Qualitative Research Methods in Psychology
  • Industrial and Organisational Psychology
  • Social Psychology: Global Perspectives**
Year 3
  • Social Psychology
  • Cross-Cultural Psychology
  • Research Project 1
  • Current Issues in Psychology
  • Abnormal Psychology
  • Health Psychology
  • Research Project 2
  • Integrity and Anti-Corruption
  • Industrial Training – 6
  • Cognition in Action**
**Dual Award Module / Dual Award students only ***Malaysian students who did not get a credit for Bahasa Melayu in SPM and have not completed the module in any previous studies **Dual Award Module / Dual Award students only ***Malaysian students who did not get a credit for Bahasa Melayu in SPM and have not completed the module in any previous studies
Assessments are both formative and summative, with students presented with multiple opportunities throughout the programme to improve their critical thinking, problem solving, and effective communication skills, while also demonstrating their acquisition of important discipline knowledge. Assessment methods will usually include; quizzes, research reports, presentations, literature reviews, tests, exams, essays, designing experiments, research projects, a research thesis, and one internship. For MPU, core and elective modules, assessments are 60% assignment based and 40% final examination. For Research Project 1 & 2 and industrial training, assessments are 100% assignment based. Students are expected to undergo six (6) semesters and one industrial training (12 weeks), which amounts to 125 credit hours.
Malaysian Students
RM55,625

International Students
RM67,350

Dual Award Fee
RM18,000
  • Teacher
  • Psychology Lecturer
  • Career Counsellor
  • Human Resource Executive
  • Sales and Marketing Executive
  • Childcare Worker
  • Social Service Specialist
  • Rehabilitation Specialist
  • Market Researcher
  • Administrative Service Manager
  • Community Service Manager
  • Health Educator

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    • Accredited by MQA – quality assured.
    • A Dual Award degree programme in collaboration with the University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD), UK. Students will receive certification from both IUMW and UWTSD upon completion of their degree.
    • Accredited by the British Psychological Society (Dual Award programme only)
    • Opportunity to study in the UK at our partner university, UWTSD

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    Study Abroad for the Experience of Lifetime

    Sign up for Dual Award with our Psychology degree and you earn a UK qualification and get the opportunity to study in the UK at our partner university, the University of Wales Trinity Saint David.

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