BACHELOR OF PSYCHOLOGY

Course Description

The Bachelor of Psychology degree programme at UoC is a three year course that prepares students with a broad background in psychological theories, research and to develop the analytical and critical thinking skills necessary for a career in clinical psychology, management, research, marketing, teaching, human resources and more.

Year 1

• Introduction To Psychology
• History And Theories of Psychology
• Research Methods in Behavioural Sciences
• Statistics
• Biopsychology
• Human Growth and Development Psychology
• Cognitive Psychology
• Psychology of Personality
• Social Psychology
• Ethics
• Affective Domain
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Year 2

• Quantitative Methodology in Psychology
• Qualitative Methodology in Psychology
• Health Psychology
• Educational Psychology
• Cross Cultural Psychology
• Disability Management
• Motivation And Emotion
• Group Dynamics
• Psychological Assessment and Testing
• Child And Adolescent Psychology
• Substance Abuse Management
• Abnormal Psychology
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Year 3

• Forensic & Criminal Psychology
• Cyberpsychology
• Industrial And Organisational Psychology
• Sports Psychology
• Behavioural Modification and Intervention
• Theories of Psychotherapy
• Research Project 1
• Research Project 2
• Industrial Training
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Elective Courses

• Philosophy Of Life and Death
• Helping Skills and Techniques
• Multicultural Counselling
• Crisis Management and Mediation
• Teaching in Special Education Classroom
• Management and Leadership in ECCE Centres
• Discourse Analysis
• Psycholinguistics
• Introduction to Mass Communication
• Senior Seminar in Psychology
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A wide selection of electives are available, and the list provided is not exhaustive.

Matriculation / Foundation / Pre-University from any other institution

Pass with CGPA of 2.00;

AND

Credit in Mathematics and Science and Pass in English at SPM level

For International Students Only

Minimum IELTS score of 5.0 or equivalent

SPM Mandatory Requirement

Minimum 5Bs in SPM/O-Levels for;

• Biology; and
• Chemistry; and
• Physics; and
• Mathematics or Additional Mathematics; and
• Another subject

* 3 YEARS Student Pass / Visa processing fee RM 4300.00 (Processing Fee RM 1,500.00+ EMGS Fee RM 2,800.00) NB: Fee is paid to EMGS (non-refundable) via University of Cyberjaya

* Passport-size photo (jpeg file, 217pixel X 280pixel, WHITE background – size 3.5cm X 4.5cm)

* Photocopy of passport (ALL pages including blank pages. Passport copy should be clear and printed on single-sided A4 paper). (Please ensure that your passport has a validity of at least 24 months from intake date)

*Certified true copies of all academic qualifications

* EMGS Health declaration form

* English Language Certificate – Proficiency in English is a prerequisite for admission. The minimum accepted English language test scores for the Student Pass application are IELTS 5.0 or equivalent. The accepted English language tests are:

• PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English)
• IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
• TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
• CAE (Cambridge English: Advanced)
• CPE (Cambridge English: Proficiency)
• MUET (Malaysian University English Test)

Other Important Documents

• English translations of all documents

* For applicants transferring from other institutions in Malaysia – A copy of Release Letter, including attendance & academic record and visa cancellation letter with an acknowledgement from EMGS/Immigration

* For applicants financed by scholarship/sponsorship/study loan – An original copy of Sponsorship letter

* For applicants graduating from high schools – A photocopy of School Leaving Certificate

* For applicants with names spelt differently in academic transcripts and documents – Statutory Declaration confirming the identity

* For applicants above 23 years old, required by the Malaysian Immigration Dept. -Resume/Character Reference Letter

* For applicants from Sudan – No Objection Certificate (NOC)

* For expatriates residing out of the country of origin – A photocopy of your Resident Pass