BSc (Hons) Psychology

Heriot-Watt University Malaysia (HWUM)

Putrajaya, Putrajaya, Malaysia

Quick Facts

Duration

3 years

Mode

Full-time, On-campus

Intake

Jan, Sep

Tuition Fees

RM114,450

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Course Highlights

The programme covers the core domains of psychology, namely biological psychology, cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, individual differences, social psychology, conceptual and historical issues in psychology and research methods
Teachings and assessments emphasise application to real-world issues, and enhance transferable employability skills such as numerical and computer literacy, communication and teamwork
A truly global university with an option to transfer to campuses in the UK and Dubai
Pioneer in education and innovative research for over 200 years

Course Structure

Year 1

Cognitive Psychology
Developmental Psychology
Philosophy and History of Psychology
Research Methods and Analysis 3 and 4
Social Psychology

Two courses from Business Management:

Human Resource Management
Organisational Behaviour

Year 2

Plus:

Industrial Training during the May Semester

Year 3

Entry Requirements

Foundation Year Heriot-Watt University Malaysia Foundation in Science or Business: average C grade
A Level/STPM: CCC*
UEC: 20 points or less (5 subjects not less than B grade)
WACE/SACE: ATAR 70
CPU: 70%
SMA 3 (Indonesia): 7.5
IB Diploma: 25 points

*with minimum C in Science and Maths at SPM/O Level or equivalent

Diploma or any other relevant qualification recognised by the Malaysian Government, acceptable to the University

Special requirements: In addition to the entry requirements above, we also require a minimum B in Mathematics at SPM/O Level or equivalent. Special English requirements may also apply.