BSc (Hons) Psychology with Management

Heriot-Watt University Malaysia (HWUM)

Putrajaya, Putrajaya, Malaysia

Quick Facts

Duration

3 years

Mode

Full-time, On-campus

Intake

Jan, Sep

Tuition Fees

RM117,900

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Course Highlights

The psychology component of the programme (70%) 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
The management component of the programme (30%) introduces a range of topics that are relevant to workplace psychology such as consumer behaviour, marketing, human resource management and project management
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

Course Structure

Year 1

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

Two courses from Business Management:

Human Resource Management
Organisational Behaviour

Year 2

Biological Psychology
Cognition across the Lifespan
Cross-cultural Psychology
Research Methods and Analysis 5 & 6
Social Cognition and Personality

Two courses from Business Management:

Business Venturing
Resourcing and Talent Management

Plus:

Industrial Training during the May Semester

Year 3

Advanced Social Psychology
Cognitive Rehabilitation
Neuropsychology
Psychology of Education
Research Project 1 & 2

Two courses from Business Management:

Changing Trends in Employment
The Contemporary Workforce

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.