Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Psychology

UCSI University

Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Quick Facts

Duration

3 years

Mode

Full-time, On-campus

Intake

Feb, May, Sep

Tuition Fees

RM69,500

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Course Highlights

This programme stands out for its effective blend of world-class theories and hands-on learning which offers a greater understanding of human minds, emotions and behaviours
The emphasis on soft skills such as communication and leadership will help you gain an added edge in terms of future employability in the fields of social work, counselling, law, political science and human resources
Option to transfer overseas to the University of the West of England, Bristol
Ranked #269 in the world and top 1% globally in the QS World University Rankings 2026

Course Structure

Year 1

Hubungan Etnik (Local) OR Malaysian Studies (International)
Tamadun Islam and Tamadun Asia (Local) OR Bahasa Komunikasi 3 (International)
University Life
Introduction of Psychology
Positive Psychology
Extra-curricular Learning Experience 1
Statistics for Psychology
Lifespan Development
Social Psychology
Religions in Malaysia
Co-Operative Placement 1

Year 3

Industrial and Organisational Psychology
Abnormal Psychology
Independent Project A
Extra-curricular Learning Experience 3
Philosophical Issues in Psychology
Ethics and Professional Issues in Psychology
Cross-Cultural Psychology
Independent Project B
Entrepreneurial Psychology
Professional Development in Psychology
Co-Operative Placement 3

Electives

Liberal Arts Electives (Choose Three):

Critical Issues in the Contemporary World
Future Directions, Futurecasting
Persuasive Speech
Thinking and Being

Psychology Electives (Choose Three):

Entry Requirements

STPM/A Level: Passed at least two (2) subjects with a minimum CGPA of 2.00
UEC: Passed at least five (5) subjects with a minimum Grade B
Matriculation: A minimum CGPA of 2.0 with credit in Mathematics and a Science subject, and pass English at SPM/O Level
UCSI Foundation Programme/Foundation Programme from Other Higher Education Provider (HEP)/Diploma: Passed with a minimum CGPA of 2.00
International Baccalaureate: Passed with a minimum score of 26/42 from 6 subjects
South Australian Matriculation (SAM)/South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE)/Australian Matriculation (AUSMAT)/Tertiary Entrance Examinations (TEE)/Canadian Pre-University (CPU)/Canadian International Matriculation (CIMP): Passed with a minimum average of 60%
New South Wales Higher School Certificate (HSC), Australian Year 12/Northern Tertiary Certificate of Education (NTCE), Australian Year 12/Western Australia Certificate of Education (WACE), Australian Year 12: Passed with a minimum average of 60%
High School Certificate/Secondary School Diploma (Grade 12)/Canadian (Grade 12): Passed with a minimum average of 60%
Pra-U2 Singapore: Passed with a minimum CGPA of 2.00
Other qualifications deemed equivalent by Malaysian Qualifications Agency: Discretion is given to Head of School to deal with borderline academic requirements.

Important Note: SPM requirements can be exempted if applicant completed these subjects at another similar/higher level of qualification, at credit level for Mathematics & Science and at pass level for English.

English Requirements

MUET: Band 3
SPM English Language: Grade B+
SPM English Language 1119/O Level/IGCSE: Grade C
UEC English Language: Grade A2
In the event that the English language requirements are not met, applicants will be required to take the Basic English and English Foundation for in-sessional academic enhancement concurrently with the programme.

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