Bachelor of Psychology with Honours
- Field Of Study:
- Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
- Level Of Study:
- Undergraduate
- Course Subject:
- Psychology
- Course Intake:
- January, May, September
Bachelor of Psychology with Honours is an open and distance learning programme with the aim of helping learners have a better understanding of human behaviour. The programme covers a wide range of topics including introduction to psychology, social psychology, developmental psychology, personality theories, health psychology, behaviour, motivation, and organisational and cognitive psychology.
This programme will ensure that students have a better future in career advancement. If you work in an organisation related to human resources, personal development, training, counseling, social work, market research, advertising, sales or any job which needs a lot of interaction, this course is definitely for you.
Career Prospects
Graduates can expect to be employed in an organisation that deals with human resource and skills, personal development and counseling services.
Entry Requirements
Normal Entry
- Passed: SPM/SPMV/MCE or equivalent with 2 credits including English; AND
- Passed: STPM/HSC or equivalent with at least 2 principals (CGPA 2.00); OR
- Passed: a recognized Diploma in related field; OR
- Passed: a recognized Matriculation certficate; OR
- Passed: a Polytechnic certificate in related field; OR
- Lower qualifications approved by Senate with at least 5 years related working experience.
Flexible Entry
- Be at least 21 years old on 1st of January(application year); AND
- Passed at least PMR or equivalent; AND
- Passed Flexible Entry Assessment; AND
- Possess prior learning experience OR knowledge relevant to the programme applied.
Programme Structure
MQA Courses
- Bahasa Kebangsaan A/B*
- Malaysian Studies
- Islamic or Moral Studies
Note: * Module is prepared in Bahasa Malaysia.
University Courses
- Learning Skills for Open Distance Learners
- English for Written Communication
- English for Oral Communication
- English for Workplace Communication
- Professional Ethics
- Entrepreneurship
Basic Compulsory Courses
- Principles of Management
- Thinking Skills &; Problem Solving
- Basic Concepts of Information Technology
- Introduction to Communication
Core Courses
- Introduction to Social Sciences
- Introduction to Psychology
- History & Philosophy of Psychology
- Introduction to Health Psychology
- Guidance & Counselling
- Introduction to Clinical Psychology
- Psychological Tests & Measurement
- Abnormal Psychology
- Ethics in Psychology
- Dynamics of Adjustment
- Principles of Behaviour Modification
- Social Psychology
- Cross Cultural Psychology
- Entrepreneurial & Productivity Psychology
- Industrial and Organisational Psychology
- Cognitive Psychology
- Motivation
- Perception and Emotion
- Psychology of Learning
- Child Psychology
- Adolescent Psychology
- Personality
- Project Paper
Elective Courses
- Introduction to Statistics
- Research Methodology
Source: Open University Malaysia (OUM)
