Diploma in Psychology
Programme ID : (N-DL/0313/4/0010)(05/29)(MQA/PA17274)
Level of Study: Undergraduate
Programme Overview
Psychology is a popular and vibrant area of study that focuses on understanding people – our human condition, behaviours and experiences. It is about using that understanding to try to predict and influence behaviour and experiences. The programme covers the fundamentals in the diverse discipline of Psychology and prepares students with knowledge and skills for a wide range of careers.
Programme Info
Entry requirements
- SPM with a minimum of THREE (3) credits in any subject and a pass in Mathematics and Biology/ Physics/ Chemistry/ General Science/ Applied Science; OR
- A pass in Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) with a minimum of Grade C (GP 2.00) in any subject and a pass in Mathematics and Biology/ Physics/ Chemistry/ General Science/ Applied Science; at SPM level; OR
- A pass in Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM) with a minimum grade of Maqbul and a pass in Mathematics and Biology/ Physics/ Chemistry/ General Science/ Applied Science at SPM level; OR
- A Certificate (Level 3, MQF) in the relevant fields with at least a CGPA of 2.00 and a pass in Mathematics and Biology/ Physics/ Chemistry/ General Science/ Applied Science at SPM level; OR
- A pass in SKM Level 3, MQF in the relevant fields (Note: The HEPs are required to conduct screening and provide appropriate bridging courses in Mathematics and Biology/ Physics/ Chemistry/ General Science/ Applied Science); OR
- Other equivalent qualifications recognized by the Government of Malaysia
Programme structure and modules
- Year 1
- General Psychology
- Orientation to Psychology
- Cyberpsychology
- General Language Training
- Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban / Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1 (International students)
- Inclusion in Early Childhood
- Developmental Psychology
- Growth Mindset / Bahasa Kebangsaan A*
- Motivation and Emotions
- Social Psychology
- Cognitive Psychology
- History of Psychology
- Year 2
- Positive Psychology
- Personality Psychology
- Basic Statistics
- Co-Curriculum: Sustainability Thinking
- Forensic Psychology
- Biological Psychology
- Educational Psychology
- Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology
- Integrity and Anti-Corruption
- Abnormal Psychology
- Ethics in Psychology
- Counselling Psychology
- Health Psychology
- Industrial and Organisational Psychology
- Psychological Testing
- Psychology of Learning
- *For Malaysian students who do not have a credit in SPM BM
Financial Aid / Funding
- PTPTN
- EPF
- SEGi Monthly Instalment
- Low Initial Payment
- EduFlex
- – Designed for adult learners, enjoy education loans with interest as low as 4%!
Career opportunities
Pursue career options as a psychologist or consultant in rehabilitation centres or in the area of social service. Alternatively, you can pursue employment in the fields of education & training, consultancy, sales and marketing, human resource and marketing research.
