Program Overview

Bachelor of Social Sciences in Psychology with Honours

Overview

This undergraduate Psychology degree programme aims to provide students with comprehensive knowledge within basic and applied psychology. The programme will develop critical thinking, analytical and practical skills in students to approach problems that are related to human behaviour and mental processes.

Objectives

The programme also aims to develop effective communication and interpersonal skills to allow students to pursue lifelong learning. During the course of study, students should be able to apply appropriate technology to support their study and research. Upon graduation, students should be familiar with the contemporary issues that are related to psychology field and are equipped with the capability to lead, act responsibly and ethically within varied social and professional environment. Besides, students are well-prepared to further specialisation at the postgraduate level.

Career Prospects

• Research Institutions
  • Training & Development (eg. Life Coach, Motivational Coach, Corporate Training)
  • Management (eg. Human Resources, General Administration, Personal Assistant)
  • Education (eg. Research Assistant, Tutor, Student Services Officer)
  • Sales, Marketing & Services (eg. Customer Relationship Officer, Event & Life Planner)
  • Headhunter / Talent Acquisition
  • Psychology Related Work in NGOs, Hospitals / Schools

Entry Requirement

General Requirement

1. Complete 12 years of Primary and High School education;
2. Obtain High School (e.g. Higher Secondary Certificate, Senior Secondary School Graduation Certificate, Tawjihiyah, Ijazah Sekolah Menengah Atas, High School Diploma);
3. Meet minimum English requirement set by faculty;
4. Pass UKM interview (if required);
5. Meet faculty specific requirement;

Programme Requirement

• Qualification: ART AND SOCIAL SCIENCE
• Required subjects: Any 3 subjects:
  • Mathematics
  • Physics
  • Chemistry / Biology
  • Biology
  • Geography
  • Economy
  • Accounting
  • Sociology
  • Anthropology
  • History
  • Arabic language
  • Sharia / Usuluddin
• The General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level: CCC or 96 UCAS Tariff Points (A to D only)
• International Baccalaureate Diploma: 25 point overall. Score of 3 in two(2) Higher Level.
• Country-specific Higher/Upper Secondary School Certificate (12 years of schooling):
  • Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, United Arab Emirates, Yemen: 85%
  • Afghanistan, Albania, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Brunei, Cambodia, Canada, China, Croatia, Denmark, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, India, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Liberia, Macao, Macedonia, Maldives, Mexico, Nepal, Netherlands, Nigeria, Oman, Palestine, Panama, Qatar, Russia, Serbia, Sierra Leone, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Sudan, Switzerland, Syria, Taiwan, Tanzania, Uganda, United States of America, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Zimbabwe: 80%
  • Algeria, Australia, Botswana, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Chad, Djibouti, Egypt, Fiji, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Namibia, New Zealand, Nige, Pakistan, Philippine, Poland, Republic of Guinea, Rwanda, Scotland, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, Turkey, Zambia: 70%
  • China: 80%
  • Indonesia: 70%
  • Angola, Armeni, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Benin, Bolivia, Colombia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ecuador, Equatorial Guinea, Estoni, Finland, Gabon, Guyana, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mongolia, Mozambique, Myanmar, Norway, Portugal, Senegal: Subject to faculty review

English Requirement

The English requirement is set by the faculty.

Intakes

• September

Duration

• 3.5 Years (7 Semester)

Campus

• UKM Bangi

Fees

• Local
• International

Programme Structure

The programme is designed to integrate knowledge and understanding of the interdisciplinary nature of the social sciences and social science practice. It aims to:

• Consolidate and synthesise theoretical and practical knowledge of the dynamics of social systems and practices in different settings and apply this to the chosen speciality.
• Inquire into the dynamics of particular social problems and practices using established social science protocols consistent with the speciality.
• Inquire into and address ongoing learning needs.
• Analyse unpredictable, complex problems, issues and situations; apply creative, logical and critical thinking skills; and form evidence-based judgements regarding possible solutions.
• Articulate ideas using a wide range of techniques effective with different audiences, including experts and non-experts.