Program Overview

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FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

PSYCHOLOGY

Diploma in Psychology

Study Pathway

Diploma in Psychology

• FOUNDATION IN LIBERAL ARTS (1 Year)
• DIPLOMA IN PSYCHOLOGY (2 Years) - Credit Transfer available

Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)

• 3 Years

Master of Education

• 1-2 Years / Part-Time
  • Conventional
  • ODL

Doctor of Philosophy in Education

• 3-6 Years / Part-Time

Micro-Credentials

Diploma in Psychology

• MQA/FA 11906 | KPT/R/0313/4/0014 (10/2029)

The Diploma in Psychology programme aims to provide students with knowledge, practical skills, and understanding in psychology at the fundamental level. The programme will prepare students to apply their learning in various work settings related to psychology as well as for academic development. Students will be trained to demonstrate the application of psychology knowledge interpersonally, in teamwork, and in an organisation.

• Programme Length: 2 Years
• Programme Credit: 90 Credit Hours
• Intakes: January / May / September

Practical Application

Comprehensive Research

Real Industry Exposure

Psychology Event

Career Opportunities

Diploma in Psychology

• Psychology Research Assistant
• Psychology Researcher Officer
• Marketing Executive
• Customer Service Executive
• Teaching Assistant
• Human Resource Executive

Programme Modules

Diploma in Psychology

YEAR 1

• Academic Writing
• Academic Reading
• English for Communication
• Introduction to Psychology: Methods & Social
• Learning Skills
• Gen-AI for Design Exploration
• Introduction to Psychology: Cognition & Abnormal
• Historical Perspectives of Psychology
• Statistics
• Teamwork and Leadership / Bahasa Kebangsaan A
• Critical Thinking
• Child and Infants Psychology
• Research Method in Psychology
• Emotion and Motivation

YEAR 2

• Fundamentals Social Psychology
• Introduction to Counselling & Psychotherapy
• Psychology of Adolescent and Adulthood
• Introduction to Biological Psychology
• Ethics Appreciation and Civilisation / Malay Language Communication 1
• Psychology of Learning
• Cognitive Psychology
• Personality
• Integrity and Anti-Corruption
• Gerontology
• Abnormal Psychology
• Industrial and Organisational Psychology
• Business Portfolio

The programme module structure shown on this page is based on Intake A. The module is subject to change.

Student Portfolio

Exploring the Interplay Between Dreams, Early Maladaptive Schemas and Demanding Parenting Style in Malaysia: A Qualitative Study

The Challenges and Recommendations for Conducting Trauma-Focused Online Psychotherapy in Malaysia

Integrating Object-Relations and Schema Models to Treat Complex Trauma: A Case Study of Splitting and Integrating Traumatic Experiences

Entry Requirements

Diploma in Psychology

• SPM: Credits in 3 subjects AND (a)
• O Level: Credits in 3 subjects AND (a)
• UEC: 3Bs AND (a)
• STPM: Grade C (CGPA 2.00) in 1 subject
• A level: Full pass in 2 subjects
• STAM: min Maqbul rank AND (a)
• Certificate (MQF Level 4): CGPA 2.00
• Others: Any other equivalent qualification recognised by the Malaysia Government which will be considered on a case by case basis.

(a) Additional Requirement: AND A PASS in Mathematics and Biology/ Physics/ Chemistry/ General Science/ Applied Science at SPM level or equivalent qualifications.

Malaysian Student

• English Requirement: No Minimum English Requirement
• A Learning Assistance Session (LAS) (from Week 7 to Week 12) will be provided at no cost if the student fails the English assessment in week 4.

Fee Structure

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International Student

• English Requirement:
  • IELTS: 4.0
  • TOEFL Essentials (Online): 5
  • TOEFL iBT: 30-31
  • PTE: 36
  • MUET: Band 3
  • Cambridge English / Linguaskill: 140

International Students who did not meet the International English Requirement are required to enrol the RU English Preparation Programme (EPP) AND achieve the requirement of any equivalent English qualification.

Fee Structure

• Application Fee: RM4,500
• Admission Fee: RM10,000
• Administration Fee: RM1,000
• Indicative Tuition Fee: RM39,500

Total Fee: RM55,000 (Approx. USD 12,500)

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