Taylor's University

Overview of Bachelor of Psychology (Hons) in Taylor's University Malaysia

At Taylor’s University, our Psychology degree programme prepares students with the essential knowledge and skills in psychology. Co-taught by industry experts, the programme covers a wide range of subjects including biology, physiology, sociology and philosophy, preparing students for a wide range of career options.

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

The programme provides students with the solid foundation of psychological theories and concepts, empirical studies and professional practice delivered by experts in the field of Psychology. The program aims to be a catalyst of change to individuals who envision to live their fuller lives for themselves, for the organisation, the country and the world.

This programme is compatible with the new Taylor's Curriculum Framework that allows students to mix & match study modules.

PRIMARY CORE

This component consists of Common Core subjects, which are common modules across a discipline that provides the fundamental knowledge of the discipline.

Common Core

• Introduction to Psychology
• Human Personality
• Learning & Motivation
• Biological Psychology
• Developmental Psychology
• Abnormal Psychology
• Quantitative Methods 1
• Social Psychology
• Group Dynamics
• Cognitive Psychology

• Psychological Tests & Measurements
• Quantitative Methods 2
• Brain & Behaviour
• Family Psychology
• Qualitative Methods
• Cross-Cultural Psychology
• Ethics in Psychology
• Leadership and Organisational Psychology
• Creative Integration Research Project
• Industrial Training

UNIVERSITY CORE

This component aims to develop critical thinking, build up social intelligence and cultivate civic responsibility as well as broaden cultural knowledge. These consist of compulsory and nationally-mandated study modules required by the Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education.

• Community Service Initiative

• Hubungan Etnik / Malaysian Studies 3

• Life Skills for Success & Well-Being

• Millennials in Malaysia: Team Dynamics & Relationship Management

• Tamadun Islam & Tamadun Asia / Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2

COMPLEMENTARY STUDIES

The Complementary Studies component provides student the flexibility to study modules in a related or unrelated field from the same or different school to complement the Primary Major. It may be completed in a form of free electives, an extension, minors or a second major that typically requires at least one (1) semester of student learning time.

MINOR

Choose any Minor package* offered by Taylor’s University. Refer to the Complementary Study Guide for the list of Minor packages.

SECOND MAJOR

Choose any Second Major package* offered by Taylor’s University. Refer to the Complementary Study Guide for the list of Second Major packages.

FREE ELECTIVES

Choose any FIVE (5) Free Electives* offered by Taylor’s University. Refer to the Complementary Study Guide for the list of Free Electives.

REQUIREMENTS

PREREQUISITES

• Pass SPM / O-Level or equivalent, with credits in Mathematics, Science and a Pass in English.

• Candidates without credits in Mathematics, Science and a Pass in English at SPM level or its equivalent may be admitted if the STPM / Foundation / Diploma / Matriculation programme contains subjects in Mathematics / Science and English that are equivalent or higher to Mathematics, Science and English at SPM level.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM)

CGPA 2.00 for 2 subjects with min. Grade C for each subject

• Unified Examination Certificate (UEC)

Pass with min. 5Bs including English

• A Levels

Min. EE or equivalent of min. 80 points

• South Australian Matriculation (SAM) / SACE International

Min. ATAR 50

• Canadian Pre-University (CPU)

Min. average of 50% in 6 subjects

• International Baccalaureate (IB)

Min. 24 points in 6 subjects

• Monash University Foundation Year (MUFY)

55%

• Diploma in Psychology

CGPA 2.00

• Taylor’s Foundation and Diploma programmes

CGPA 2.00 out of 4.00

• Foundation / Pre-University / Diploma from any other institution recognised by MOHE

CGPA 2.00

• Other Qualifications

Students with other qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis

ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS

• IELTS

Band 5.0

• TOEFL

34 (Internet Based Test)

• MUET

Band 3

• UEC English

B6

• O-Level

Grade C

• 1119 (GCE-O)

Grade C

• Taylor's EET

Overall Score 5.0

• Taylor's IEN

Level 2- Grade C

• Pre-U / Diploma

Completed Pre-U / Diploma that was conducted in English