University of Reading Malaysia

Overview of Bachelor of Science Honours in Psychology in University of Reading Malaysia Malaysia

Year 1
Core modules include:

• Biopsychology
• Cognition and Learning
• Developmental Psychology
• Social Psychology and Individual Differences
• Psychological Research Methods
• Skills for Psychology

Optional modules include:

• Applied Psychology
• Clinical Psychology
• Debates in Psychology
• Psychology at Work (with work placement)

Year 2
Core modules include:

• Cognition
• Perception and Neuroscience
• Social and Differential Psychology
• Typical and Atypical Development
• Research Methods and Data Analysis
• Careers in Psychology (with work placement)
• Practicum / Industrial Training

Year 3
Core modules include:

• Project (original research project)
• Contemporary and Historical Issues in Psychology
• Public Engagement in Psychology
• A choice of 5 optional modules from a list of specialist topics in staff research areas

CAREER PROSPECTS

Our psychology graduates typically enter a wide range of careers, including:

• Clinical psychology and counselling
• Education, health promotion and caring professions
• Advertising, media, marketing and sales
• Human resources, management and organisational psychology

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

1. International Foundation Programme:
SPM, IGCSE and equivalent holders can enrol onto the Foundation in Business as a pathway to this programme.
OR
2. Direct entry with STPM/A Levels* with grades: BBB
*We also (subject to conditions) accept Unified Examination Certificate (UEC), International Baccalaureate (IB), Australian Matriculation and Exams, Canadian Pre-U and Exams, Internationally Recognised Diploma and Foundation and other relevant qualification accredited and recognised by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA). Kindly contact us for further details on the entry requirements

AND
English Language Requirement**:
Grade B or higher at SPM English 1119/IGCSE English
OR
IELTS: Band 6.5 with no component below 5.5 or equivalent.