BSc (Hons) Psychology with Management

The course

Course code
KPT/JPS (R/311/6/0075) (MQA/FA5343) 08/25
Delivery type
Full-time
Duration
3 years
Intake date
September
Location
Malaysia

Our Psychology degrees equip you with an understanding of human behaviour and the skills to apply your knowledge to an inclusive and productive society.

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Overview

Psychology is the scientific study of the relationship between mind and behaviour. It asks why people, in general, behave as they do and why some people behave in unexpected or atypical ways. Findings from psychological study help us to enhance people’s everyday experiences and improve lives.

Psychologists employ a wide range of research skills such as observation, surveys and experiments. This Bachelor’s degree aims to introduce you to these scientific methods and the critical evaluations that go into answering important questions from a psychological perspective.

The psychology component of the programme (70%) covers the discipline’s main areas, namely social psychology, developmental psychology, cognitive psychology, biological psychology, individual differences and research methods, and emphasises their application to various employment-related contexts. The management component of the programme (30%) introduces a range of topics that are relevant to Psychology such as consumer behaviour, marketing, human resource management and project management.

Teaching and assessment

Teaching methods range from lectures, tutorial classes and mentor sessions, to computer-based laboratory activities supported by group and individual projects. Assessment is by examination, coursework, presentations, group project and individual project, the balance being appropriate to the different teaching methods used in the courses.

Accreditation

This programme is accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA). In accordance with our normal practice our professionally orientated programmes are designed to meet the educational requirements for membership of relevant professional institutions. In addition to recognition within Malaysia, we have submitted our application for accreditation to The British Psychological Society.

BSc Psychology with Management is taught across Heriot-Watt University’s three main global campuses in Edinburgh, Dubai, and Malaysia. This means our students can easily transfer for one semester or more across our campuses and continue to study the same content whilst enjoying extremely beneficial life experiences. At least two years must be studied at the Edinburgh campus in order to gain British Psychological Society (BPS) accreditation.

Course content

First Year

  • Cognitive Psychology 
  • Human Development and Intelligence
  • Philosophy and History of Psychology
  • Research Methods and Analysis 3 & 4
  • Social Psychology

Optional Courses:

  • Human Resource Management
  • Organisational Behaviour

Second Year

  • Cognition Across Life Span
  • Cross-cultural Psychology
  • Industrial training
  • Psychobiology
  • Research method and Analysis 5 & 6
  • Social Cognition and Personality

Optional courses:

  • Business Venturing
  • Resourcing and Talent Management

Third Year

  • Psychology with Management Research 1 & 2

Optional courses

  • Changing Trends in Employment
  • The Contemporary Workforce
  • Psychology for Business
  • Psychology and Mental Health 

Career

Psychology with management graduates will be well prepared for business-related employment. The degree knowledge and skills lead to a wide range of occupational roles in commercial organisations, educational institutions, government and NGO sectors. Examples include human resources, market research, advertising and public relations, sales, teaching, counselling, and social work.

Entry requirements

  • Heriot-Watt University Malaysia Foundation in Science or Foundation in Business: CCCC
  • A-Level/STPM: CCC*
  • SAM: ATAR 70
  • CPU: 70%
  • UEC: 20 points or less (5 subjects not less than B grade)
  • SMA 3 (Indonesia): 7.5
  • IB Diploma: 25 points
  • Diploma recognised by the Malaysian Government, acceptable to the University.
  • or any other relevant qualification recognised by the Malaysian Government.

*with minimum C in Science and Maths at SPM/O-Level or equivalent

English language requirements

If English is not your first language, then evidence of proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.0 is required.

If you do not have IELTS 6.0, we offer a Pre-Sessional English Programme (PSEP) prior to commencing your studies.

Fees

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Scholarships and bursaries

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