Heriot-Watt University

Go Global:

  • Inter-Campus Transfer

The course

Course code
KPT/JPS (N/311/6/0081)(PA8056) 04/21
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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Contact

  • Contact

    Heriot-Watt University Malaysia Campus

  • Telephone

    +603 8894 3888

  • Email

    hwum@hw.ac.uk

Overview

Our psychology graduates have a strong record of employment in clinical practice, business management, marketing, human resources, coaching, counselling, academic research and teaching, to name but a few.

Psychology is the science of behaviour and the mind. It uses a variety of scientific methods to explore key areas, including: the influence that our biology has on behaviour; the ways in which we develop from early infancy to adulthood; the ways in which we perceive, think, solve problems and make decisions; and the way we interact with each other. All of these approaches enable theories to be developed and tested within psychology. Our programmes focus on real world issues and consider how psychological theory and knowledge can be applied to resolve them.

The major professional psychology career pathway in Malaysia is as a clinical psychologist, but a psychology degree provides transferable skills in analytical thinking, communication and teamwork. These skills lead to a wide range of occupational roles in commercial organisations, the non-governmental sector, educational institutions, and government.

Teaching assessment

Learning methods include:

  • lectures
  • seminars
  • practical experimental classes,
  • web-based and computer-based work

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 seek accreditation by the relevant UK or international professional bodies in accordance with their standard procedures.

BSc Psychology 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.

Go Global

With Go Global, Heriot-Watt's global student programme, you can carry your studies to new places and experience new cultures, expanding your horizons on the way.

You'll discover what it means to be a true global citizen and emerge prepared for wherever your career journey will take you.

Course content

Year 1

  • Cognitive Psychology 1
  • Human Intelligence
  • Research Methods and Analysis 3 and 4
  • Social Psychology
  • Philosophy and History of Psychology

Optional courses:

  • Human Resource Management
  • Organisational Behaviour

Year 2

  • Cognition Across Life Span
  • Research Method and Analysis 5
  • Research Method and Analysis 6
  • Intelligence at Work
  • Psychobiology
  • Social Cognition and Personality

Optional courses:

  • Forensic Psychology
  • Applied Psychology: Health Psychology and Professional Practice  

Year 3

  • Theoretical Research Project 1 and 2

Optional subjects

  • Cognition and Emotion
  • Industrial and Organisational Psychology
  • Consciousness
  • Psychology and Mental Health

Students work closely with a staff member in devising and conducting their research project in psychology.  Students also select optional psychology courses.  Coursework applies the information from these courses to employment-related settings and ‘real-world’ problems.

*Information correct at the time of publication and may be subject to change

Career

The major professional psychology career pathway in Malaysia is as a clinical psychologist, but a psychology degree provides transferable skills in analytical thinking, communication and teamwork. These skills lead to a wide range of occupational roles in hospitals and clinics, 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

  • Foundation year Heriot-Watt University Malaysia Foundation in Science or Foundation in Business: CCCC
  • A-Level/STPM: CCC*
  • WACE/SACE: 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.
  • 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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