BSc (Hons) Psychology 36 months Undergraduate Programme By Sunway University |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

36 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

8,257 USDTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

PsychologyMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Psychology

Degree

BSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Studying psychology will allow you to gain an in-depth understanding of how we learn, think, feel and adapt to our social environment. The programme covers both normal and abnormal behaviour, and deals with the biological, social and individual factors that affect human psychology. The programme also includes supervised fieldwork, during which you will have the opportunity to apply your newly acquired knowledge and understanding in a real-world setting.
Through the practical application of all you have learned, you will acquire the skills and attributes necessary to evaluate and understand the many different facets of human behaviour. You will also consider the complex ethical issues that arise throughout your studies, so that upon graduation, you will be able to use all you have learned for the betterment of human welfare.
A degree in Psychology is the gateway to a variety of exciting career prospects, from forensic scientist to helping businesses understand their customers and even helping sports men and women to perform at their highest potential. A degree in psychology can also open up career prospects in advertising, public relations, administration, retail services, marketing, journalism and even the legal profession, to name but a few.
On successful completion of the programme, graduates will also be awarded a degree from Lancaster University. They will be awarded two certificates, making them graduates of both Sunway University and Lancaster University.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Psychology

Degree

BSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Studying psychology will allow you to gain an in-depth understanding of how we learn, think, feel and adapt to our social environment. The programme covers both normal and abnormal behaviour, and deals with the biological, social and individual factors that affect human psychology. The programme also includes supervised fieldwork, during which you will have the opportunity to apply your newly acquired knowledge and understanding in a real-world setting.
Through the practical application of all you have learned, you will acquire the skills and attributes necessary to evaluate and understand the many different facets of human behaviour. You will also consider the complex ethical issues that arise throughout your studies, so that upon graduation, you will be able to use all you have learned for the betterment of human welfare.
A degree in Psychology is the gateway to a variety of exciting career prospects, from forensic scientist to helping businesses understand their customers and even helping sports men and women to perform at their highest potential. A degree in psychology can also open up career prospects in advertising, public relations, administration, retail services, marketing, journalism and even the legal profession, to name but a few.
On successful completion of the programme, graduates will also be awarded a degree from Lancaster University. They will be awarded two certificates, making them graduates of both Sunway University and Lancaster University.

Admission Requirements

12+
60+
25+
6+
80+

Entry Requirements

  • STPM -  Average C+ or CGPA 2.33 (minimum 2 principals)
  • A-Level -  Minimum 12 points (Minimum Grade D in at least 2 subjects)

Note: For A-Level points calculation

    • A = 10 points
    • B = 8 points
    • C = 6 points
    • D = 4 points
    • E = 2 points

  • Australian Matriculation -  ATAR 60%
  • Canadian Matriculation - 60%
  • Monash University Foundation Year - 60%
  • Sunway Foundation in Arts / Sunway Foundation in Science Technology - CGPA 2.30
  • Unified Examination Certificate -  Maximum 26 points from 5 subjects (all grade Bs including Mathematics and 1 Science subject) 
  • International Baccalaureate - Completed with 25 points (excluding bonus points)
  • Other Qualifications - Any other qualifications will be considered on a case-to-case basis
  • APEL.A - An APEL.A Certificate (APEL T-6) (Recognition of Prior Learning)

Specific Requirements

  • Credit in Mathematics and one Science subject at SPM or its equivalent

English Language Requirements

  • IELTS or equivalent 6.0
  • MUET Band 5
  • SPM English A2 or A-
  • UEC English B3
  • O-Level English (1119) B3
  • Sunway Intensive English Programme (IEP) Pass Level 4 with minimum 65%
  • ESL/English Satisfactory level in Pre-University programmes, where the medium of instruction is English

Note: For Malaysian students entering using an entry qualification whereby the medium of instruction is not in English, MQA requires the student to possess a MUET or international English proficiency qualification in order to register for the programme.

3 Years
Jan
Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic
36,000 USD
International
8,257 USD

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