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Bachelor of Psychological Science (Hons) (Flinders University Joint Degree)

Help University, Subang 2
Shah Alam, Kuala Lumpur
HELP University’s Department of Psychology and Flinders University’s School of Psychology jointly offer the Bachelor of Psychological Science and Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) degree. This historic joint degree, the first of its kind in Asia, allows students to complete a three-year degree or a four-year honours degree in Malaysia which is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). This accreditation allows graduates of this programme to apply directly to any Australian or New Zealand university to continue with their PhD or Masters studies.

This programme is available for students who have completed their pre-university studies and also for HELP Bachelor of Psychology students. HELP Bachelor of Psychology students are eligible to apply to transfer into Year 2 or Year 3 of this programme. Students who obtain a minimum GPA of 5.25 (out of 7) in the third year of the Bachelor of Psychological Science degree will be eligible to enter into Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours).

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Course Summary

Intake

Jan, May, Aug

Course Fees (estimated)

RM 93,600

Course Duration

4 years

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SAM
minimum ATAR of 70

A-Levels
minimum of 2 A-Level and 2 AS Level subjects, with a minimum score of 7 for best 3 subjects (General Paper and first language subjects to be excluded from this calculation).

STPM
minimum of 2 or 3 subjects, with a minimum score of 7 for best 3 subjects

UEC
maximum score of 25 for best 5 subjects and a minimum of 5 Bs

CPU
minimum score of 65%

HELP Foundation in Arts/Foundation in Science
minimum GPA of 5 out of 7 (with Credit in Advanced English)
Course Fee Per Subject/ Installment
  • Year 1: RM 2,400 x 6, RM 1,800 x 3, RM 1,200 x 1
  • Year 2: RM 1,200 x 1, RM 2,400 x 9, RM 1,800 x 1, RM 500 x 1
  • Year 3: RM 5,000 x 1, RM 2,500 x 9
  • Year 4: RM 7,500 x 1, RM 2,500 x 5

Total Course Fee: RM 93,600

Misc. Fees
Resource Fee:
RM 750 per semester
Science Lab: RM 150
Year 1
CORE SUBJECTS
  • Introduction to Psychology 1 (Biopsychology, Individual Differences, Cognitive Psychology) 
  • Introduction to Psychology 2 (Social Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Abnormal Psychology)
  • Introduction to Quantitative Methods 1
  • Introduction to Quantitative Methods 2
  • Scientific Thinking & Academic Writing
  • Career Exploration
  • Contextual Intelligence
Plus (3 MPU Topics* as listed below)


Year 2
CORE SUBJECTS
  • Advanced Quantitative Methods 1
  • Advanced Quantitative Methods 2
  • Social Psychology
  • Human Personality
  • Biopsychology
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Understanding & Managing Emotion
  • Industrial Training

PSYCHOLOGY ELECTIVES
Select 2 papers from the following:
  • Counselling Skills
  • Conflict Theory and Resolution
  • Human Services
  • Educational Psychology
  • Group Process
  • Exceptional Children: Developmental Disorders
  • Understanding Child Abuse and Neglect
  • Qualitative Research
Plus 2 MPU Topics* as listed below


Year 3
CORE SUBJECTS
  • Research Methods
  • Ethics and Professional Practice in Psychology
  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Psychological Assessment: Basic Principles
  • Undergraduate Thesis
  • Interviewing and Counselling

PSYCHOLOGY ELECTIVES
Select 4 from the following: 
  • Child Development in a Cultural Context
  • Abnormal Psychology
  • Atypical Development
  • Psychology of Work
  • Human Factors
  • Introduction to Neuropsychology


Year 4
CORE SUBJECTS (HONOURS YEAR)
  • Psychology Honours Thesis
  • Research and Practice in Psychology : Part 1
  • Research and Practice in Psychology : Part 2
  • Research and Practice in Psychology : Part 3
  • Contemporary Issues in Psychology
  • Applications of Psychology
Entry into the 4th year of the programme is not automatic and is contingent on students obtaining a grade point average of 5.25/7 in their 3rd year modules.


MPU TOPICS*
YEAR 1
  • MPU 3123 Tamadun Islam dan Tamadun Asia (Islamic and Asian Civilization)
    For Malaysian students
  • MPU 3113 Hubungan Etnik (Ethnic Relations)
    For Malaysian students
  • MPU 3223 Leadership and Life Skills or MPU3213 Bahasa Kebangsaan A** (Malay Language A)
    For Malaysian students ** It is compulsory to take MPU3213 Bahasa Kebangsaan A if a Credit was not obtained for Bahasa Malaysia in the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (Malaysian Certificate of Education)
  • MPU 3173 Malaysian Studies 3
    For International students
  • MPU 3143 Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 (Communication in Malay Language)
    For International students
  • MPU 3223 Leadership and Life Skills
    For International students
  • MPU3213 Bahasa Kebangsaan A
    For International students

YEAR 2
All students are to take:
  • MPU 3343 Career Pathways in the Field of Behavioural Sciences in Malaysia
  • MPU 3422/MPU 3432 Co-Curriculum
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