BSc (Hons) Psychology with Management
Heriot-Watt University Malaysia · Putrajaya, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
Apply Now📘 Program Overview
BSc (Hons) Psychology with Management at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia combines psychology and management learning, with a psychology component that covers areas such as social psychology, developmental psychology, cognitive psychology, biological psychology, individual differences, and research methods, and links this to real employment contexts.
A key part of the programme is Industrial Training at the end of the second year to gain first-hand experience of the world of work, with the management component delivered through modules drawn from business management topics across the degree.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Build core knowledge across psychology and management foundations aligned to the programme’s Year 1 entry pathway requirements.
- Develop the academic skills needed for further study in psychology-related modules and business/management themes.
- Progress through Year 1 entry route subjects and study expectations for continuing into later years.
- Study psychology and management modules that prepare you for business-related employment and interdisciplinary work.
- Strengthen applied understanding of how psychology knowledge connects to organisational and sector needs.
- Complete the final stage of the degree to graduate with a psychology and management qualification.
- Apply the degree knowledge and skills toward professional and career pathways referenced by the university’s employability statements.
Career outcomes
- You are trained for business-related employment with psychology and management knowledge that supports roles across commercial organisations, educational institutions, and government and NGO sectors.
- You gain degree knowledge and skills that map to practical occupational areas mentioned by the university, including human resources, market research, advertising and public relations, sales, teaching, counselling, and social work.
- You can position yourself for career directions that blend people-focused practice with workplace and management decision-making, helping you stand out for non-technical and people-management roles.
- You graduate with a qualification designed to prepare you for a broad range of psychology-with-management pathways rather than only a single specialism.
Employability rate
Heriot-Watt University Malaysia states that psychology with management graduates will be well prepared for business-related employment across commercial organisations, educational institutions, government and NGO sectors, so demand is typically reflected in consistent hiring for these roles rather than short-term spikes.
Together, this degree outlook supports stable career planning for roles such as human resources, market research, advertising and public relations, sales, teaching, counselling, and social work.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Higher secondary / pre-university | International applicants must meet the programme entry requirements based on their completed school qualification. The programme page lists examples such as A-Level CCC, STPM GPA 2.00 (for 3 subjects), International Baccalaureate 25 points (for 6 subjects), and other recognised qualifications, plus an additional requirement for Mathematics and Science at the specified grade level (with a waiver only if applicants have achieved pass at a higher level). |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology and related social science foundations | Direct match | The programme covers psychology topics such as social psychology, developmental psychology, cognitive psychology, biological psychology, individual differences, and research methods, so prior study in psychology or related subjects can align well with the learning outcomes. |
Language requirements
As this programme is taught and assessed in English, international applicants must provide proof of English language ability as part of the application process.
IELTS Academic
TOEFL iBT
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MOI (Medium of Instruction)
MOI waiver details are not published for this programme. See the English test requirements above.
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | MYR 51007.2 / total program | International tuition fee shown for BSc (Hons) Psychology with Management at RM 51,007.20. |
Proof of financial resources
International students applying for a Malaysia student visa should be prepared to show that they have sufficient funds to cover tuition and living costs for the study period, in the way required by the visa process.
- Offer letter and personal bond related documents used in the Malaysia student visa process
- Evidence of funds for tuition and living costs according to the Malaysia student visa document requirements
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | January - Winter intake | September - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application portal opens | October 01, 2026 | April 01, 2026 |
| Application deadline (final submit) | January 05, 2027 | August 31, 2026 |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A | N/A |
| Semester begins | January 05, 2027 | September 07, 2026 |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | January - Winter intake | September - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | January - Winter intake | September - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | January 05, 2027 | August 31, 2026 |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | January 05, 2027 | August 31, 2026 |
| Official transcripts deadline | January 05, 2027 | August 31, 2026 |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A | N/A |
📝 How to Apply
Submit your online application
Apply using Heriot-Watt University Malaysia’s online application form during the published intake calendar. Make sure your application includes your completed academic qualification documents and any required supporting materials. If you are an international applicant, check that you select the correct intake (January or September) for this undergraduate degree.
Pay the application processing fee
After creating your account and completing the form, you will be asked to pay an application processing fee of RM 530 for each international application form you submit. Heriot-Watt University Malaysia states that it cannot process your application without this fee. Keep proof of payment for your records.
Prepare for English language assessment and offer decision
Submit your official English language test results (or another accepted English evidence, if applicable) so the admissions team can assess your readiness for an English-taught programme. The programme page states that meeting the standard entry requirements and providing a completed application is the most comprehensive way for the university to assess eligibility. If anything is unclear, use the university’s admissions contact route before you submit.