Bachelor of Psychology
Lincoln University College · Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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The Bachelor of Psychology program provides a basic knowledge and skills required to understand the behavior of both individual and groups, which is necessary to influence the way educators, policy makers and the community surveyor work about mental health and the workings of the human mind.
Students incorporate and integrate comprehensive education in basic areas, including development of understanding of social, cognitive, biological and abnormal psychology among individuals, and they practice skills related to assessment and counseling as part of the programme curriculum.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Build core psychological knowledge and skills to understand behaviour in individuals and groups.
- Learn key theoretical concepts in basic psychology areas including social, cognitive, biological, and abnormal psychology.
- Start training for assessment and counselling-related skills used throughout the programme.
- Develop the association between the brain and behaviour, including processes related to speech, memory, and stress response.
- Strengthen research and communication skills applied to psychological concepts and practice.
- Work on practical application through projects linked to personal and professional learning contexts.
- Apply psychology knowledge and counselling/assessment skills through guided project work.
- Integrate theoretical learning with practical demonstrations at both personal and professional levels.
- Prepare for progression steps such as professional practice or further postgraduate study (where applicable).
Curriculum
Credit hours programme structure shown as a full module list with credits. Total credits for the programme are 126 credit hours.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | credit hours | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 4 core modules plus 1 elective module | English I | 3 | 15 |
| Introduction to Psychology | 3 | |||
| Community & Mental Health | 3 | |||
| Biological Basis of Behavior | 3 | |||
| Elective (Choose any one module): Islamic Civilization and Asian Civilization | 3 | |||
| Semester 2 | 5 core modules plus 1 elective module | Elective (Choose any one module): Ethnic Relations | 3 | 18 |
| English 2 | 3 | |||
| Educational Psychology | 3 | |||
| Environmental Psychology | 3 | |||
| Personality and Psychopathology | 3 | |||
| Psychological Statistics | 3 | |||
| Semester 3 | 5 core modules plus 1 elective module | History of Psychology | 3 | 17 |
| Introduction to Computer | 3 | |||
| Study Skills | 3 | |||
| Motivation & Emotion | 3 | |||
| Developmental Psychology | 3 | |||
| Elective (Choose one MPU module): Leadership Skills and Human Relation | 2 | |||
| Semester 4 | 5 core modules plus 1 MPU module | Child and Adolescent Psychology | 3 | 17 |
| Research Methods in Psychology | 3 | |||
| Abnormal Psychology | 3 | |||
| Social Psychology | 3 | |||
| Theories of Psychology | 3 | |||
| Malaysian Government and Public Policy | 2 | |||
| Semester 5 | 5 core modules plus 1 MPU module | Health & Psychology | 3 | 17 |
| Psychological Sensation & Perception | 3 | |||
| Psychological Assessment | 3 | |||
| Behavioral Psychology | 3 | |||
| Communication Skill | 3 | |||
| Community Service | 2 | |||
| Semester 6 | 5 core modules plus 1 MPU module | Guidance & Counseling I | 3 | 17 |
| Basic Psychological Processes I | 3 | |||
| Industrial-Organizational Psychology | 3 | |||
| Learning Disabilities | 3 | |||
| Behavioral Organization | 3 | |||
| Malaysian Government and Public Policy (if selected in earlier slot, may be replaced by other MPU as per the programme list) | 2 | |||
| Semester 7 | 5 core modules | Group Therapy and Family Counseling | 3 | 21 |
| Guidance and Counseling II | 3 | |||
| Public Speaking | 3 | |||
| Basic Psychological Process II | 6 | |||
| Research Project | 6 | |||
| Semester 8 | 2 practice/research modules | Industrial Training | 6 | 12 |
| Industrial Training (continued / final slot as per programme listing) | 6 | |||
| Total | All listed subjects in the programme credit list | 126 credit hours | ||
Career outcomes
- You gain a structured undergraduate foundation in psychology that supports progression into further postgraduate study and research-oriented pathways.
- You develop assessment and counselling-related skills, helping you move toward roles in education, policy support, and community mental health services.
- You learn research and communication skills built around psychological science, which strengthens your preparation for research assistant and junior research roles.
- You study both basic and applied psychology topics, giving you a wider toolkit for work settings that support mental health and well-being.
- You build critical thinking skills to address evolving issues in education, work, healthcare, and everyday life—useful for many psychology-related career routes.
- You graduate with a qualification designed to support contemporary integrative approaches to psychology and its application at undergraduate level.
Employability rate
Specific Malaysia employability and unemployment percentages for Bachelor of Psychology graduates from Lincoln University College are not published in the official programme materials.
This means the best reliable takeaway is that the programme is designed to build assessment, counselling-related, research, and communication skills to support your employability in psychology-adjacent roles and further study.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Higher secondary (for entry to undergraduate) | International applicants are considered based on the Entry Qualification For International Students guidance. For Bangladesh, the page lists Secondary School Certificate (Year 10) for pre-university entry and Higher Secondary Certificate (Year 12) or GCE A-Level (2 advanced level passes) for undergraduate entry. |
| English + secondary or higher qualifications | International applicants are also required to meet the programme’s entry pathway requirements and any English proficiency requirement for international students. If a student does not meet the English criteria, the university states that an English proficiency course will be offered to ensure the student can meet programme needs. |
Language requirements
For international applicants, English proficiency is required for admission. The university states that international students must meet the minimum English test score requirements for the programme, or be provided with an English proficiency course if they do not meet the requirement.
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 37000 / total program | University tuition cost is not visible on the official programme page in the sources available during this build. Use the official Lincoln University College tuition/fees page or the programme leaflet for your final confirmation. |
Proof of financial resources
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | January - Winter intake | May - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application portal opens | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (final submit) | N/A | N/A |
| 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 | N/A | N/A |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | January - Winter intake | May - 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 | May - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A | N/A |
| 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
Review entry qualification for international applicants
Check the university’s Entry Qualification For International Students guidance and confirm your secondary/higher-secondary qualification is accepted for undergraduate entry. For Bangladesh, the published guidance lists the relevant qualifications for undergraduate entry. Also review the programme’s English proficiency requirement for international students before you start gathering documents.
Prepare your application documents for international review
Prepare your passport and your academic documents (certificates and transcripts) needed to support your admission pathway. Ensure your documents reflect the qualification listed in the university’s international entry guidance. Keep scanned copies ready for upload during the online application process.
Submit the online application
Submit your application through the university’s official application workflow for international students during the open application period. Complete all required fields and upload your documents in the format requested by the system. After submission, monitor your application status using the university’s student information system instructions if provided.