Master of Social Science in Psychology
SEGi University · Kota Damansara, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: #731
Quick Overview
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The Master of Social Science (M.Soc.Sc.) in Psychology programme offers a comprehensive and modern curriculum, equipping students with advanced skills and knowledge in psychology.
The programme places strong emphasis on Research Methodology and Statistics, and includes modules such as Psychometric and Psychological Assessment, Digital Technologies in Psychology, Ethics in Psychology, Advanced Cognitive Psychology, and a Psychology research project with an elective option.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Psychometric and Psychological Assessment
- Ethics in Psychology
- Advanced Cognitive Psychology
- Personality Development and Assessment
- Research Methodology
- Research Statistics
- Digital Technologies in Psychology
- Research Statistics
- Psychology research project
- Electives (choose 1): Psychology of Life Coaching and Mentoring, Psychology of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, or Social and Cultural Psychology
Curriculum
Programme module credits (Credit hours) are not published in the accessible official SEGi University web page content for this programme, and the official PDF module document could not be fetched due to repeated timeouts during research. Please re-run enrichment when the official credit table becomes accessible.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | credit hours | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Compulsory modules | Psychometric and Psychological Assessment | 0 | 0 |
| Digital Technologies in Psychology | 0 | |||
| Ethics in Psychology | 0 | |||
| Advanced Cognitive Psychology | 0 | |||
| Personality Development and Assessment | 0 | |||
| Research Methodology | 0 | |||
| Semester 2 | Compulsory modules and electives | Research Statistics | 0 | 0 |
| Psychology research project | 0 | |||
| Elective (choose 1): Psychology of Life Coaching and Mentoring | 0 | |||
| Total | Compulsory modules plus electives (choose 1) and Psychology research project | 0 credit hours | ||
Career outcomes
- You build job-ready research and data-analysis capability through Research Methodology and Research Statistics, preparing you for psychology research and evidence-based roles.
- You gain applied capability in assessment settings through Psychometric and Psychological Assessment, helping you move toward psychometrician and assessment-focused work.
- You develop modern practice skills for today’s workplaces via Digital Technologies in Psychology, supporting careers in digital health and technology-enabled psychology roles.
- You strengthen your professional standard and practice readiness with Ethics in Psychology, which supports credible work in organisational, educational, and client-facing environments.
- You tailor your direction with an elective track (Life Coaching and Mentoring, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, or Social and Cultural Psychology) to match the careers you want to pursue.
- You graduate with a comprehensive Psychology research project, helping you present practical research experience for further study or psychology-linked careers.
Employability rate
Employability data specific to psychology master’s graduates in Malaysia is not consistently published by SEGi University or Malaysia-wide official sources, so an exact nationwide percentage is not available.
Based on typical demand for roles connected to psychology, education, organisational development, research, and assessment, you can generally expect stable hiring demand when you complete the research project and develop assessment and analytics skills.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree in Psychology (Level 6, MQF) | International applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology (Level 6, MQF) with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 or its equivalent as accepted by the HEP Senate. |
| Bachelor’s degree in Psychology (Level 6, MQF) with CGPA 2.00 | International applicants with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 but below 2.50 may be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment. |
| Bachelor’s degree in another field with Psychology prerequisites | International applicants with a non-psychology Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) may be considered if they have a minimum CGPA of 2.50 and at least 45 credits of prerequisite modules in Psychology, or a graduate diploma in Psychology, as accepted by the HEP Senate. |
| Non-psychology Bachelor’s + Psychology graduate diploma or Master’s | International applicants with a non-psychology Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 may also be considered if they have a Master’s degree in Psychology with at least 45 credits of prerequisite modules in Psychology, or a graduate diploma in Psychology, as accepted by the HEP Senate. |
| Other relevant equivalent qualifications | International applicants with other relevant equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian government as equivalent to the above requirements may be considered. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology | Direct match | A Bachelor’s degree in Psychology (Level 6, MQF) with the stated CGPA is aligned with the programme’s entry requirements. |
Language requirements
International applicants must meet the university’s English requirement. If your previous qualification was completed in English, you may be eligible for an English medium exemption where the university accepts it.
IELTS Academic
MOI (Medium of Instruction)
MOI waiver details are not published for this programme. See the English test requirements above.
Other accepted proofs
💶 Fees & Funding
Proof of financial resources
International applicants applying for a student pass in Malaysia are typically required to show proof of sufficient funds. Prepare official financial documents that match the amount and format required by Malaysia’s student visa or pass process.
- Official financial capacity documents as required for Malaysia student pass processing
- Any additional funding evidence requested by SEGi University during offer or visa processing
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| Application portal opens | N/A |
| Application deadline (final submit) | N/A |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A |
| Semester begins | N/A |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A |
📝 How to Apply
Prepare your qualifications and CGPA documentation
Review the programme’s entry requirements for international applicants and confirm your degree level and CGPA meet the stated criteria. If your first degree is non-psychology, check whether you meet the prerequisite module or graduate diploma pathway described by the university. Collect official transcripts and degree documents early so you can upload them during application.
Meet the English requirement
Submit the required English language proof that matches the programme’s published minimum (or use an officially accepted English medium exemption where applicable). Make sure you provide the correct IELTS Academic band or other accepted alternative evidence if stated. If you are close to the minimum, consider retaking before the submission deadline to avoid delays.
Submit the online application to SEGi University
Complete the university’s application form via the official application channel and upload your documents in the requested format. Double-check your personal details, qualification history, and uploaded transcripts before submitting. After submission, monitor your application status and respond to any document checks requested by the admissions team.