Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (Honors)
Sunway University · Sunway City, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: #354
Quick Overview
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The Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (Honors) at Sunway University is designed to produce graduates with sound knowledge of psychology, including how people think, feel, and act, both individually and in groups. The program is based on the BA Psychology program at New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences, Arizona State University.
You study foundational modules in areas such as Introduction to Psychology, research methods and ethics, and progress through psychology-focused electives. Sunway University lists multiple intakes and a full-time duration, with career prospects such as school counselor, social/NGO worker, corporate trainer, consultant, life coach, academic tutor, and public relations consultant.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Introduction to Psychology
- English Composition 1 and English Composition 2
- Introduction to Statistics
- Public Speaking and Presentation Skills
- Computer Applications and IT
- AI Foundation and Applications
- Elective 1
- Research Methods
- Ethics in Psychology
- Abnormal Psychology
- Community Mental Health
- Elective 2
- Elective 3
- Elective 4
- Elective 5
- Elective 6
- Psychological Testing
- Educational Psychology
- Cognitive Psychology
- Biological Psychology
- Social Psychology
- Developmental Psychology
- Organizational Psychology
- Elective 7
- Elective 8
- Forensic Psychology
- Positive Psychology
- Psychology of Gender
- Personality Theory and Research
- Health Psychology
- Careers in Psychology
- Consumer Psychology
- Sensation and Perception
- Research Project
Curriculum
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | credit hours | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Year 1 core modules and electives | |||
| Semester 2 | Year 1 core modules and electives | |||
| Semester 3 | Year 2 core modules | |||
| Semester 4 | Year 2 electives | |||
| Semester 5 | Year 3 core modules and electives | |||
| Semester 6 | Year 4 core modules and Research Project |
Career outcomes
- You build a strong base in psychology fundamentals (including research methods and ethics) that supports entry into counselling, education support, and people-focused roles.
- You develop practical workplace-relevant knowledge through modules like Psychological Testing, Abnormal Psychology, and Community Mental Health, preparing you for support and assessment pathways.
- You gain applied credibility for organisational settings with Organizational Psychology and Social Psychology, supporting career moves into HR, training, and consulting-type roles.
- You strengthen career readiness with Careers in Psychology and topic areas like Health Psychology and Consumer Psychology that connect directly to real employer needs in Malaysia.
- You learn to apply psychological concepts in structured ways through a capstone Research Project, helping you present evidence-based skills to employers.
- You prepare for client-facing and advisory work through modules such as Forensic Psychology, Positive Psychology, and Personality Theory and Research.
Employability rate
International students who complete psychology bachelor programmes typically see an employability rate of around 78% and an unemployment rate of about 22% in Malaysia, reflecting ongoing demand for people-helping and training-related roles alongside tight competition for specialised clinical posts.
Overall, the outlook is comparatively stable when you pair your degree with skills in communication, research literacy, and workplace psychology applications.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| School-leaving qualifications (equivalent) or pre-university studies | International applicants are assessed using recognised foreign school-leaving qualifications such as American Degree Transfer Programme (ADTP) completion with minimum CGPA 2.00, STPM with average Grade C or CGPA above 2.00 (minimum 2 principals), A-Level (minimum 8 points with at least two D grades across subjects), Australian Matriculation ATAR (minimum 50%), Canadian Matriculation (minimum 50%), Monash University Foundation Year (minimum 50%), Foundation Program (minimum CGPA 2.00), Unified Examination Certificate (maximum 30 points from 5 subjects including English), and International Baccalaureate (minimum 24 points excluding bonus points). Applicants with a diploma (minimum CGPA 2.00) may also be considered, and other equivalent qualifications are considered on a case-to-case basis. |
| Specific subject requirement (Mathematics and Science) | International applicants must have credit in Mathematics and one Science subject at SPM level or its equivalent, or at a higher level. If you do not meet this subject requirement, Sunway University notes that you may still be accepted but will need to take and pass reinforcement course(s) as prerequisites to related core courses in the programme. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology | Direct match |
Language requirements
For this programme, international applicants can meet the English requirement through IELTS or other officially accepted English language qualifications listed by Sunway University for foreign/international applicants.
IELTS Academic
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 30500 / per year | Estimated Annual Course Fee (Year 2026) for international students: RM30,500. International students must pay fees in RM equivalent; USD shown is indicative/estimation and subject to exchange rate. |
Proof of financial resources
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | January - Winter intake | April - 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 | April - 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 | April - 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
Submit the international student application
Complete and submit the International Student Application Form on Sunway University’s international admissions process. Ensure your information is complete and attach the required documents (including your application form and certified true copies of your academic qualifications). Sunway University also requests English language qualifications for non-English medium of instruction/education systems or qualifications.
Upload required documents and complete eligibility review
After you submit, Sunway University will evaluate your eligibility. If anything is missing or incomplete, Sunway University states that incomplete applications cannot be processed and may request further documents as part of evaluation. Keep your passport validity requirements in mind when preparing documents for submission.
Make required payments when eligibility is confirmed
Once eligibility is confirmed, Sunway University provides payment instructions. The international admissions process includes an enrolment fee and an additional Student Pass/visa processing fee paid to EMGS. After you accept your offer, you must sign and return the acceptance and send any outstanding documents required by the International Office.