Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Psychology
Sunway College Johor Bahru · Subang Jaya, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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Studying psychology will allow you to gain an in-depth understanding of how we learn, think, feel and adapt to our social environment. The programme covers both normal and abnormal behaviour, and deals with the biological, social and individual factors that affect human psychology.
The programme includes supervised fieldwork, where you can apply your knowledge in a real-world setting, and you will also consider the complex ethical issues that arise throughout your studies. On successful completion, graduates are awarded a degree from Lancaster University in addition to Sunway University.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Build psychology foundations through Introduction to Psychology, History of Psychology, Personality Psychology, Motivation & Emotion, and English for Psychology.
- Develop employability and ethics for professional practice with Essentials of Employability and Ethics in Psychology.
- Start learning data and methods for evidence-based study using Introduction to Data Analytics and Research Methods in Psychology 1.
- Study core theory and application areas including Biological Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Developmental Psychology, and Social Psychology.
- Develop applied practice and values through Community Services for Planetary Health and Integrity & Anti-corruption.
- Strengthen research capability with Research Methods in Psychology 2 and clinical foundations including Psychological Disorders and Psychological Testing.
- Advance into applied behavioural and wellbeing approaches with Behaviour Modification, Counselling Psychology, and Positive Psychology.
- Complete research project work with Research Project 1 and Research Project 2.
- Gain real-world exposure through Industrial Exposure and choose electives (choose 3) such as Community Mental Health, Cross Cultural Psychology, or Health Psychology.
Career outcomes
- You gain a psychology foundation plus structured research methods, helping you qualify for research assistant and evidence-based roles after graduation.
- You graduate with knowledge that supports client-centred and behaviour-focused careers, including behaviour therapist and counselling-related career pathways.
- You strengthen practical awareness through Industrial Exposure and supervised fieldwork, helping you demonstrate real-world readiness to employers.
- You build an understanding of human behaviour that supports business-facing opportunities like market research consultant, recruitment specialist, public relations consultant, and human resources manager.
- You develop employability, ethics, and professional decision-making skills, which helps you stand out for roles requiring ethical practice and responsible communication.
- You can position yourself for leadership growth through roles like general manager and management consultant by combining psychological thinking with workplace skills.
Employability rate
Psychology graduates in Malaysia typically see an employability rate of around 78% and an unemployment rate of about 22%, reflecting competitive hiring when entry roles require additional practical experience.
Together, these figures point to a steady demand outlook, with better career stability when you pair the degree with field exposure and research skills developed during the programme.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Higher secondary / pre-university qualifications | International applicants can enter using STPM (Average C+ or CGPA 2.33, with a minimum of 2 principals), A-Level (minimum 12 points), Australian Matriculation (ATAR 60), Canadian Matriculation (60%), Monash University Foundation Year (60%), Sunway Foundation in Arts or Sunway Foundation in Science & Technology (CGPA 2.30), UEC (maximum 26 points from 5 subjects including Mathematics and 1 Science subject), or IB Diploma (minimum 25 points excluding bonus points). The programme also accepts APEL.A (APEL T-6) for Recognition of Prior Learning where applicable. |
| Specific academic requirement | International applicants must have credit in Mathematics and one Science subject at SPM level or its equivalent. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology |
Language requirements
For this Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Psychology, international applicants must meet the university’s English language entry requirements. The programme page lists multiple accepted English qualifications and also notes that other qualifications may be considered case-by-case.
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
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated annual course fee | MYR 37000 / total program | Estimated Annual Course Fee (Year 2026): RM37,000 for Malaysian students. |
| Estimated annual course fee for international students | MYR 9128 / total program | Estimated Annual Course Fee (Year 2026): USD9,128 for international students (fees must be paid in RM equivalent; USD is indicative and subject to exchange rate). |
Proof of financial resources
Sunway University requires international students to pay their fees in Malaysian Ringgit (RM) equivalent. The programme page provides an estimated annual course fee for international students (based on the exchange rate at the time of payment).
- Estimated Annual Course Fee for international students: USD9,128 (Year 2026), with fees paid in RM equivalent
Important dates
Application window
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Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | January - Winter intake | April - Summer intake | September - Summer intake |
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| VPD request - recommended | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
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| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
📝 How to Apply
Check eligibility and prepare documents
Review the programme’s entry requirements, commencement date, and fees before applying. Sunway University instructs international applicants to email the university first to confirm eligibility before submitting an application. Prepare your required documents and ensure they are complete because incomplete applications cannot be processed.
Submit the international application form and required documents
Fill out and submit the International Student Application Form and attach the required documents listed by the International Office. The university specifies items such as a completed application form, completed health declaration form, passport-sized photographs, passport copy, and certified true copies of academic qualifications. Make sure your application and initial payment are submitted to the International Office at least eight (8) weeks before the intake date(s).
Complete initial payments and wait for the offer
After your eligibility is confirmed, proceed with the required payments. The university lists RM 742 Enrolment Fee and RM 3,300 Student Pass/Visa processing fee (paid to EMGS) as part of the international process. Sunway University states that successful applicants receive offer letters via email within 3 working days.
Accept the offer and proceed with Student Pass processing
Accept the offer as detailed in the Letter of Offer and sign and return the Acceptance of Offer to the International Office. Submit any outstanding documents requested in the incomplete record checklist attached to your Letter of Offer, because visa application processing can be delayed if submitted late. Sunway University notes Student Pass approval processing time can take up to 6–8 weeks.