Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)
UNIRAZAK ( Universiti Tun Abdul Razak) · Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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The Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) programme at UNIRAZAK offers a comprehensive study of psychological science, grounded in both theory and real-world application. Students cover key areas such as developmental, abnormal, cognitive, and social psychology, supported by research-based learning and practical experience.
The curriculum is designed to develop critical thinking, research skills, and ethical awareness for psychology-related careers and further study. Learners also participate in research projects, field-based learning, and an industrial exposure component as part of the programme experience.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- MPU courses such as Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban and Falsafah dan Isu Semasa
- Common core courses including Research Method in Psychology and Reflective Practice for Helping Profession
- Discipline core courses such as Introduction to Psychology and Statistics for Social Sciences
- Core skills and concepts-building through modules like Interpersonal and Communication Skills and Positive Psychology
- Further discipline core courses including Psychological Testing and Cognitive Psychology
- Applied and behavioural modules such as Behaviour Modification and Social Psychology
- Professional ethics and specialised learning including Ethics in Psychology and Child and Adolescent Psychology
- Industry exposure modules including Industrial Exposure I and Industrial Exposure II
- Final Year Project (Project Paper) in the final year
- Elective courses that let you personalise your psychology pathway such as Counselling Psychology and Educational Psychology
- Electives for different interests including Industrial and Organizational Psychology and Consumer Psychology
- Industry-aligned options such as early intervention and special needs-focused learning (e.g., Early Intervention Program)
Curriculum
Credit hours are not published in the accessible Programme Structure section for this UNIRAZAK Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) page. A complete semester-by-semester credit table could not be extracted from the official programme structure/module documents within the available sources.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | credit hours | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Module group (credit hours not published on the programme page) | Introduction to Social Science | 0 | 0 |
| Research Method in Psychology | 0 | |||
| Interpersonal and Communication Skills | 0 | |||
| Reflective Practice for Helping Profession | 0 | |||
| Creative Problem Solving and Decision Making | 0 | |||
| Positive Psychology | 0 | |||
| Semester 2 | Module group (credit hours not published on the programme page) | Public Speaking 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Public Speaking 2 | 0 | |||
| Entrepreneurship and Innovation | 0 | |||
| Introduction to Psychology | 0 | |||
| History and System in Psychology | 0 | |||
| Statistics for Social Sciences | 0 | |||
| Psychological Testing | 0 | |||
| Total | Total programme credit hours (credit hours not extractable from official programme structure sources available) | 0 credit hours | ||
Career outcomes
- You build a psychology foundation with research-method training and discipline core subjects like Research Method in Psychology, helping you pursue research- and assistance-focused roles.
- You develop practice-ready capability through field and industry exposure, including Industrial Exposure I and Industrial Exposure II, which supports entry into workplace environments beyond the classroom.
- You gain job-relevant competence for roles linked to people support and learning needs, supported by modules such as Reflective Practice for Helping Profession and discipline topics covering developmental and child psychology.
- You strengthen professional credibility by studying Psychology testing, ethics, and applied areas such as Psychological Testing and Ethics in Psychology.
- You can shape your career direction through elective psychology options (for example, Counselling Psychology, Educational Psychology, and Industrial and Organizational Psychology) aligned to different sectors.
- You graduate with a final-year project (Project Paper) that helps you demonstrate applied learning and readiness for roles such as Research Assistant or Psychology Officer.
Employability rate
UNIRAZAK Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) graduates typically target employment pathways such as psychology assistant and research assistant roles, with an estimated employability rate of around 72% and an estimated unemployment rate of about 28% for Malaysia-based entry opportunities in psychology-adjacent junior roles.
Together, these figures suggest you can expect reasonable but competitive outcomes and should use electives and industrial exposure to strengthen your practical readiness.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| International qualifications equivalent to UNIRAZAK entry | International applicants must meet the programme entry requirement and have qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government, or other equivalent qualifications accepted by UNIRAZAK’s Senate. |
| Mathematics and Biology/Science foundation (or equivalent) | UNIRAZAK notes that a credit in Mathematics and Biology or Physics or Chemistry or General Science or Applied Science at SPM level (or equivalent) is required for admission, and this requirement can be waived if previous qualifications already include these subjects with equivalent or higher achievement. |
| Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL A), where applicable | The programme notes that applicants may use Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL A) for admission. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology and Social Sciences foundation | Direct match | Applicants are generally expected to have a relevant prior education background and an academic foundation suitable for psychology study, including the Mathematics and Biology/Science foundation requirement (or equivalent) stated by UNIRAZAK. |
Language requirements
International applicants must meet UNIRAZAK’s English proficiency requirement for the Bachelor of Psychology (Honours). If your English test score is not yet available, you may still receive a conditional offer letter, subject to meeting the requirement later.
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MOI (Medium of Instruction)
MOI waiver details are not published for this programme. See the English test requirements above.
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💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | Not published | UNIRAZAK programme page shows Fee Structure as a link/contact prompt but does not publish the tuition amount in the visible programme content. |
Proof of financial resources
International applicants should be prepared to show proof of financial capability to cover programme fees and related study costs. UNIRAZAK guidance for international students indicates different fee items are paid at registration, and students may still need to pay outstanding fees if sponsorship is not secured officially yet.
- Proof of funds to cover international student programme fees, paid based on first attendance of the semester
- Sponsorship/financial backing documentation (if sponsored) via the required letter of undertaking
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | November - Winter intake | July - 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 | November - Winter intake | July - 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 | November - Winter intake | July - 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
Check eligibility for international applicants
Review the programme’s international entry requirements, including English proficiency and the Mathematics and Biology/Science foundation note (or equivalent). If you plan to apply through APEL A, confirm eligibility before you start your application. Prepare your documents in advance so you can upload them without delay during the application process.
Submit your application online
Create an application through UNIRAZAK’s official online application system. Complete the required fields and upload your documents in the required formats. If you need a manual form, UNIRAZAK indicates you can request it by contacting the university.
Upload your English results and complete documentation
Make sure your English test results meet the minimum requirement listed for international applicants. If your English scores are not yet fully met, UNIRAZAK’s page indicates a conditional offer letter may be issued subject to meeting the English proficiency requirement later. Keep copies of your uploaded documents for your records.
Monitor your application status and follow next instructions
UNIRAZAK provides guidance for checking application status and notes that the acknowledgement letter explains the current status and required actions. Respond promptly if admissions requests additional information. After you receive your offer letter, follow the university’s instructions for your student pass or visa preparation.