Bachelor in Psychology (Honours)
University of Cyberjaya · Cyberjaya, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: #951
Quick Overview
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The Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) at the University of Cyberjaya is designed to give you a broad background in psychological theories and research, while developing analytical and critical thinking skills for careers in areas such as clinical psychology, management, research, marketing, teaching, human resources and more.
The programme explores specialist psychology areas including behaviour, cognitive, social psychology, personality, perception, intelligence, learning, research methods, memory, abnormal psychology, developmental psychology and health psychology.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Build a broad foundation in psychological theories and key concepts across behaviour, cognitive, social psychology, personality, perception, and intelligence.
- Develop analytical and critical thinking skills using research methods and foundational psychological study areas.
- Learn essential concepts that support later study in abnormal and developmental psychology, including health-related perspectives.
- Advance your understanding of psychology through deeper study of research methods and topic-focused psychological areas.
- Strengthen learning in areas such as abnormal psychology, developmental psychology, and health psychology.
- Prepare to apply psychological knowledge for future career directions in fields such as research, management, marketing, teaching, and human resources.
Curriculum
123 credit hours bachelor degree programme (honours) credit distribution must be taken from the University of Cyberjaya official programme structure/credit table; however, the accessible official prospectus and programme page content did not include a credit-hours table by semester for Bachelor in Psychology (Honours).
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | credit hours | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | ||||
| Semester 2 | ||||
| Semester 3 | ||||
| Total | 123 credit hours | |||
Career outcomes
- You gain analytical and critical thinking skills designed for career pathways the university highlights, including clinical psychology, management, research, marketing, teaching, and human resources.
- The programme’s broad coverage of psychology topics helps you develop versatile job-ready understanding for roles that value behavioural and cognitive insights.
- You study core psychological concepts and research methods that support progression into research-focused and evidence-based work after graduation.
- Psychology knowledge is positioned as valuable for people-focused career areas, including human resource functions like recruitment, staffing, training and development, performance monitoring, and employee counselling.
- The university highlights career options connected to marketing and advertising, where an understanding of customer behaviour can be an advantage.
- You are prepared for employment in welfare and community-focused settings through psychology training aligned with work in welfare agencies, rehabilitation centres, community centres, government organisations, and NGOs.
Employability rate
Employability and unemployment percentages for Bachelor in Psychology (Honours) graduates specifically in Malaysia are not published in the official University of Cyberjaya programme information available for this page.
As a result, an official, field-specific percentage cannot be verified from the required primary sources.
For applicants, the most reliable takeaway is that the programme is explicitly designed to support careers across clinical psychology, management, research, marketing, teaching, and human resources, with highlighted roles connected to counselling, human resources, and marketing/advertising.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Higher secondary / A-Level / equivalent | International applicants must hold a recognised school-leaving qualification equivalent to the university’s entry qualifications for the Bachelor in Psychology (Honours). The university’s international-entry route is listed as Matriculation, STPM, A-Level, or UEC equivalents, subject to meeting the stated academic conditions for the specific international qualification. |
| Matriculation / foundation / pre-university (international equivalents) | If you apply using a recognised pre-university or foundation qualification from outside Malaysia, you must meet the university’s stated minimum academic requirement for international applicants and ensure your qualification is accepted by the university for Bachelor entry. |
| English proficiency for international students | International applicants must meet the university’s published English proficiency requirement (for example IELTS Academic or TOEFL, or the university-accepted equivalents listed for international students). |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology and related social sciences | Conditional match | Your school-leaving or pre-university/qualification should be accepted for international Bachelor entry as published by the university for this Psychology programme. |
Language requirements
For entry to the University of Cyberjaya Bachelor in Psychology (Honours), international applicants must meet the university’s published English proficiency requirement for students applying from abroad.
IELTS Academic
TOEFL iBT
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | MYR 55000 / total program | University of Cyberjaya fee structure (local 2025) lists Published Tuition Fee for Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) as RM 55,000, with a separate non-refundable registration fee included in Total Payable Fees. |
Proof of financial resources
International students are expected to show that they can fund tuition and living expenses while studying in Malaysia. Your education financing evidence may be requested during the student pass process and/or by the university as part of your admissions finalisation.
- Bank and financial documents showing you can cover the program tuition and living costs for Malaysia (as requested by the university during admissions and/or student pass processing)
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | October - Winter intake | April - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application portal opens | April 01, 2026 | October 01, 2025 |
| Application deadline (final submit) | July 15, 2026 | January 15, 2026 |
| 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 | October 01, 2026 | April 01, 2026 |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | October - 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 | 6-12 months before deadline | 6-12 months before deadline |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | October - 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 your online application
Start your application by filling in the University of Cyberjaya application form during the published intake window. Provide your personal details and select the Bachelor in Psychology (Honours) programme. Upload the academic documents you will use for entry assessment and ensure they are complete before submission.
Meet English proficiency and entry qualification requirements
Confirm that your international qualification meets the university’s entry requirement for the Bachelor in Psychology (Honours). Prepare your English proof using one of the university-accepted options for international students. If you plan to apply with an overseas qualification, make sure it is recognised by the university for Bachelor admission.
Admissions review and offer finalisation
After submission, the university reviews your application details against its international admission criteria. If any supporting information is needed, follow the university instructions promptly. Once your application is approved, the university will guide you through the next steps required for student pass processing.