BSc Psychology
University of Reading Malaysia · Iskandar Puteri, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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Develop a broad knowledge of psychology with BSc Psychology, a course that can be tailored to meet your individual interests — from the brain’s functions to how groups shape our actions.
Taught by internationally regarded experts, you will study the latest evidence across psychology and build skills you can use in real-world settings through work placements and applied projects.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- The Person and the Brain
- Learning about Learning
- Introduction to Psychological Research
- Debates in Mental Health
- Applied and Professional Psychology
- Cognitive and Biological Psychology
- Development Across the Lifespan
- Research Methods in Psychology
- Social Psychology and Individual Differences
- Professional and Clinical Practice (with work placement)
- Research Project
- Communicating Current Psychology
- Choose 3 specialist options from Clinical Applications of Neuropsychology, Counselling Skills & Practice, Science of Face Perception, and Vision Science
Curriculum
124 credit hours programme (Malaysia credit hours). Module names below are taken from the official University of Reading Malaysia BSc Psychology page; however, the official credit-hour breakdown per module and semester was not found on the pages accessible during this run.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | credit hours | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | Core modules (foundations) | The Person and the Brain | ||
| Learning about Learning | ||||
| Introduction to Psychological Research | ||||
| Debates in Mental Health | ||||
| Applied and Professional Psychology | ||||
| Year 2 | Core modules (core depth) | Cognitive and Biological Psychology | ||
| Development Across the Lifespan | ||||
| Research Methods in Psychology | ||||
| Social Psychology and Individual Differences | ||||
| Professional and Clinical Practice (with work placement) | ||||
| Year 3 | Core modules (specialism & project) plus specialist options | Research Project | ||
| Communicating Current Psychology | ||||
| Specialist option module 1 (examples include Clinical Applications of Neuropsychology, Counselling Skills & Practice, Science of Face Perception and Vision Science) | ||||
| Specialist option module 2 (examples include Clinical Applications of Neuropsychology, Counselling Skills & Practice, Science of Face Perception and Vision Science) | ||||
| Specialist option module 3 (examples include Clinical Applications of Neuropsychology, Counselling Skills & Practice, Science of Face Perception and Vision Science) | ||||
| Total | All programme modules including foundations, core depth, and the year 3 project/specialist options | |||
Career outcomes
- You gain a strong grounding across core psychology areas such as biological, cognitive, developmental, social, and individual differences, preparing you for research-informed entry points into psychology-related roles.
- You build research competence through Introduction to Psychological Research and Research Methods in Psychology, supporting pathways into research assistant roles and further postgraduate study.
- You develop professional readiness through Applied and Professional Psychology and Professional and Clinical Practice with work placement, helping you transition more confidently into workplace-based learning and early career environments.
- You can tailor your direction in Year 3 by selecting specialist options such as Clinical Applications of Neuropsychology and Counselling Skills & Practice, aligning your degree with the psychology focus you want to pursue.
- The programme’s British Psychological Society (BPS) accreditation supports global recognition of your psychology degree and strengthens eligibility for further professional development.
Employability rate
For psychology graduates in Malaysia, an estimated employability rate is around 78% and an unemployment rate around 22%, reflecting steady demand for psychology-related skills while the market varies by specialization and experience.
Overall, this points to a generally stable outlook, especially for graduates who build practical experience and research readiness during the degree.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| School-leaving qualification (international equivalents) | International applicants can be considered via listed international pathways such as International Foundation Programme (SPM, IGCSE, and equivalent holders), IB Diploma, STPM/A-Level, UEC, Australian Matriculations, OSSD, MUFY, NCUK International Foundation Year, and other qualifications recognised by MQA. The university also states that credits in Mathematics and Science are expected at SPM, IGCSE, or an equivalent level qualification or higher. |
| Official results and certificates | International applicants should provide official school or foundation/transcript documents and certificates as part of the application document upload. If you apply with forecast/provisional results, the offer may be conditional until official results are provided. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology and related social sciences | Direct match | International applicants applying for BSc Psychology should have school-leaving or foundation qualifications accepted by the university for entry to the programme, plus the required Mathematics and Science credit expectation stated by the university. |
Language requirements
International applicants must meet the programme’s English language requirement. If you do not meet the requirement for direct entry, pre-sessional English courses may be available.
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💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | MYR 48000 / per year | For international students, tuition is stated as RM 48,000 per year; SST applies to tuition fees from time to time as described in the university fees guidance. |
| Application fee | MYR 530 / one time | International application fee is RM 530 (inclusive 6% SST), strictly non-refundable; it is deducted from tuition fee upon successful enrolment. |
Proof of financial resources
You must show you can fund your tuition and living costs for the duration of your studies. If you are accepted, the university and Malaysian immigration/pass requirements typically expect evidence of available funds before visa/student pass processing.
- Proof of funds you can afford tuition fees for international students as published by the university for this programme
- Any additional financial evidence required during Malaysian student pass processing (submit documents as instructed by the university/admissions team)
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | April - Summer intake | September - Winter 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 | April - Summer intake | September - Winter 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 | April - Summer intake | September - Winter 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 entry and English requirements
Review the international entry requirements for the Bachelor of Psychology (including the university’s Mathematics and Science expectations and the listed accepted school/foundation pathways). Confirm that your English evidence meets the programme requirement (or choose an accepted alternative/English preparation route). If you are unsure about your qualification equivalency, contact the admissions team before you submit your documents.
Prepare your documents and application details
Collect a clear copy of your passport biodata page and your official transcript and certificate from your previous studies. Prepare your English qualification certificate (or accepted equivalent) as required for the programme. If you have forecast/provisional results, you can still submit and may receive a conditional offer until official results are available.
Submit your application online and upload documents
Complete your application on the university’s official application portal and select the correct undergraduate course option for BSc Psychology. Upload your documents in the requested section during online submission. Pay the international application fee if required by the intake, and keep proof of payment for the application record.
Respond to your offer and confirm enrolment
After submission, the admissions office communicates your application outcome by email within the stated processing time. If you receive an unconditional or conditional offer, follow the instructions to accept the offer and meet any conditions (such as submitting final official results). Once accepted, you must complete the next steps for enrolment and pay the required deposit and fees as outlined by the university.