Diploma in Psychology
KPT/JPS (N/311/4/0115)07/2024 (MQA/FA11430)
- Deep down, we all want to know what everyone else is thinking. Understanding human behaviour is hard, because how we behave is complex and keeps changing as our environment and technology changes.Learn about every stage of human behaviour, from behavioural neuroscience to cognitive processes, and the practical aspects of developmental, social and clinical psychology.
- The UNISEL’s Diploma in Psychology exposes you to the aspects of behaviour such as human motivation and emotion, decision-making process and social interaction. The main major domains covered in the program structure are cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, sensation and perception, and social psychology.
- 2.5 years
- Intake: Apr, August, Nov
Overview
- Use basic knowledge and understanding on fundamental principles in psychology
- Apply basic research methods in psychology
- Collaborate with the communities and the industries in social work and activities
- Use critical and creative thinking in scientific approach to solve problems related to psychology
- Communicate effectively as individuals, leaders and team members
- Demonstrate managerial and entrepreneurial skills as well as display responsiveness to the issues in psychology
- Demonstrate motivation for life-long learning
- Apply ethical principles in all aspect of psychology, including knowing the boundaries in professional psychological practice
Career Opportunities
- Assistants to Psychologist
- Personnel and Human Resources,
- Education and Training,
- Customer and Personal Services
- Admission and Management.
Programme Structure
SEMESTER 1
- Introduction to Psychology
- Introduction to Neuroscience
- Introduction to Social Science
- Computer Application in Psychology
- English Proficiency 1
- MQA Compulsory Course
SEMESTER 2
- Sensation and Perception
- Elementary Statistics
- Life-Span Development
- Cognitive Psychology
- English Proficiency 2
- MQA Compulsory Course
SEMESTER 3
- Personality
- Foreign Laanguage
- MPU Compulsory Courses
SEMESTER 4
- Academic Writing
- Introduction to Research Method
- Abnormal Psychology
- Social Psychology
- Ethics in Psychology
- MPU Compulsory Course
SEMESTER 5
- Introduction to Communication
- Introduction to Testing and Measurement
- Introduction to Industrial and Organisational Psychology
- Basic Behaviour Modification
- Introduction to Social Work
- Introduction to Counseling
SEMESTER 6
- Entrepreneurship
- Fundamental Human Resource Management
- Case Study
SEMESTER 7
- Industrial Training
Diploma Requirements
- Pass SPM or the equivalent with at least 3 honors and pass Mathematics and Science/Physics/Chemistry/Biology; OR
- Pass STPM or its equivalent with at least grade C in one of the subjects and pass Mathematics and Science/Physics/Chemistry/Biology at level
Programme Fees
LOCAL : RM 16,915.00
INTERNATIONAL : RM 32,390.00
