Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (Hons) - American Degree Program in partnership with Arizona State University

The Bachelor of Arts in Psychology program is designed to develop graduates with a strong understanding of human thought, emotion, behavior, and social interaction. By integrating the best practices of the American education system, this program offers a well-rounded curriculum that meets global standards and prepares students for diverse career opportunities in psychology. Based on the BA Psychology program at the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences at Arizona State University, the program equips students with the theoretical and practical knowledge needed to excel in the evolving field of psychology.

American Degree Transfer Program (ADTP)

• Completion of ADTP with a minimum CGPA of 2.00

STPM

• Average Grade C or CGPA > 2.00 (Minimum 2 principals)

A-Level

• Minimum 8 points (minimum Grade D in at least 2 subjects)
• Note: For A-Level points calculation
  • A = 10 points
  • B = 8 points
  • C = 6 points
  • D = 4 points
  • E = 2 points

Australian Matriculation

• Minimum ATAR score of 50%

Canadian Matriculation

• Minimum 50%

Monash University Foundation Year

• Minimum 50%

Foundation Program

• Minimum CGPA of 2.00

Unified Examination Certificate

• Maximum 28 points from 5 subjects (all Grade Bs including English)

International Baccalaureate

• Completed with a minimum of 24 points (excluding bonus points)

Diploma

• Minimum CGPA of 2.00 

Other Qualifications

• Any other equivalent qualifications. An applicant with no standard qualification will be considered on a case-to-case basis.

English Language Requirements

• SPM English or its equivalent Credit
• IELTS Band 6.0 or its equivalent
• MUET Band 4
• UEC English B4
• O-Level English (1119) Credit
• Sunway Intensive English Programme (IEP) Pass Level 4 with a minimum of 65%
• ESL/English Satisfactory level in Pre-University programs, Diploma or ADTP where the medium of instruction is English

Specific Requirements

• Credit in Mathematics and one Science subject at the SPM level or its equivalent or at a higher level.
• Note: Candidates who do not meet this requirement can still be accepted but they will be required to take and pass the reinforcement course(s) as prerequisite(s) to the related core courses(s) in the programme.

Year 1

• Introduction Psychology
• Finite Mathematics
• Public Speaking and Presentation Skills
• Introduction to Statistics
• English 1
• English 2
• Computer Applications and IT
• Elective 1
• Elective 2

Year 2

• Research Methods
• Social Psychology
• Ethics in Psychology
• Developmental Psychology
• Biological Psychology
• Abnormal Psychology
• Sensation and Perception
• Personality Theory and Research
• Cognitive Psychology
• Elective 3
• Elective 4

Year 3

• History of Psychology
• Psychological Testing
• Organizational Psychology
• Educational Psychology
• Consumer Psychology
• Elective 5
• Elective 6

Year 4

• Health Psychology
• Positive Psychology
• Psychology of Gender
• Forensic Psychology
• Careers in Psychology
• Research Project
• Elective 7
• Elective 8

Elective Subjects

• Principles of Sociology
• Film Appreciation
• Introduction to Philosophy
• US History to 1877
• US History since 1877
• Introduction to Environmental Studies
• Intercultural Communication
• American Foreign Policy
• World Mythology

MOHE compulsory General Studies subjects

For Local Students

• Appreciation of Ethics and Civilization
• Philosophy and Current Issues
• Bahasa Kebangsaan A (applicable to students who did not sit for SPM or did not obtain a Credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu) OR Skills for Higher Education
• Community Service for Planetary Health
• Integrity & Anti-Corruption
• Entrepreneurial Mindset and Skills

For International Students

• Appreciation of Ethics and Civilization
• Malay Language for Communication 2
• Skills for Higher Education
• Community Service for Planetary Health
• Integrity & Anti-Corruption
• Entrepreneurial Mindset and Skills