BSc (Hons) in Psychology

Studying psychology will allow you to gain an in-depth understanding of how we learn, think, feel, and adapt to our social environment. The program covers both normal and abnormal behavior and deals with the biological, social, and individual factors that affect human psychology. The program also includes supervised fieldwork, during which you will have the opportunity to apply your newly acquired knowledge and understanding in a real-world setting.

Through the practical application of all you have learned, you will acquire the skills and attributes necessary to evaluate and understand the many different facets of human behavior. You will also consider the complex ethical issues that arise throughout your studies so that upon graduation, you will be able to use all you have learned for the betterment of human welfare.

A degree in Psychology is the gateway to a variety of exciting career prospects, from a forensic scientist to helping businesses understand their customers and even helping sportsmen and women to perform at their highest potential. A degree in psychology can also open up career prospects in advertising, public relations, administration, retail services, marketing, journalism, and even the legal profession, to name but a few.

On successful completion of the program, the graduates will also be awarded a degree from Lancaster University. They will be awarded two certificates, making them graduates of both Sunway University and Lancaster University.

Intakes

January, April, and September

Duration

3 Years Full-Time

Why Study Here?

Holistic Education

The US education system is one of the most flexible in the world, offering students unlimited choices of courses and focusing on an all-around learning experience. Adopting the US liberal arts approach of inclusiveness, industry relevance, and flexibility, Sunway ADTP has a strong track record of producing well-rounded students equipped for American higher learning.

Seamless Transfer into American Universities

We engage professors from US universities to deliver parts of our academic content. Each year, more than 100 US universities visit Sunway University providing a valuable opportunity for students to engage with and seek advice from admission counselors. We also host representatives from Western Michigan University (WMU) on campus who provide counseling services to students transferring to WMU.

Academic Mentorship and Support

Each ADTP student is assigned an academic advisor who will provide academic guidance and support. Our student-lecturer engagement is high extending over and beyond the classroom. One in four of our lecturers consistently receives “excellent teaching” awards.

Extracurricular Advantage

Each semester our students engage in out-of-class activities e.g. running projects and charity programs as part of their assignments, volunteering in cultural performances, or participating in international conferences. We celebrate bank holidays like Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Independence Day, and Thanksgiving.

University Placement Guidance

We conduct workshops on all aspects of the transfer process—from selecting suitable universities and preparing applications to transitioning abroad. Our “Freshman Seminars” equip students with skills to succeed as a freshman. Our placement team continually supports students to transfer into “best fit” colleges. We receive study-abroad-semester students from US and non-US universities each year, many of which are our alumni for summer semesters. On top of our summer semester subject offerings, we support our alumni by providing referrals, offering proctoring services, and providing internship opportunities.

Programme Structure

Year 1

• Introduction to Psychology I
• Introduction to Psychology II
• Human Physiology
• English for Psychology
• Law and Society
• Principles of Marketing
• Communication Skills

Year 2

• Abnormal Psychology
• Psychological Testing
• Cross-Cultural Psychology
• Biological Psychology
• Developmental Psychology
• Cognitive Psychology
• Sensation and Perception
• Social Psychology
• Motivation and Emotion
• Research Methods in Psychology
• Social & Professional Responsibilities

Year 3

• History of Psychology
• Industrial Training
• Research Project

Electives (choose any 6 in Year 3)

• Behavior Modification
• Organizational Psychology
• Psychology Seminar
• Human Neuropsychology
• Personality Psychology
• Community Mental Health
• Counselling Psychology
• Educational Psychology
• Learning Disabilities
• Applied Developmental Psychology

Additional MOHE compulsory General Studies subjects

for Local Student

• Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation
• Philosophy and Current Issues
• Community Service
• Bahasa Kebangsaan A (applicable to students who did not sit for SPM or did not obtain a Credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu)

for International Student

• Malay Language for Communication 2
• Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation
• Community Service

Career Prospects

• Advertising and marketing executive
• Behavior therapist assistant
• Child development consultant
• Entrepreneur
• General manager
• Human resources executive
• Journalist
• Management consultant
• Market research consultant
• Occupational health and safety officer
• Product developer
• Public relations officer
• Recruitment Consultant
• Sales Executive
• Shadow aide for special education
• Teacher
• Research Assistant