Overview
The DISTED School of Psychology offers the Bachelor of Psychology (Hons) in collaboration with HELP University, a pioneer in psychology studies among private institutions in Malaysia. Its psychology programme is one of the largest and most established undergraduate psychology education programmes in Asia. Students can be assured of the teaching quality and assessment as the programme syllabus and structure are the same as that conducted at HELP University.
The University sets the coursework components, examinations as well as marking and approval of examination results. Students have opportunities for practical training through working internships and research assistantships organised by DISTED and HELP University.
Experienced HELP University faculty staff supervise, monitor and evaluate the programme to ensure parity of academic standards with the University. The programme is fully accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency.
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Programme Overview
- Applied Psychology
- Business and Public Sectors
- Education
- Academic and Research
- Social Work
Intake Dates 2024: January, May, August
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Programme Structure & Courses
Year 1 (7 subjects)
- Introduction to Psychology 1
- Introduction to Psychology 2
- Scientific Thinking and Academic Writing
- Introduction to Quantitative Methods 1
- Introduction to Quantitative Methods 2
- Career Exploration
- Contextual Intelligence
- Communication and Leadership Skills
Year 2 (10 subjects)
Electives (Choose 2)- Advanced Quantitative Methods 1
- Advanced Quantitative Methods 2
- Social Psychology
- Human Personality
- Biopsychology
- Developmental Psychology
- Understanding and Managing Emotions
- Industrial Training
- Year 2 Elective 1*
- Year 2 Elective 2*
- Counseling Skills
- Conflict Theory and Resolution
- Human Services
- Educational Psychology
- Introduction to Psychological Testing
- Exceptional Children: Developmental Disorders
- Understanding Child Abuse and Neglect
- Understanding Children in a Changing Society
**Students are also required to complete MPU courses during Year 1 and Year 2.
Year 3 (11 subjects)
Electives (Choose 5)- Undergraduate Thesis
- Learning and Cognition
- Ethics in Psychology
- Abnormal Psychology
- Career Development and Planning
- Data Analytics for Psychology
- Year 3 Elective 1*
- Year 3 Elective 2*
- Year 3 Elective 3*
- Year 3 Elective 4*
- Year 3 Elective 5*
- Introduction to Industrial/Organisational Psychology
- Issues in Contemporary Psychology
- Substance Abuse
- Forensic Psychology
- Health Psychology
- Youth Work and Services
- Psychology of Eating
- Human Motivation
- Learning Disabilities
- Psychology of Film
- Psychology in the Workplace
General Studies
- Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban / Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2
- Philosophy and Contemporary Issues
- Integrity and Anti-Corruption / Bahasa Kebangsaan A
- Community service and Co-curriculum
