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

The Bachelor of Psychology (Hons) at DISTED accords students with broad-based knowledge and transferable skills that are essential in the psychology profession and in occupations where psychology provides a useful base to improve people’s quality of life and work. It also paves the way to exciting and rewarding careers in the following areas:
  • Applied Psychology
  • Business and Public Sectors
  • Education
  • Academic and Research
  • Social Work

Intake Dates 2023: January, May, August & October

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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

  • Year 2 (10 subjects)

    • Advanced Quantitative Methods 1
    • Advanced Quantitative Methods 2
    • Social Psychology
    • Human Personality
    • Biopsychology
    • Developmental Psychology
    • Understanding and Managing Emotions
    • Industrial Training
    Electives (Choose 2)
    • Counseling Skills
    • Conflict Theory and Resolution
    • Human Services
    • Educational Psychology
    • Qualitative Research
    • Group Process
    • 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)

    • Undergraduate Thesis
    • Learning and Cognition
    • Ethics in Psychology
    • Abnormal Psychology
    • Career Development and Planning
    • Data Analytics for Psychology
    Electives (Choose 4)
    • Intro to Industrial/Organizational Psychology
    • Counseling Theories and Techniques
    • Issues in Contemporary Psychology
    • Substance Abuse
    • Forensic Psychology
    • Health Psychology
    • Cross Cultural Psychology
    • Youth Work and Services
    • Psychology of Eating
    • Human Motivation
    • Learning Disabilities
    • Psychology of Film
    • Psychology in the Workplace

    **1 General Elective (to select from list of Psychology Electives)

Study Pathway

Academic Pathway – Australia

(1+2)

  • Flinders University
  • Macquarie University
  • Queensland University of Technology
  • The University of Adelaide

(2+1)

  • Flinders University
  • Macquarie University
  • Murdoch University
  • Queensland University of Technology
  • The University of Adelaide
  • Edith Cowan University

(1+3)

  • Macquarie University
  • The University of Queensland

(2+2)

  • Macquarie University

(1+3.5)

  • The University of Queensland

(1.5+2.5)

  • The University of Queensland

(1.5+3)

  • The University of Queensland
Academic Pathway – New Zealand

(1+2)

  • University of Otago

(2+1)

  • University of Otago

(3+1)

  • University of Otago
Academic Pathway – United Kingdom

(1+2)

  • Bangor University
  • The Queen’s University of Belfast
  • Cardiff University
  • University of Essex
  • Goldsmiths, University of London
  • University of Hertfordshire
  • University of Huddersfields
  • University of Leeds
  • University of Plymouth
  • University of Portsmouth
  • University of Sheffield
  • University of the West of England, Bristol

(2+1)

  • Bangor University
  • Middlesex University
  • University of Hertfordshire
  • University of Northampton
  • University of Portsmouth
  • University of the West of England, Bristol
Academic Pathway – Ireland

(1+2)

  • The Queen’s University of Belfast
Minimum Entry Requirements

Minimum Entry Requirements

  • STPM: 2 Cs
  • A-Level: 1C, 1D
  • SACE International: ATAR 65
  • UEC: 5 Bs
  • HELP Foundation in Arts / Science: Pass all subjects (Minimum of 4 Credits)
  • CPU: Average 65 (6 subjects)

  • Foundation Programmes: Pass all subjects (50% of which must be Credits and above)

  • Diploma Programmes: Pass all subjects (30% of which must be Credits and above with minimum CGPA 2.00/4.00)

  • The Credits are in accordance to HELP University’s grading scheme.

  • The standard entry requirements of 3 SPM/O-Level Credits Mathematics and Science and Passes in SPM Bahasa Melayu and English (for Malaysians) still apply.

English Language Proficiency Requirement (to fulfil one):

  • IELTS: 5.5
  • TOEFL: 550 paper based (213 computer-based; 80 internet-based)
  • MUET: Band 5
  • IGCSE O-Level: C for English or English Literature
  • SPM: A for English (A1/A2 or A+/A/A-) 
  • UEC: B for English
  • HELP Foundation in Arts / Science: Credit for either Intermediate English or Advanced English
  • HELP English Immersion Programme: Minimum of B- in Level 6
  • SACE International: 14/20 for English as Second Language
  • Canadian Pre-U: 65 for ENG4U
  • PTE:42

Other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government.

Fee & Intake Dates

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