Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Psychology

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Psychology program at Asia Pacific University equips students with problem-solving, critical thinking, and research skills to address complex psychological issues. The program emphasizes the application of technology in psychological assessments and analysis, preparing students for careers in various fields, including research, academia, and human resources. The program also offers elective modules in health psychology, cyberpsychology, educational psychology, and human factors psychology.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Overview:

The Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Psychology program at Asia Pacific University (APU) is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand and address complex psychological issues in contemporary society. The program emphasizes the application of problem-solving, critical thinking, analytical, and scientific research skills to resolve unpredictable issues in various areas of psychology.

Objectives:

• Enable students to apply problem-solving, critical, analytical, and scientific research skills to resolve complex, applied, and unpredictable issues in different areas of psychology.
• Provide students with the ability to perform a range of appropriate psychological measurements using software and technological tools.
• Develop students' communication skills, enabling them to relate ideas and research findings effectively and fluently through written, oral, and visual means.
• Equip students to identify a broad range of information, media, and technological applications for psychological research.
• Foster students' leadership skills in social settings, including understanding and communicating the role of evidence when making critical judgments about psychological issues and arguments.
• Enhance students' competence in problem-solving and scientific research skills, including generating research questions or hypotheses and devising ways of testing these using both quantitative and qualitative methods.

Outline:

Year 1:

• Core Modules:
• Intercultural Communication
• Trends and Visual Thinking
• Core Concepts in Communication Theories
• Specialized Modules:
• Introduction to Psychology
• Developmental Psychology
• Ethics in Psychology
• Historical Perspectives in Psychology
• Social Psychology

Year 2:

• Common Modules:
• Social Media
• Political Communication
• Specialized Modules:
• Psychological Disorders
• Biological Psychology
• Introduction to Research Methods and Qualitative Analysis
• Personality Psychology
• Cognitive Psychology
• Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology
• Internship (16 weeks)

Year 3:

• Common Modules:
• Investigations Module
• Project Module
• Specialized Modules:
• Counselling Principles and Philosophy
• Psychological Testing & Measurement
• Industrial and Organizational Psychology
• Conceptual Issues and Critical Debates in Psychology
• Elective Modules (choose 2):
• Health Psychology or Cyberpsychology
• Educational Psychology or Human Factors Psychology

MQA Compulsory Subjects:

• Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation (Malaysian Students)
• Malay Communication Language (International Students)
• Philosophy and Current Issues
• Workplace Professional Skills
• Integrity and Anti-corruption

Careers:

Career Options:

• Psychology Research Assistant
• Academician
• Educator
• Behavioural Aide
• Social Science Researcher
• Counter Intelligence Analyst
• Social Media Threat Analyst
• Forensic Analyst
• Human Resource Executive
• Talent Management Consultant
• Conflict Resolution & Mediation Consultant
• NGO Executive / Manager
• Psychology Lab Manager
• Corporate / Career Consultant
• Customer Relationship Manager
• Market Research Analyst
• Social Worker

Advantages of the APU Psychology Programme:

• The program incorporates technology-infused psychology modules, such as cyberpsychology, to provide students with a competitive edge in the modern, technology-driven world of mental health.
• The program emphasizes the use of modern technology tools for psychology assessments and analysis, preparing students for the integration of technology into their future careers.