Overview

The (Hons) Psychology programme from Heriot-Watt University, Malaysia covers the core domains of psychology, namely biological psychology, cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, individual differences, social psychology, conceptual and historical issues in psychology, and research methods. Teaching and assessment emphasises application of these core domains to real world issues, and enhances transferable employability skills such as numerical and computer literacy, communication and teamwork. 

Employability

The major professional psychology career pathway in Malaysia is as a clinical psychologist, but a psychology degree provides transferable skills in analytical thinking, communication and teamwork. These skills lead to a wide range of occupational roles in hospitals and clinics, commercial organisations, educational institutions, government and NGO sectors. Examples include human resources, market research, advertising and public relations, sales, teaching, counselling, and social work.

Programme Structure

Curriculum include:

Philosophy and History of Psychology

Developmental Psychology

Research Methods and Analysis 3

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-01 00:00:00

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Language

English

IELTS

6

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Putrajaya, Malaysia

Disciplines

Psychology View 34 other Bachelors in Psychology in Malaysia

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

Heriot-Watt University Malaysia Foundation in Business or Science: Pass and eligible to receive the award

A-Level: CCC
STPM: GPA 2.00 for 3 subjects
UEC: 20 points or less (5 subjects not less than B grade)
IB Diploma: 25 points for 6 subjects
WACE/SACE: ATAR 70
Ontario Secondary School Diploma: 70%
Foundation: CGPA with 3.0

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

46270 MYR / year

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Citizens or residents

38150 MYR / year

≈ 38150 MYR / year

Living costs

Putrajaya

Malaysia

1690 - 2370 MYR / month

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Employability

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Living costs

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