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Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Psychology

Programme description
The BA (Hons) in Psychology (BAPS) degree programme has been developed towards meeting the needs of working adults in various industries to better equip them for challenges in a demanding global environment. The programme comprises a range of courses from areas of psychology to provide learners with foundation knowledge, understanding and skills that would enhance their working positions in their various fields. The study of psychology presents various evidence-based learning opportunities to give individuals a leading edge towards understanding and dealing with challenges in an increasingly diverse and complex world. Depending on the nature of their work and chosen career pathways, the course would enable individuals with opportunities for pursuing further studies for their personal and professional advancement. They include masters and doctorates in various fields of psychology and other related areas.

Programme structure Graduation requirements

No.	Course code	Course title	Credits
		MPW Courses (Take 3 courses)
1.	WLA 101/03	Bahasa Kebangsaan A	3
2.	WLA 103/03	Malaysian Studies (for all students)	3
3.	WLA 104/03	Pengajian Islam or (for Muslim students only) or	3
4.	WLA 105/03	Pendidikan Moral (for non-Muslim students only)	3
		Subtotal Credit Hours	9
		University Compulsory Courses
5.	WUC 106/05	Communication Skills for the Workplace	5
6.	WUC 116/05	University Mathematics for General Studies	5
7.	WUC 117/03	Introduction to Computing and Internet	3
8.	WUC 131/03	Learning Skills for University Studies	3
9.	WUC 202/05	Advanced Writing Skills for University Studies	5
		Subtotal Credit Hours	21
		Basic Major Courses
11.	LSP 101/05	Introduction to Psychology	5
12.	LSP 102/05	Understanding Personality Types	5
13.	LSP 103/05	Interpersonal Skills	5
14.	LSP 201/05	Adolescent Psychology	5
15.	LSP 202/05	Child Development	5
16.	LLS 203/05	Cross Cultural Intelligence	5
17.	LLS 204/05	Psychology of Creativity	5
18.	LSP 301/05	Psychology of Adult Development	5
		Subtotal Credit Hours	40
		Core Major Courses
19.	LSP 203/05	Behaviour Psychology	5
20.	LSP 204/05	Social Psychology	5
21.	LSP 205/05	Managing Stress at Work	5
22.	LSP 302/05	Counselling – Theory & Practice	5
23.	LSP 303/05	Cognitive Psychology	5
24.	BMK 301/05	Consumer Behaviour	5
25.	BMG 302/05	Organisational Behaviour	5
26.	LSS312/05	Principles of Social Research	5
27.	LSS313/05	Research Paper	5
		Subtotal Credit Hours	45
		Elective Courses (Choose 1)
27.	LSP 304/05	Conflict Management	5
28.	LSP 305/05	Psychology and the Workplace	5
		Subtotal Credit Hours	5
		Programme Total Credit Hours	120