Duration:3 Years
Intakes:September
Campus:University of Nottingham Malaysia
Level of Study:Degree
Faculty:School of Psychology
Course Code:KPT/JPS(R/311/6/0079)4/21
About this course
During your first year, you will be introduced to the core areas of biological, cognitive, develop mental and social psychology. As well as theoretical principles, the modules cover the applied aspects of these subjects, for example in clinical, education and engineering settings. You will learn statistical methods of analysis and how to plan, carry out and report on psychological or cognitive neuroscience experiments. You will also have the flexibility to select up to two modules from other schools.
The BSc Psychology and BSc Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience courses are identical in the first year to give you a good grounding in psychology. It is possible to change between the two degree courses at the end of first year. Both degree courses offer equally good career opportunities. The main difference between the two degrees is that psychology and cognitive neurosciences more focused on biological processes, whereas the psychology course is pure psychology.
In your second year, you will expand your understanding, deal with more advanced theoretical problems, continue training in relevant research methods and be given greater independence in undertaking research. Practical sessions run in a series of five-week group projects and are accompanied by further statistics courses. Psychology and cognitive neuroscience students have specialist practical classes, focusing on neuroscience-based topics, as well as a series of extra lectures focusing on contemporary neuroimaging techniques.
There are opportunities to spend one or two semesters in your second year at our campus in the UK. The final year allows you to choose from a variety of advanced topics. If you are studying for the cognitive neuroscience degree, you will need to take 40 credits of cognitive neuroscience modules and the remaining credits can be any of the other modules on offer. However, psychology students have the flexibility to choose from both psychology and cognitive neuroscience modules.
You are also required to conduct an independent research study during your final year. Acting under the supervision of lecturers, you will be expected to take the initiative in designing and carrying out the research yourself, and completing a full research project report.
Total Course Fees
RM39,900 per year(Local), RM46,900 per year(International)
For scholarship and tuition fee enquiries please e-mail study@nottingham.edu.my for more details.
Subject Listing
Typical core modules
- Biological Psychology
- Cognitive Psychology 1
- Introduction to Developmental Psychology
- Introduction to Social Psychology
- Practical Methods in Psychology
- Statistical Methods 1
Typical optional modules
- Entrepreneurship and Business
- Introduction to Applied Psychology
- Introduction to Counselling
- Language programmes
- Linguistics
Typical core modules
- Cognitive Psychology 2
- Conceptual and Historical Issues in Psychology
- Neuroscience and Behaviour
- Personality and Individual Differences
- Practical Methods in Psychology 2
- Practical Methods in Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience
- Social and Developmental Psychology
- Statistical Methods 2
Typical core modules
- Research Project
Typical optional modules
- Active Vision
- Autism
- Autobiographical Memory
- Bilingualism
- Evolutionary Psychology
- Introduction to Clinical Psychology
- Neuropsychology A and B
- Neuroscience of Illusions A and B
- Scientific Computing with Matlab
Entry RequirementsApplicants must have one of the following Entry requirements:
A Level |
BBC in either arts or science subjects, excluding critical thinking and general studies. A levels with a strong academic component will rank higher than those without and Psychology A level is not required | |
IB Diploma |
28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level, including 5 points in mathematics at Standard Level | |
STPM |
B+B+B, excluding Pengajian Am | |
UEC |
1 A and 4 B3s, excluding Bahasa Malaysia and Chinese language | |
SAM or other Australian Matriculations |
ATAR 82 (consideration to be made based on relevant subjects) | |
Canadian Ontario Grade 12 Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) |
80% average based on 6 subjects (consideration to be made based on relevant subjects)
Canadian Secondary School Diplomas from other provinces are acceptable and to be assessed based on the University’s requirements. |
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Advance Placement (AP) |
4,4,3 in relevant subjects. Applicants taking non-preferred subjects may be made an offer across more than three subjects at Advanced Placement level. | |
Diploma – Other Institutions |
Acceptance to the second year is on a case by case basis (and at the discretion of the School) but normally would require an overall GPA of 3.3 (out of 4) or 70% and above (consideration to be made based on relevant subjects), and previous studies must meet the prerequisite requirements to the programme | |
| Foundation – Other Institutions | Acceptance is at the discretion of the School but normally would require an overall GPA of 3.0 (out of 4) or 65% and above (consideration to be made based on relevant subjects), and previous studies must meet the prerequisite requirements to the programme | |
| University of Nottingham Malaysia Foundation | Successful completion of any foundation programme and meeting the mathematics requirements | |
In addition to the entry requirements listed above, those who have taken SPM/GCSE/IGCSE/High School Diploma or equivalent must have grade B in mathematics and at least a credit in a science subject.
We strongly encourage all interested students to apply. Our students come to us with a diverse range of qualifications and we also consider applicants’ personal statement, references and interview performance (if you have one) when making a decision. The only way for us to fully determine eligibility is through the submission of a completed application.
International Student Only
International students: Please contact University of Nottingham for more information +6 03 8924 8000 or refer to link https://www.nottingham.edu.my/Study/How-to-apply/how-to-apply.aspx
Scholarships Available (Applicable for 2020 intakes only)
Please refer below for scholarship eligibility:
Scholarship Amount
SPM / O-Levels Required
RM12,450 *
8 A+/A and above
RM5,000 **
7 A+/A or 8 A+/A/A-
RM4,000 **
6 A+/A or 7 A+/A/A-
RM2,000 **
5 A+/A or 6 A+/A/A-
Candidates are required to achieve A+/A in English and 3 out of these 4 subjects (Mathematics, Biology, Physics, Chemistry).
* The scholarship value will be deducted across 3 semesters.
** The scholarship value will be deducted from Semester 2 only.
