BSc Psychology

Duration:3 Years

Intakes:September

Campus:University of Nottingham Malaysia

Level of Study:Degree

Faculty:School of Psychology

Course Code:KPT/JPS (R/311/6/0078) 3/21

About this course

During your first year, you will be introduced to the core areas of biological, cognitive, developmental 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, conduct 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 programmes are identical in the first year to give you a good grounding in psychology. It is possible to change between the two degree programmes at the end of the first year. Both degree programmes offer equally good career opportunities. The main difference between the two degrees is that psychology and cognitive neuroscience is relatively more focused on biological processes. 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 programmes. 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.

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 Module

  • 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
  • Introduction to Psychological Assessments
  • Neuropsychology A
  • Neuroscience of Illusions
  • Psychology of Music
  • 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.

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

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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.