Introduction

Discipline

Psychology

Program

Diploma Program

Qualification Awarded

DIPLOMA IN PSYCHOLOGY

Awarding Institution

Asia Pacific University (APU) Diploma Award

Recognition of Qualification

Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA)

Course Duration

2 years / 6 semesters

Intake

April, July, September, November

Class Location

Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation （Bukit Jalil）

Course Syllabus

Major Subjects

Semester 1
Academic Research Skills
• Practical IT Skills
• Introduction to Psychology
• Historical Perspectives of Psychology

Semester 2
People Management
• Professional Communication
• Developmental Psychology
• Ethics in Psychology

Semester 3
Social Psychology
• Psychological Research Methods 1
• Cross Cultural Psychology

Semester 4
Psychology of Relationships
• Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship
• Communication Theories
• Psychological Research Methods 2

Semester 5
Organisational Behaviour
• Personality Psychology
• Biological Psychology
• Psychology in Film and Television

Semester 6
Cognitive Psychology
• Abnormal Psychology
Elective Module:
• Special Educational Needs OR
• Expressive Arts Therapy

Entry Requirement

General Requirements

SPM
3 Credits in at least 3 subjects at SPM level, with a minimum of a pass in Bahasa Malaysia, Sejarah (History), Mathematics and Biology/ Physics/ Chemistry/ General Science/ Applied Science;

IGCSE/O-LEVELS
3 Credits (Grade C & above) in at least 3 subjects at IGCSE/O-Levels, with pass in Mathematics and Biology/ Physics/ Chemistry/ General Science/ Applied Science ;

UEC
3 Credits (Grade B & above) in at least 3 subjects in UEC
CERTIFICATE
Pass relevant Certificate Programme or its equivalent;

A qualification that APU accepts as equivalent to the above.

Pass in Mathematics and Biology/ Physics/ Chemistry/ General Science/ Applied Science is required at SPM/IGCSE/O-Level or equivalent.

Candidates without a Pass in Mathematics and Biology/ Physics/ Chemistry/ General Science/ Applied Science at SPM/IGCSE/O-Levels or equivalent, need to take and pass the enhancement course(s) before the commencement of Diploma programme.

Course Fees

Budget

< RM50000 (estimated total amount of the tuition and miscellaneous fees for the entire program)

Tuition Fee

RM47,600

Application Fee

RM800

Other Fees

Library Deposit(refundable)/ RM500

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Course Inquiry

APU Student Service Department - info@apu.edu.my
Tel: 03-89961000

Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation