Introduction

Discipline

Psychology

Program

Master's Degree Program

Qualification Awarded

MASTER OF APPLIED PSYYCHOLOGY IN CYBERPSYCHOLOGY

Awarding Institution

Asia Pacific University (APU) Master Award / APU-DMU Dual Master Award

Recognition of Qualification

Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA)

Course Duration

2.5 years

Intake

January, March

Class Location

Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation （Bukit Jalil）

Specialty

Course Syllabus

Major Subjects

Modules & Practicum
This programme includes 10 modules: 9 coursework modules and 1 practicum.

Core Modules
Core Concepts of Cyberpsychology
Research Methods & Statistics
Ethical and Professional Issues in Psychology
Mental Health of Cyber Workforce
Psychometric Testing
Research Project
Forensic Cyberpsychology
Practicum
Elective Modules (Choose 2)*

Cyberpsychology of Deception OR Consumer & Media Cyberpsychology
Cybercognition & Behaviour OR Social Psychology in Cyberspace

* Elective modules may be pre-selected. If students wish to change these pre-selected elective modules, they can choose from the available modules offered in the timetable OR among the intensive delivery modules - however such changes may prolong the study duration.

Practicum
Practicum equips students with essential skills for career growth in digital intervention design, online behavior training, and technological psychological development. Students will apply their knowledge in a chosen digital, clinical, research or corporate setting - designing, delivering, and reflecting on a cyberpsychology based initiative or session. They will receive professional supervision and feedback, using it to continuously improve and achieve key industry competencies in applied cyberpsychology.

Entry Requirement

General Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
Applied Psychology (non-practitioner):
-Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minimum CGPA of 2.50, or its equivalent qualification as accepted by the Senate.
-Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and not meeting a CGPA of 2.50 can be accepted, subject to a rigorous internal assessment.
Bachelor’s degree in non-related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 with a minimum 45 credits of prerequisites modules in Psychology or a graduate diploma in Psychology or its equivalent as accepted by accepted by the Senate.
-Bachelor’s degree in non-related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 and a Master’s degree in Psychology with a minimum 45 credits of prerequisites modules in Psychology or a graduate diploma in Psychology or its equivalent as accepted by the Senate.
Other relevant equivalent qualifications recognised by Malaysian government as equivalent to the above requirements

* Rigorous internal assessment may include independent panel interview, GRE psychology examination, and relevant extensive experience.
**Applicants without a Psychology-related Bachelor’s degree must pass the pre-requisite modules (45 credits) to continue with the Master’s Degree.
Note: The above entry requirements may differ for specific programmes based on the latest programme standards published by Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).

Student

Achievements of Students

Achievements of Graduates

Course Fees

Budget

< RM35000 (estimated total amount of the tuition and miscellaneous fees for the entire program)

Tuition Fee

RM 33,000

Application Fee

RM 800

Other Fees

Library Deposit(refundable)/ RM500

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Course Inquiry

Student Services Department - info@apu.edu.my
Contact Number: 03-8996 1000

Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation

亚太科技大学

MASTER OF APPLIED PSYYCHOLOGY IN CYBERPSYCHOLOGY (ODL)