Diploma in Psychology programme offered by UNIKOP College prepares students to function effectively as a technical expert in various works settings such as psychology laboratories, childcare centres, homes for aged and welfare agencies. This programme also focus on providing specialist options which meet the needs of the major functions in psychology and allow specialization with career progression and professional recognition in mind

1. Developing the individual’s ability in the psychology field through effective use and combination of the knowledge and skills gained in different parts of the programme.
2. Developing specialist routes of study which relate to individual professions within the psychology world in which students are working or intend to seek employment and at the same to develop a range of transferable skills and techniques and attributes essential for successful performance in working life
3. Developing individuals with knowledge, understanding and skills such as skills of analysis, synthesis, creativity and evaluation so as to ensure the graduates of the programme will be successful in a range of psychology positions.
4. Enabling progression to an undergraduate degree or further professional qualification in psychology or a related area.
5. Developing a range of skills and techniques, personal qualities and attributes essential for successful performance in working life and thereby enable students to make an immediate contribution to employment.
6. Developing flexibility, knowledge, skills and motivation as a basis for future studies and career development in psychology.

Malaysian Students:

1. A pass in Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) with 3 credits in any subject and a pass in Mathematics and Biology/ Physics/ Chemistry/ General Science/ Applied Science*;  OR

2. A pass in Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia (SKM) Level 3 in related field; OR

3. A pass in Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) with a minimum of grade C (GPA 2.00) in any subjects; OR

4. A pass in Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM) with a minimum grade of Maqbul (Pass); OR

5. Any qualification equivalent to certificate (Level 3, Malaysian Qualifications Framework).

International Students:

1. A pass in O-Level with a minimum of Grade C in 3 subjects

2. Any qualification equivalent to certificate (Level 3, Malaysian Qualifications Framework).

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