DIPLOMA IN PSYCHOLOGY

diploma in PSYCHOLOGY

(MQA/PA12873)

Overview

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

Programme Objectives

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.
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
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.
Enabling progression to an undergraduate degree or further professional qualification in psychology or a related area.
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.
Developing flexibility, knowledge, skills and motivation as a basis for future studies and career development in psychology.

Duration Of Studies

3 Years (9 Semesters)

Career Pathway

Psychometrics /Clinician
Counselor

Psychiatric Technician
Human Resource Personnel

Entry Requirement

Malaysian Students

International Students

Malaysian Students

1. A pass in Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) with 3 credits in any subject and a pass in Mathematics and 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).

Programme Structure

Malaysian Students

International Students

Malaysian Students

SEMESTER 1

Falsafah dan Isu Semasa OR Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban
Introduction to psychology
Introduction to Sociology
Computer Application

SEMESTER 2

Bahasa Kebangsaan (A) OR Introduction to Comparative Religion OR Entrepreneurship Skills
Critical thinking
English Grammar
Personality

SEMESTER 3

Professional Development OR Thinking Skills
Community Services
Lifespan development

SEMESTER 4

Team building
Adolescent psychology
Social psychology
Cognitive psychology

SEMESTER 5

Statistics in Psychology
Physiological psychology
Oral communication skills
Abnormal psychology

SEMESTER 6

Research Method in psychology
Principles in Counseling

SEMESTER 7

Ethics in Psychology
Organizational psychology
Health Psychology

SEMESTER 8

Applied psychology
Academic English
Emotional Intelligence at workplace

SEMESTER 9

Industrial Training

International Students

SEMESTER 1

Philosophy and Current Issues OR Appreciation of Ethics and Civilizations
Introduction to psychology
Introduction to Sociology
Computer Application

SEMESTER 2

Entrepreneurship Skills
Critical thinking
English Grammar
Personality

SEMESTER 3

Professional Development OR Thinking Skills
Community Services
Lifespan development

SEMESTER 4

Team building
Adolescent psychology
Social psychology
Cognitive psychology

SEMESTER 5

Statistics in Psychology
Physiological psychology
Oral communication skills
Abnormal psychology

SEMESTER 6

Research Method in psychology
Principles in Counseling

SEMESTER 7

Ethics in Psychology
Organizational psychology
Health Psychology

SEMESTER 8

Applied psychology
Academic English
Emotional Intelligence at workplace

SEMESTER 9

Industrial Training

Fee Structure

Malaysian Students

International Students

Malaysian Students

Registration Fee: RM 2,900

Semester 1: RM 2,800

Semester 2: RM 2,650

Semester 3: RM 2,650

Semester 4: RM 2,650

Semester 5: RM 2,650

Semester 6: RM 2,650

Semester 7: RM 2,650

Semester 8 : RM 2,650

Semester 9 : RM 2,650

International Students

Visa Fee : RM 3,000

Registration fee : RM 2,500

Administrative Fee: RM 2,500

Total Tuition Fees: RM 30,000