Diploma in

Psychology
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Explore Psychology as a Discipline and a Profession

Delivery Mode:
Conventional Our Diploma in Psychology programme is designed to produce Assistant
Psychologists who are prepared to address the intellectual, emotional,
Duration of Study: social and psychological needs of individuals. Students will be trained in
2 Years 6 Months (Full-Time) three aspects: theoretical, industry-based project and internship training.
4 Years (Part-Time) Graduates of this programme will be prepared to coordinate the
resources of the workplace and the community in order to meet the
Intakes
needs of clients. This flexible qualification helps graduates to acquire the
• January, May and September
knowledge, skills, abilities and behaviours needed to pursue a wide range
Academic Schedule of career opportunities in the field of psychology.
• January : 14 weeks*
• May : 14 weeks* Career Prospects
• September : 14 weeks*
*Inclusive of exam period. • Psychology Assistant • Administrative Assistant
• Motivator • Welfare and Rehabilitation Assistant
• Social Work Assistant • Researcher

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Areas of Knowledge
Fundamental of Human Development
Introduction to development psychology and introduction to child
psychology.
Fundamental of Cognitive-Affective Basis of Behaviour
Thinking Skills and Intelligence.

myUNITAR Fundamental of Individual Differences

Theories of personality, motivation and emotions in psychology, as well as
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myunitar Fundamental of Social-Cultural Context of Behaviour

Introduction to social psychology and multicultural psychology.
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Fundamental of Values in Psychology
myunitar Philosophy in psychology and principle in psychology.

UNITAR Official: UNITARofficial Fundamental of Application of Psychological Science

AskKakNelly @UNITAR:AskKakNelly Introduction to industrial and organisational psychology, health
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psychology.

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Did You Know? Programme Core Modules

QUALIFIED EXPERTS • Interpersonal and Communication Skills for Social Sciences

Graduates will qualify to be Certified Psychologists, • Principles of Psychology
Professional Counsellors, and Corporate Trainers through • Guiding Child Behaviour
advanced training. • Human Development
• Introduction to Social Sciences
• Critical Thinking
MAX CREDIT TRANSFER TO DEGREE • Social Psychology
• Abnormal Psychology
MODERN PSYCHOLOGY COURSES • Theory of Personality
Gerontology, Positive Psychology, Deviance Psychology. • Introduction to Cognitive Psychology
• Psychology of Communication
• Psychology of Children and Adolescents
• Professional Ethics and Conduct in Psychology
Why UNITAR?
• Fundamentals of Physiological Psychology
• Psychology of Gerontology
5-STAR QUALITY • Introduction to Tests and Measurements
5-STAR rating in QS for Teaching, Employability, Inclusiveness, • Principles of Counselling
Online Education and Accounting and Finance. • Introduction to Behavioural Analysis
• Cross Cultural Psychology
• Research Methods
AFFORDABILITY • Internship
PTPTN, ZAKAT, EPF and various financial aid available.
MPU Modules
UNITAR C.A.R.E
We ensure that students are well-equipped with applicable
• Pengajian Malaysia 2 / Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1 (Int)
skills: Collaborative, Adaptive, Reflective and Entrepreneurial.
• Skills Enhancement / Bahasa Kebangsaan A
• Culture and Society
• Community Service
Entry Requirements
University Core Modules
A pass in SPM or its equivalent with at least three (3) credits in any
subject and a pass in Mathematics and Science;
OR • Pengajian Malaysia 2
• Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1(Int)
A pass in STPM or its equivalent with at least one (1) pass with GP 2.00
• Skills Enhancement
and a pass in Mathematics and Science at SPM level;
• Culture and Society
OR
• Community Service
Pass SKM (Level 3 MQF) in relevant field and a pass in Mathematics and
Science at SPM subject to Senate approval and MUST attend bridging
courses; English Core Modules
OR
Other relevant or equivalent qualification, experience and requirement • English 1
accepted by the HEP Senate/competent authority in Malaysia; • English 2
OR • English 3
Any other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian
Government;
OR
Entry requirements for admission into the Diploma’s programme (Level 5,
MQF) through APEL as approved by the Ministry of Education (MOHE).
Applicants must be/have:
1. A Malaysian citizen; AND
2. The candidate should be more than 20 years of age in the year
of application
3. Relevant work experience / prior experiential learning; AND
4. Pass the APEL Assessment

ENGLISH REQUIREMENT
International Students
1. Minimum score of 5.0 for IELTS OR
2. Minimum score of 500 for TOEFL OR its equivalent.

A rewarding way to work in a career

understanding yourself and others.

Industry-relevant curiculum which combines theoretical

knowledge and practical application in Psychology.

A unique pathway to a specialised degree

programme in the field of psychology.

Experienced academicians with relevant industry

UNITAR International University (DU004-B) knowledge.
Tierra Crest, Jalan SS6/3, Kelana Jaya,
unitar.my 47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia

All information provided is correct at the time of print and is subject to change. Print Edition: July 2021