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DIPLOMA IN

PSYCHOLOGY

N/311/4/0126 (09/28) MQA/PA14909

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Diploma in Psychology (DIPSYC) program equips students with the capabilities to work in psychology fields such assistant psychologist, consultant, personnel and human resource, rehabilitation centre and etc. The aim of the program is to produce graduates with an exciting and interesting foundation in the theory and practice of psychology field and understanding of human behavior and mental process. Students will also gain experience of research through a project, practical activity, case study and so on. The focus of the Diploma is theoretical although discussion and practical examples of relevance will be discussed throughout. Graduates will possess a broad, basic understanding of modern psychology following completion of the Diploma.

DURATION OF STUDY

2 YEARS 8 MONTHS

INTAKE

APRIL, JULY & DECEMBER

CERTIFIED BY MQA

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

COURSES

STUDY PROGRESSION

CAREER PROSPECT

TUITION FEES

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

  1. Possess SPM with a minimum of THREE (3) credits in any subject and a pass in Mathematics and Biology/Physics/Chemistry/General Science/Applied Science;
        OR
  2. A pass in Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) with a minimum Grade C (GP 2.00) in any subject and a pass Mathematics and Biology/Physics/Chemistr/General Science/Applied Science; at SPM level;
        OR
  3. A pass in Sijil TInggi Agama Malaysia (STAM) with a minimum grade of Maqbul and pass in Mathematics and Biology/Biology/Physics/Chemistry/General Science at SPM level;
        OR
  4. A Certificate (Level 3,MQF) in the relevant fields with at least CGPA of 2.00 and a pass in Mathematics and Biology/Physics/Chemistry/General Science/Applied at SPM level;
        OR
  5. A pass in SKM Level 3, MQF in the relevant fields;
        OR
  6. Other relevant equivalent qualifications recognised by Malaysian government as equivalent to the above requirements.

* A student has to acquire 92 credit hours to complete this programme.

 

 

LIST OF COURSES

1. MPU COMPULSORY COURSES

  • PENGHAYATAN ETIKA DAN PERADABAN (to be taken by local students)

  • BAHASA MELAYU KOMUNIKASI 1 (to be taken by international students)

  • BAHASA KEBANGSAAN A (FOR LOCAL STUDENTS WHO DO NOT EARN CREDIT IN BAHASA MELAYU AT SPM LEVEL)

  • KURSUS INTERGRITI DAN ANTI RASUAH

  • MEDIA & SOCIETY to be taken for students who already take IACC subject at certificate level)

  • USRAH MODULE 1

  • USRAH IN ACTION

4. ELECTIVE COURSES

  • INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FUNDAMENTAL

  • BUSINESS MATHEMATICS

  • ETHICS IN DAILY LIFE

  • CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS

  • INTRODUCTION TO ARABIC

  • BUSINESS COMMUNICATION

  • OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY & HEALTH/HELATH AND SAFETY MANAGEMENT

2. COLLEGE COMPULSORY COURSES 

  • ENGLISH FOR INTERMEDIATE STUDIES
  • ENGLISH FOR ADVANCED STUDIES
  • PRESENTATION SKILLS (NON MUSLIM & MUSLIM WITH TEST) or BASIC QURANIC SKILLS
5, INDUSTRIAL TRAINING COURSE
  • PRACTICAL TRAINING

    3. COMMON CORE COURSES

    • INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY
    • HISTORY OF PSYCHOLOGY
    • DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY
    • PERSONALITY PSYCHOLOGY
    • SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
    • BIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY
    • BASIC STATISTIC FOR BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
    • COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY
    • RESEARCH METHODOLOGY IN PSYCHOLOGY
    • COUNCELLING PSYCHOLOGY
    • ISLAM AND PSYCHOLOGY
    • PSYCHOLOGICAL TEST & ASSESSMENT
    • PSYCHOLOGY OF LEARNING
    • EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
    • MOTIVATION AND EMOTION PSYCHOLOGY
    • CHILD PSYCHOLOGY
    • ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY
    • HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY
    • CROSS CULTURAL PSYCHOLOGY
    • INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATION PSYCHOLOGY

    STUDY PATHWAY

    The demand for those who has the qualification in psychology is increasing in various sectors and in all areas across the field, as the graduates of the Diploma in Psychology is well poised to move directly into employment, pursuing job roles among the varieties of profession and career. The huge impact on the nation regarding mental issues, emotional stabilities, and behavioral responses, leads to the structuring of this programme. Today’s rapidly changing world, it is seems an essential for this particular course to be offered and will get the students into any provided job. By the time they complete their studies, they would be ready to apply the knowledge or prepared themselves to further into higher level of education.

    CAREER PROSPECT

    With advancement in higher levels of education, such as a degree and master’s program, the graduate will have an opportunity to be a psychologist in the following popular and major branches of psychology:
    Cilinical psychology, Clinical neuropsychology, Counselling psychology, Educational psychology, Forensic psychology, Health psychology, Industrial and organizational psychology, Sport psychology.