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Master of Arts (Psychology) (N/311/7/0107) (07/25) (MQA/FA 9467)
This postgraduate Psychology degree programme aims to provide students with advanced and in-depth knowledge related to psychological research as well as to foster higher order thinking skills to generate and conduct research that brings both theoretical and practical implications. This programme will guide students to pursue self-advancement and put ethical code of conduct into practice throughout the whole research process. Upon graduation, students should be able to work independently and responsibly throughout all the phases of research as well as to analyse and communicate the findings effectively to a diverse group of audiences.
Scholarships are available for Malaysian students with outstanding academic achievement and publication record.
Intake:Rolling Intake (throughout the year)
Duration:Full time (Malaysian & International students) - 2 years
Part time (Malaysian students ONLY) - 3 years
Campus:KL Main Campus
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Career Prospects
- Education (eg. Lecturer, Tutor, Research Consultant)
- Training & Development (eg. Life Coach, Motivational Coach, Corporate Training)
- Management (eg. Human Resources, Administrative Executive, Personal Assistant)
- Psychology Related Work in NGOs, Hospitals/Schools
Minimum Entry Requirements
- A Bachelor's degree in Psychology (Level 6, MQF) with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 or its equivalent as accepted by the HEP Senate; OR
- A Bachelor's degree in Psychology with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 and not meeting CGPA 2.75, can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment; OR
- A Bachelor's degree in Psychology with minimum CGPA 2.00 and not meeting CGPA Of 2.50, can be accepted subject to a minimum of 5 years working experience in Psychology related field and rigorous internal assessment; OR
- Candidates with a Bachelor's degree (non-psychology, Level 6, MQF) 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 the HEP Senate; OR
- Candidates with a Bachelor's degree (non-psychology, Level 6, MQF) with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 and 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 HEP Senate; OR
- Other relevant equivalent qualifications recognised by Malaysian government as equivalent to the above requirements.
English Language Requirements
Malaysian Students
- MUET Band 3.5 or IELTS Band 5.0 or CEFR High B1 or TOEFL iBT 40 or equivalent; OR
- Exemption of English Language requirement if medium of instruction during Bachelor studies was in English
International Students
- IELTS Band 5.0 or CEFR High B1 or TOEFL iBT 40 or equivalent; OR
- Exemption of English Language requirement if first language is English or the medium of instruction during Bachelor studies was in English
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CENTRE FOR POSTGRADUATE STUDIES AND RESEARCH
TUNKU ABDUL RAHMAN UNIVERSITY OF MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY
JALAN GENTING KELANG
SETAPAK
53300 KUALA LUMPUR
TELEPHONE: +603-41450100
Whatsapp: 011-1058 5971
Ext no. 3637, 3725
EMAIL : cpsr@tarc.edu.my
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