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Social Sciences & Psychology · Master's

MSc in Psychology

Sunway University

Program overview

This program centers on a topic of the student’s choice through an independent research project. It is specifically designed to help students develop research skills and conduct independent research while deepening their knowledge and understanding in an area of psychology that inspires them.

Students will learn how to review the literature and plan and manage a research project. The skills and competencies they acquire in critical thinking, project management, and report writing will enhance their career prospects. Core modules in the program ensure that students are well-versed in research methodologies and statistical techniques, enabling them to conduct effective research in various areas of psychology. These modules also aim to enhance students' understanding of ethical issues and their ability to address research questions related to psychology.

Additionally, the program serves as an excellent foundation for students who wish to pursue further studies at the PhD level.

Entry Requirements

  • A Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 3.00

For other qualifications and certificates (e.g., Other qualifications equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree , etc..) please contact our educational consultants or submit your application for Admission assessment.

Future Careers

  • Mental Health Consultant
  • Psychology Lecturer
  • Research assistant

Curriculum

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Core Modules

  • Intermediate Research Methods
  • Intermediate Statistics

Research Thesis

  • Master's Thesis

Areas of Research

The Psychology Department has three research groups: Well-being & Community Psychology, Organisational & Work Psychology, and Cognitive & Experimental Psychology. This broad range of expertise means we have research supervision in the following areas:

  • Healthy Ageing
  • Mental Health and Well-being
  • Organisational Health
  • Individual and the Workplace
  • Psychology and Sustainability
  • Education i.e. learning environment & technology, Inclusive education, etc.
  • Parenting i.e socioemotional development, family mealtime, etc
  • Sexual and Reproductive Health
  • Cognitive Experimental i.e. face perception, sense of agency, speech perception, body image, etc.
  • Psychometrics/Validation Studies

Entry requirements

Master's: a bachelor's degree in a related field.

Typically IELTS 6 or equivalent (TOEFL / PTE). Some universities offer a preparatory English program if you haven't reached the score yet.

Exact requirements vary by program, and an English certificate such as IELTS or an equivalent may be required.

Career opportunities

  • HR specialist
  • Social researcher
  • Pathway to counselling

Is this program right for you?

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