Psychology is an intriguing field of study which takes us deeper into the science of human mind and explore human behaviour and its intricacies. For those inclined towards this arena, the best way to discover interest in Psychology is through a diploma course by Lincoln University College. There is an array of diploma courses available in this field for students to study the foundational concepts of Psychology and further complement it with a full-fledged degree program.
The programme Diploma in Psychology will produce professionals who can:
- Apply the basic knowledge and concepts in analysing psychology work through theories and evidence-based findings.
- Adopt practical measures with interpersonal accuracy through effective communication in psychology related task.
- Acquire digital and numeracy skills in managing scientific solution to complex problems.
- Utilize leadership, autonomy, and responsive skills to personally undergo entrepreneurial work in psychology programme.
- Empower integrity through professionalism and ethics in psychology related task.
Students who obtain a Diploma in Psychology will have the knowledge and abilities needed to occupy a variety of career titles that offer well and are in high demand. The following is a list of the most common job titles held by persons with this degree:
• Opinion Survey Researcher
• Counsellor
• Mental Health Associate
• Career Counsellors
• Guest Relation Manager
| Sl.No. | MQA Subject Code | Subject Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DPS 4013 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| 2 | ENG 103 | English | 3 |
| 3 | DPS 4033 | Introduction to Computer | 3 |
| 4 | DPS 4043 | Cognitive Psychology | 3 |
| 5 | DPS 4053 | Environmental Psychology | 3 |
| Elective (Choose any one module from the following): | |||
| 6 | MPU 2113/MPU 2153 | Malaysian Studies / Malay Language Communication 2 | 3 |
| 7 | DPS 4073 | Motivation and Emotion | 3 |
| 8 | DPS 4083 | Study Skills | 3 |
| 9 | DPS 4093 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| 10 | DPS 4103 | History of Psychology | 3 |
| 11 | DPS 4113 | Research Methodology | 3 |
| 12 | MPU 3442 | Co-Curriculum | 2 |
| 13 | DPS 4133 | Psychology of Human Abilities | 3 |
| 14 | DPS 4143 | Psychology of Adulthood and Ageing | 3 |
| 15 | DPS 4153 | Psychopathology of Learning | 3 |
| 16 | DPS 4163 | Biological Basis of Behaviour | 3 |
| 17 | MPU 2332 | Constitution and Community | 2 |
| 18 | DPS 4183 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| 19 | MPU 2222 | Creative Problem Solving | 2 |
| 20 | DPS 4203 | Community & Mental Health | 3 |
| 21 | DPS 4213 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| 22 | DPS 4223 | Child Psychology | 3 |
| 23 | DPS 4233 | Counselling Psychology | 3 |
| 24 | DPS 4243 | Personality & Psychopathology | 3 |
| 25 | DPS 4253 | Psychological Test & Measurement | 3 |
| 26 | DPS 4263 | Bsic Statistics | 3 |
| 27 | DPS 4273 | Introduction to Health Psychology | 3 |
| 28 | MPU 4283 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
| 29 | DPS 4293 | Industrial and organizational psychology | 3 |
| 30 | DPS 4306 | Industrial Training | 6 |
- Passed the Certificate of Education Malaysia (SPM) with at least three (3) credits in any subject and passed Mathematics and Science; or
- Passed the Malaysian High School Certificate (STPM) with at least Grade C (CGPA 2.0) and passed Mathematics and Science at the SPM level; or
- Other qualifications recognized by the Malaysian Government
For non-Malaysian citizens, please refer to the Malaysian Qualification Agency’s (MQA) List of Overseas Qualifications & its equivalency with Malaysian Education System to see if you qualify for this course.
English Requirements :
International students must have proof of good proficiency in verbal and written English. For example, International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 5.0 or its equivalent. If a student does not meet this requirement, HEPs must offer English proficiency courses to ensure that the student’s proficiency is sufficient to meet the needs of the programme.