BSc in General Psychology

BSc in General Psychology

The BSc in General Psychology is a research-based degree programme that explores human behaviour, mental processes, personality, development, cognition, social interaction and psychological research. The programme helps students build a strong academic foundation in psychology while developing critical thinking, research ability and practical understanding of human behaviour.

Overview

The BSc in General Psychology prepares students to study the major areas of psychology through theory, research and applied learning. Students examine how people think, learn, develop, behave, interact and respond to different personal, social and environmental influences. This programme is suitable for students interested in psychology, counselling-related fields, research, education, human services, organisational development, mental health support and further graduate study. It supports academic growth through coursework in clinical psychology, biological psychology, cognitive psychology, social psychology, personality, diversity, psychological testing and research methods.

Here's an overview of key topics and concepts:

History and major systems in psychology

Clinical psychology and psychological approaches

Research methods and statistics in psychology

Biological foundations of human behaviour

Motivation, cognition, learning and intelligence

Lifespan human development

Core Curriculum

Semester 1
  • Course ID

    Course Title

    Course Type

    Credits

  • GPSY 301

    History and Systems in Psychology

    Core

    3

  • GPSY 302

    General Psychology

    Core

    3

  • GPSY 303

    Research Methods in Psychology

    Core

    3

  • GPSY 304

    Statistics in Psychology

    Core

    3

  • GPSY 305

    Biological Foundation in Human Psychology

    Core

    3

  • GPSY 306

    Life Span Human Development

    Core

    3

Semester 2
  • Course ID

    Course Title

    Course Type

    Credits

  • GPSY 401

    Elements of Clinical Psychology

    Core

    3

  • GPSY 402

    Cognitive Psychology

    Core

    3

  • GPSY 403

    Learning and Cognition

    Core

    3

  • GPSY 404

    Motivational Processes in Human Psychology

    Core

    3

  • GPSY 405

    Social Psychology

    Core

    3

Semester 3
  • Course ID

    Course Title

    Course Type

    Credits

  • GPSY 501

    Abnormal Psychology

    Specialisation

    3

  • GPSY 502

    Industrial and Organisational Psychology

    Applied Core

    3

  • GPSY 503

    Diversity and Cultural Factors in Psychology

    Applied Core

    3

  • GPSY 504

    Psychotherapy Approaches

    Applied Core

    3

  • GPSY 505

    Environmental Approaches

    Specialisation

    3

  • GPSY 506

    Psychological Test and Measurements

    Applied Core

    3

  • GPSY 507

    Capstone Course in Psychology

    Research

    6

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