Bachelor of Psychology
- Level
- Bachelors Degree(MNQF Level 7)
- Duration
- 3 years(6 Semesters)
- Modes
- Available Modes (Full-Time)
- Course Fee
- Course FeeMVR 27,840 - 28,130 (Applicable for Free First Degree Scheme)
- Selection Criteria
- Selection Merit based
SUMMARY
- previous Intake
- February Intake 2025
- Campus
- Male' (Full-Time)
previous Intake
Overview
Bachelor of Psychology is a 3 years undergraduate program. This program prepares students to start their careers in different fields of psychology. Through the knowledge gained in this program students will be able to lay a solid foundation in preparing the students to pursue specializations in different areas of the field. This program also gives students the opportunity to visit different avenues where psychological support is provided so that students get an understanding of the existing practices.
Entry Requirements
General Entry
- i) Minimum 2 Pass in GCE A' Level, OR
- ii)Attainment of a Level 4 qualification in a related field approved by the Maldives Qualification Authority, OR
- iii)Successful completion of related Foundation (Certificate 4) offered by Maldives National University.
Language Requirements
- Certified proficiency in English (GCE O' Level/ IGCSE English pass/ MNU English Language Competency Test) or Equivalent
General Notes
- Entry requirements are indicative. Depending on the sequence and the number of applications received, all qualifying students may not gain entry.
- Circumstances may require the University to defer or cancel some courses, especially when the minimum class size (10 for certificate & diploma courses, 15 for Degrees courses) is not achieved.
- Passes at GCE OL/SSC and HSC is considered to be grades "C" or above and passes at GCE AL is considered to be the grades "E" or above.
Semester 1
| Type | Code | Name | Prerequisites | Credit Points | Fee (MVR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORE | COU117 Communication and Conflict Resolution (CORE) | Communication and Conflict Resolution | - | 15 Communication and Conflict Resolution (CORE) (15) (15) | 870 870 |
PSY126 Introduction to Psychology I (CORE) | - | 870 870 | |||
PSY141 Contemporary Issues in Psychology (CORE) | - | 870 870 | |||
PSY143 Study Skills in Behavioural Sciences (CORE) | - | 870 870 | |||
| Semester Total | 60 | 3,480 3,480 |
Semester 2
| Type | Code | Name | Prerequisites | Credit Points | Fee (MVR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORE | DHI117 Muaamalaathu Kurumuge Hunaru (CORE) | Muaamalaathu Kurumuge Hunaru | - | 15 Muaamalaathu Kurumuge Hunaru (CORE) (15) (15) | 870 870 |
PSY130 Introduction to Psychology II (CORE) | PSY126 | 870 870 | |||
PSY132 Research Methods in Behavioural Sciences I (CORE) | - | 870 870 | |||
PSY133 Psychology and Islam (CORE) | - | 870 870 | |||
| Semester Total | 60 | 3,480 3,480 |
Semester 3
| Type | Code | Name | Prerequisites | Credit Points | Fee (MVR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORE | COU115 Theories of Counseling (CORE) | Theories of Counseling | - | 15 Theories of Counseling (CORE) (15) (15) | 870 870 |
PSY211 Human Development (CORE) | PSY130 | 870 870 | |||
PSY215 Health Psychology (CORE) | - | 870 870 | |||
PSY217 Cognitive Psychology (CORE) | PSY130 | 870 870 | |||
| Semester Total | 60 | 3,480 3,480 |
Semester 4
| Type | Code | Name | Prerequisites | Credit Points | Fee (MVR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORE | COU106 Counseling Skills (CORE) | Counseling Skills | COU115 | 15 Counseling Skills (CORE) (15) (15) | 870 870 |
PSY219 Neuropsychology (CORE) | PSY126 | 870 870 | |||
PSY231 Psychology and Law (CORE) | - | 870 870 | |||
PSY305 Social Psychology (CORE) | PSY130 | 870 870 | |||
| Semester Total | 60 | 3,480 3,480 |
Semester 5
| Type | Code | Name | Prerequisites | Credit Points | Fee (MVR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORE | PSY304 Psychological Assessments (CORE) | Psychological Assessments | PSY130 | 15 Psychological Assessments (CORE) (15) (15) | 870 870 |
PSY307 Abnormal Psychology (CORE) | PSY130 | 870 870 | |||
PSY309 Organizational Psychology (CORE) | - | 870 870 | |||
PSY317 Research Methods in Behavioural Sciences II (CORE) | PSY132 | 870 870 | |||
| Semester Total | 60 | 3,480 3,480 |
Semester 6
| Type | Code | Name | Prerequisites | Credit Points | Fee (MVR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORE | PSY311 Forensic Psychology (CORE) | Forensic Psychology | - | 15 Forensic Psychology (CORE) (15) (15) | 1,740 1,740 |
PSY315 Research Project (CORE) | PSY317 | 870 870 | |||
Elective (CORE) | - | 870 - 1,160 870 - 1,160 | |||
| Semester Total | 60 | 3,480 - 3,770 3,480 - 3,770 |
Semester 7
| Type | Code | Name | Prerequisites | Credit Points | Fee (MVR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORE | PSY403 Dissertation I (CORE) | Dissertation I | Completed year 1-3 | 60 Dissertation I (CORE) (60) (60) | 3,480 3,480 |
| Semester Total | 3,480 3,480 |
Semester 8
| Type | Code | Name | Prerequisites | Credit Points | Fee (MVR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORE | PSY405 Dissertation II (CORE) | Dissertation II | PSY403 | 60 Dissertation II (CORE) (60) (60) | 3,480 3,480 |
| Semester Total | 3,480 3,480 |
Elective
| Type | Code | Name | Prerequisites | Credit Points | Fee (MVR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTIVE | COU317 Counselling for Crisis, Trauma and Loss (ELECTIVE) | Counselling for Crisis, Trauma and Loss | PSY307, PSY304 | 15 Counselling for Crisis, Trauma and Loss (ELECTIVE) (15) (15) | 870 870 |
OCC401 Introduction to Disability Studies (ELECTIVE) | - | 870 870 | |||
OCC403 Occupational Therapy in Mental Health (ELECTIVE) | - | 1,160 1,160 | |||
SSW209 Social Work and Mental Health Practices (ELECTIVE) | - | 870 870 | |||
SSW307 Social Work and Social Policy (ELECTIVE) | - | 870 870 |
| Course Total | 360 CP | Total: 27,840 - 28,130 27,840 - 28,130 |
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