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

previous Intake: February Intake 2025
Campus: Male' (Full-Time)

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.

Structure

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
CORE	PSY126 Introduction to Psychology I (CORE)	Introduction to Psychology I	-	15 Introduction to Psychology I (CORE) (15) (15)	870 870
CORE	PSY141 Contemporary Issues in Psychology (CORE)	Contemporary Issues in Psychology	-	15 Contemporary Issues in Psychology (CORE) (15) (15)	870 870
CORE	PSY143 Study Skills in Behavioural Sciences (CORE)	Study Skills in Behavioural Sciences	-	15 Study Skills in Behavioural Sciences (CORE) (15) (15)	870 870
Semester Total				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
CORE	PSY130 Introduction to Psychology II (CORE)	Introduction to Psychology II	PSY126	15 Introduction to Psychology II (CORE) (15) (15)	870 870
CORE	PSY132 Research Methods in Behavioural Sciences I (CORE)	Research Methods in Behavioural Sciences I	-	15 Research Methods in Behavioural Sciences I (CORE) (15) (15)	870 870
CORE	PSY133 Psychology and Islam (CORE)	Psychology and Islam	-	15 Psychology and Islam (CORE) (15) (15)	870 870
Semester Total				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
CORE	PSY211 Human Development (CORE)	Human Development	PSY130	15 Human Development (CORE) (15) (15)	870 870
CORE	PSY215 Health Psychology (CORE)	Health Psychology	-	15 Health Psychology (CORE) (15) (15)	870 870
CORE	PSY217 Cognitive Psychology (CORE)	Cognitive Psychology	PSY130	15 Cognitive Psychology (CORE) (15) (15)	870 870
Semester Total				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
CORE	PSY219 Neuropsychology (CORE)	Neuropsychology	PSY126	15 Neuropsychology (CORE) (15) (15)	870 870
CORE	PSY231 Psychology and Law (CORE)	Psychology and Law	-	15 Psychology and Law (CORE) (15) (15)	870 870
CORE	PSY305 Social Psychology (CORE)	Social Psychology	PSY130	15 Social Psychology (CORE) (15) (15)	870 870
Semester Total				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
CORE	PSY307 Abnormal Psychology (CORE)	Abnormal Psychology	PSY130	15 Abnormal Psychology (CORE) (15) (15)	870 870
CORE	PSY309 Organizational Psychology (CORE)	Organizational Psychology	-	15 Organizational Psychology (CORE) (15) (15)	870 870
CORE	PSY317 Research Methods in Behavioural Sciences II (CORE)	Research Methods in Behavioural Sciences II	PSY132	15 Research Methods in Behavioural Sciences II (CORE) (15) (15)	870 870
Semester Total				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
CORE	PSY315 Research Project (CORE)	Research Project	PSY317	30 Research Project (CORE) (30) (30)	870 870
CORE	Elective (CORE)	Elective	-	Elective (CORE) () ()	870 - 1,160 870 - 1,160
Semester Total				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				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				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
ELECTIVE	OCC401 Introduction to Disability Studies (ELECTIVE)	Introduction to Disability Studies	-	15 Introduction to Disability Studies (ELECTIVE) (15) (15)	870 870
ELECTIVE	OCC403 Occupational Therapy in Mental Health (ELECTIVE)	Occupational Therapy in Mental Health	-	20 Occupational Therapy in Mental Health (ELECTIVE) (20) (20)	1,160 1,160
ELECTIVE	SSW209 Social Work and Mental Health Practices (ELECTIVE)	Social Work and Mental Health Practices	-	15 Social Work and Mental Health Practices (ELECTIVE) (15) (15)	870 870
ELECTIVE	SSW307 Social Work and Social Policy (ELECTIVE)	Social Work and Social Policy	-	15 Social Work and Social Policy (ELECTIVE) (15) (15)	870 870

Course Total

360 CP

Total: 27,840 - 28,130

27,840 - 28,130

Fees stated above are tuition fees for local students. Fees for international students is twice the stated fees. All fees are quoted in MVR.

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