BSc Psychology with Professional Placement

Learn more about the School of Psychology and Clinical Sciences at the Malaysia campus or UK campus.

You will study the same programme as our UK campus, following the same curriculum and academic standards.

Year 1: Foundations for British Psychological Society (BPS)-aligned study, including cognition, neuroscience, development, perception, and research methods.

Year 2: Deeper study across these areas with advanced research training.

Year 3 (Placement option): A year in industry (see below).

Final year: Choose modules that interest you and conduct a research project with excellent staff support and resources.

You will be supported by our experienced, highly qualified academic team.

The placement year helps you build professional skills and confidence.

Examples of placement activities:

• Direct client support (e.g., befriending, assisting in groups, classroom assistance)
• Work shadowing with professionals
• Small-scale research or evaluation projects

You will apply classroom learning in real settings, gain meaningful work experience, and graduate with a stronger CV.

For more information about our placement opportunities, timeline and student experience, please check out the SPCLS Placements Portfolio.

Note: We also offer a 3-year BSc Psychology (without the placement year).

A degree in psychology from UoRM prepares graduates with transferable knowledge and skills for a broad range of careers across multiple sectors, including:

• Healthcare and mental health support (e.g., therapy support and psychosocial rehabilitation)*
• Education and special needs support*
• Human resources and organisational development
• Marketing, consumer insights, & media
• Consultancy
• Social services and NGOs
• Research and postgraduate study, including pathways into clinical, educational, and organisational psychology*

*Note: Some psychology professions may require additional postgraduate study and/or professional training

UoRM’s focus on practical learning, academic excellence, and global relevance ensures that graduates are equipped to succeed in both local and international contexts.

Students have the option to undertake mobility and transfer to the campus in the UK. Please refer to www.reading.edu.my/studyuk for more details. We will be happy to advise you on your options when you join the programme.