BSc Psychology with Professional Placement | University of Reading Malaysia

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IntakeApril, September

DurationStandard duration: 4 years, including 1 year work placement

Delivery ModeFull time only

FeesRM 40,800 per annum (Malaysian)RM 48,000 per annum (International)

We are one of the few institutions in Malaysia offering a BSc Psychology with Professional Placement. The placement year gives you one full year of work experience, so you graduate work ready with stronger employability.

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

Rigorous Curriculum

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.

Professional Placement (Year 3)

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).

Multiple Career Options

A psychology degree opens many paths. You will develop critical thinking, research skills, data handling, and foundations in psychological testing and assessment—skills valued across sectors.

Common career destinations include:

Hospitals and mental health services
Schools and special needs centres
Human resources and talent development
Marketing, sales, and consumer insights
Social services and NGOs
Market research and consultancy
Advertising and media

Graduates may pursue clinical or professional postgraduate training, or enter the workforce directly.

For more information about what you can do with a degree in psychology, refer to the following article.

Study in the UK (Mobility and Transfer)

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.