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Bachelor of Science in Psychology

Bachelor's Degree Programme
(Full-time)

A broad-based programme covering a range of theoretical, conceptual, analytical and functional skills in Psychology.

Bachelor of Science in Psychology


Overview

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A broad-based programme covering a range of theoretical, conceptual, analytical and functional skills in Psychology. You will receive a comprehensive education in Psychology, and you may choose from specialised electives such as in organisational/work psychology and health psychology/well-being.

Students may pursue Psychology as a single major or in combination with Minor(s) or with a second major.

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Overview

Admission Requirements

Refer to general admission criteria for full time undergraduate programmes.

Besides meeting the course requirements, applicants must rank Psychology as the first or second choice to be considered for the interview. There will be additional admission criteria to better target students who are aligned to the educational philosophy of our full-time programmes. This will be done through interviews and selection tests.

In the final interview stage, applicants applying into the full-time psychology programme will be required to go through some assessments, where competencies of an Associate Psychologist in Singapore will be assessed as follows:

  • Demonstrate good communication skills
  • Able to work effectively with others
  • Show respect in working with others and is culturally sensitive
  • Possess a reflective learning attitude
  • Demonstrate the ability to make sense of data and information
  • Passion to serve society

In addition, applicants are required to meet the following minimum eligibility criteria:

  • At least a Grade B4 in GCE 'O' English, or
  • A pass in GCE 'A' Level General Paper
And
  • At least a Grade C5 in GCE 'O' Level Mathematics, or
  • A pass in GCE 'A' Level Mathematics, or
  • A pass in GCE 'A' Level Statistics

Financial Assistance

There are also various types of financial aid available to students who need financial assistance. Please click here for more details.

Programme Structure

Bachelor of Science in Psychology

Students pursuing the full-time programmes are required to complete 200 credit units (cu), which include:


To pursue depth or breadth in the degree, students can take any one of the following specialisations as part of the Major Elective courses.

Specialisation Track
Forensic PsychologyHealth, Performance and Well-beingOrganisational PsychologyGeneral Track

Module Types
SUSS CORE COMPULSORY
45 cu
SUSS CORE ELECTIVES (CAPACITIES)
5 cu
SUSS CORE ELECTIVES (ENGAGEMENT)
5 cu
SUSS CORE ELECTIVES (PEOPLE)
5 cu
COMPULSORY
50 cu
ELECTIVE
0 to 60 cu

(Students can use up to 60 cu to take a Psychology specialisation, minors and/or a second major.)

FREE ELECTIVE
0 to 60 cu

(Students can use up to 60 cu to take a Psychology specialisation, minors and/or a second major.)

HONOURS COMPULSORY
20 cu
HONOURS ELECTIVE
10 cu

This programme is for all those who find Psychology interesting, and wish to pursue it either as a career or as an aid to some other career. The degree programme is enriching for those who are in jobs that involve working with people or that require an understanding of them. Sometimes, what is needed are skills to understand people as people; in other situations, an objective and detached judgement is required. In either case, however, grounding in Psychology is helpful.

A psychology bachelor's degree is a general social sciences degree. Graduates can basically work in any field. However, to pursue a career in psychology (e.g., as a clinical counsellor, educational, or academic psychologist), a higher degree in psychology is required (e.g. Master's or PhD). Some of our alumni, after having obtained an honours degree in psychology at SUSS, have pursued a master’s/ PhD degree at SUSS and in other local and international universities.

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