Overview
This programme focuses on a topic of student's choice through an independent research project. It is specifically designed to enable students to develop research skills and to undertake independent research while broadening knowledge and understanding in an area of psychology that excites them.
Students will learn how to research the literature and to plan and manage a research project. The skills and attributes students gain in critical thinking, project management and report writing will help them to achieve their career potential. Core modules in the programme ensure that students are familiar with research methodologies and statistical techniques, which will allow them to perform effective research in various areas of psychology. These modules also aim to improve student's understanding of ethical issues and their ability to answer research questions pertaining to psychology.
The programme also provides an excellent springboard for students wishing to continue their studies through to the PhD level.
- Mental Health Consultant
- Psychology Lecturer
- Research assistant
- Social Worker
- Psychological/ Research Analyst
- Public Affairs Specialist
- RM45,700
for Malaysian students
- USD11,156
for international students
Programme Structure
The programme consists of core modules and followed by a research thesis.
Core Modules
Research Thesis
Areas of Research
The Psychology Department has three research groups: Well-being & Community Psychology, Organisational & Work Psychology, and Cognitive & Experimental Psychology. This broad range of expertise means we have research supervision in the following areas:
i.e. learning environment & technology, Inclusive education, etc.
i.e socioemotional development, family mealtime, etc
i.e. face perception, sense of agency, speech perception, body image, etc.
Entry Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree
A Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 3.00
APEL.A
An APEL.A Certificate (APEL T-7) (Recognition of Prior Learning) (Click on this link for further information on APEL.A)
Other Qualifications
Any other qualifications will be considered on a case-to-case basis* and subject to the approval and acceptance by University Senate.
* For case-to-case basis an interview may be required
English Language Requirements
Any of the following:
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL 550 (paper-based), 200 (computer-based) or 75 (Internet-based)
- PTE Academic 50 overall
- MUET Band 4
- Cambridge English: First/CEFR 170 (Grade B)/B2
- Cambridge English: Advanced/CEFR 170 (Grade B)/B2
- SPM English 11195C
Application Procedure
Initial enquiries should be made to the Programme Coordinator (email:@email). If the potential student is eligible for the programme, they will then meet with the Programme Leader to discuss their area of research interest and potential research supervisors.
Details on the specific documents required to complete the Sunway Postgraduate Application Form will be provided once the student has been assigned a research supervisor and agreement has been reached on the research topic.
Research Proposal
The research proposal should comprise between 1,000 and 1,500 words (excluding references), and covers the following structure:
- An appropriate title for the research project (designated supervisor if known)
- Introduction and justification of the study, which includes:
- Research background
- Problem statement
- Research objective(s)
- Research question(s)/hypothesis
- Literature review
- Research methodology
- Proposed research schedule
List of references
Contact Information
Scholarships and Financial Aid
- Eligibility Criteria for Bursary or Scholarship
Bursary
Programme: Master by Research and PhD
Mode of study: Full-time
Financial Support:- Master by Research: 30% tuition fee waiver
- PhD: 50% tuition fee waiver
Award Criteria: Sunway graduates who are meeting the entry requirement for the Master by Research or PhD programmes
Scholarship
Programme: Master by Research and PhD
Mode of study: Full-time
Financial Support:- Master by Research: 60% tuition fee waiver
- PhD: 100% tuition fee waiver
Award Criteria: Sunway graduates who are meeting the entry requirement for the Master by Research or PhD programmes. CGPA >= 3.5 or Merit (or equivalent)
Studentship
Programme: Master by Research and PhD
Mode of study: Full-time
Financial Support:- Master by Research: Not eligible
- PhD: 100% tuition fee waiver including registration and resource fees. Cost of living allowance of RM3,000 per month for 36 months
Award Criteria: Sunway graduates who are meeting the entry requirement for the PhD programmes.
CGPA >= 3.5 or Merit (or equivalent). One (1) published journal article indexed in WOS/Scopus as first or corresponding author. Eligible applicants will be interviewed, and Studentship awards will be given on a competitive basis*Bursary is only offered to Sunway graduates from Sunway Education Group higher education institutions.
**Scholarship is open to Sunway and non-Sunway graduates
For more information about the scholarships and financial aid, please visit the SEG Scholarships website.
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