This programme focusses on a topic of your choice through an independent research project. It is specifically designed to enable you to develop your research skills and to undertake independent research while at the same time, broadening your knowledge and understanding in an area of psychology that excites you.
You will learn how to research the literature and to plan and manage a research project. The skills and attributes you gain in critical thinking, project management and report writing will help you to achieve your career potential.
The programme also provides an excellent springboard for students wishing to continue their studies through to PhD level.
January, March, June & September
2 Years (full-time)
3 Years (part-time)
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 can help you study the following areas:
Bachelor’s Degree
Other Qualifications
* For case-to-case basis an interview may be required
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 1119 5C
As part of your application, you have to nominate TWO (2) referees who can provide reference letters about your suitability to undertake the programme (preferably, one academic and one professional). The letters must be printed on the letterhead of the respective referees’ organisations. Each referee is requested to seal and send the hardcopy of the letter to the correspondence address as stated below. Alternatively, the referee may request the prospective student to send the sealed letter. Applicants will be required to submit the following documents:
i) Postgraduate Application Form*
ii) Research Statement
iii) Curriculum Vitae (CV)
iv) ONE (1) Passport-sized Photographs measuring 3.5cm by 5.0cm – please write your name at the back of each photo
v)Academic Qualifications/Results (Certificates and Complete Transcripts)(Degree/Master’s Degree/Others)
vi) High School Leaving/Completion Certificate
vii) English language Qualification (IELTS/TOEFL /MUET/Others) — if applicable
viii)A Copy of National Identity Card (Malaysians Only) Or Passport (All Pages for International Students)
ix)Evidence of Financial Support (if applicant is a recipient of other scholarship, sponsorship, study loan)
*university.sunway.edu.my/sites/default/files/application/postgraduate.pdf
All documents are to be sent to the correspondence address as below. Incomplete documents will not be processed.
Postgraduate Administrator
School of Science and Technology
SUNWAY UNIVERSITY
No. 5, Jalan Universiti, Bandar Sunway
47500 Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia