Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) Kampar

Psychology is the scientific study of the mental state and behavior of human. It helps explain how people think, feel and act both individually and as part of a social group. Psychology is a broad discipline that covers a number of topics, such as memory, cognitive processes, emotions, personality, child development, mental illness and social relationships.

UTAR Bachelor of Social Science (Hons) Psychology provides a fundamental and broad understanding of the role of psychologists in the Malaysia scenario within a global environment through case studies and industrial attachements. The programme will advance the psychological knowledge of students based on scientific research principles and studies using a range of approaches.

UTAR students are trained to think critically and develop their analytical skills in preparation for their future careers. Emphasis is placed on the relevance of the courses to meet the changing needs of the Malaysia socio-economic environment. The programme also exposes students to alternative forms of counselling, such as e-counselling and traditional face-to-face counselling. All these knowledge and skills help them to find careers in fields of human development such as counselling, rehabilitation, training and human resources.