Overview
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.
Career Prospects
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.
Programme Structure
Bachelor of Science in PsychologyStudents pursuing the full-time programmes are required to complete 200 credit units (), which include:
- 60 cu of SUSS Core courses
- 80 cu of Major courses (including 30 cu of honours courses)
- 60 cu of Major Elective courses, Free Electives, Minor(s) and/or Second Major
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 Psychology | Health, Performance and Well-being | Organisational Psychology | General Track |
Curriculum
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
- 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