Diploma in Psychology

Explore the fascinating world of human behavior and mental processes through SEGi’s Diploma in Psychology—a comprehensive full-time programme (2.5–3 years) offered across campuses including Subang Jaya and Sarawak. Carefully designed by seasoned psychology experts, the curriculum balances essential theory (developmental, social, cognitive, abnormal, health, and forensic psychology) with practical skills through applied digital tools, counselling fundamentals, statistics, research methods, and various electives .

As you progress, you’ll engage in an immersive industrial placement during your final year—putting your skills into real-world contexts and building strong professional readiness . Graduates will be prepared for careers in areas such as rehabilitation, counselling, education, market research, HR, social services, and community development.

Entry requirements generally include SPM/O‑Level or equivalent with at least three credits (including Maths, Science, and English), or other recognised qualifications such as UEC, SKM Level 3, or MQA‑APEL T4 . With a variety of funding options—like PTPTN, EPF, HRDF, EduFlex loans, and SEGi’s installment schemes—it’s both flexible and accessible.

Programme Modules

Year 1

• Applied Digital Skills 

• General Psychology 

• Orientation to Psychology

• History of Psychology

• General Language Training 

• Penghayatan Etika & Peradaban

• Inclusion In Early Childhood

• Life Span Development

• CyberPsychology

• Growth Mindset / Bahasa Kebangsaan A*

• Motivation, Emotions and Learning

• Social Psychology

Year 2

• Cognitive Psychology

• Co-Curriculum: Sustainability Thinking

• Positive Psychology

• Personality

• Basic Statistics 

• Integrity and Anti Corruption

• Forensic Psychology

• Behaviour and the Brain

• Psychological Testing

• Abnormal Psychology

Year 3

• Educational Psychology 

• Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology

• Ethics in Psychology

• Counselling Psychology 

• Health Psychology

• Industrial and Organizational Psychology

• Industrial Exposure

*For Malaysian students who do not have a credit in SPM BM.

Career Opportunities

Pursue career options as a psychologist or consultant in rehabilitation centres or in the area of social service. Alternatively, you can pursue employment in the fields of education & training, consultancy, sales and marketing, human resource and marketing research.