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.
In addition to the professional knowledge provided in this programme, SUSS offers an Integrated Pathway programme to develop interdisciplinary skills within the aviation industry. This Integrated Pathway programme, through collaboration with the Singapore Flying College (SFC), supports students in obtaining a bachelor’s degree in this programme and acquiring a Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) concurrently.
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
BSc PsychologyTo graduate with a basic degree, students are required to complete 130 credit units (cu), which include:
- 20 cu of SUSS Core courses
- 50 cu of Major Compulsory courses
- 30 cu of Major Elective courses (Students to take any 1 out of 3 specialisation tracks, or general track)
- 30 cu of Free Electives or Minor
BSc (Hons) Psychology
This programme has an honours option. Students who achieve a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.5 and above upon completion of their basic degree may be invited to enrol in the honours programme, which will be offered only if the requisite number of students is met. Graduating students who meet the eligibility criteria for an Honours classification will be awarded an honours degree based on aggregate academic performance measured by the CGPA assessed throughout the degree programme.
To graduate with an honours degree, students are to complete an additional 40 cu to achieve a total of 170 cu, which include:
- 30 cu of SUSS Core courses
- 70 cu of Major Compulsory courses
- 30 cu of Major Elective courses (Students to take any 1 out of 3 specialisation tracks, or general track)
- 40 cu of Free Electives and/or Minor