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PROGRAMME SYNOPSIS

The Educational Psychology Programme is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to critically analyze and address challenges in educational settings. Through a blend of theoretical foundations and practical application, the program fosters an understanding of how cognitive, emotional, and social factors influence learning and development. Students will learn to apply psychological principles to assess and resolve educational issues, make informed decisions, and generate innovative solutions to improve teaching, learning, and student well-being. The program prepares graduates to contribute effectively to educational systems, schools, and research through a focus on problem-solving, critical thinking, and evidence-based strategies.

PROGRAMME EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES

PEO1: Proficient in applying and communicating in-depth relevant knowledge in solving problems critically and analytically in the field of educational psychology.

PEO2: Career advancement through life-long learning and competencies in leadership, interpersonal and digital skills.

PEO3: Practice ethical principles and entrepreneurial mindset within a professional and societal context.

PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

  • PLO 1: Apply knowledge critically and cohesively to manage and resolve problems or issues in educational psychology towards making decision and producing new ideas and solutions.
  • PLO 2: Analyze and synthesize critically to solve real world problems or issues in educational psychology.
  • PLO 3: Demonstrate advanced practical and technical skills in educational psychology to solve educational problems.
  • PLO 4: Collaborate among learning and/or working communities and other groups and networks.
  • PLO 5: Communicate clearly the knowledge, skills and ideas using appropriate methods to peers, experts, and non-experts.
  • PLO 6: Use a wide range of suitable digital technologies and appropriate software competently to enhance learning and research.
  • PLO 7: Demonstrate skills in designing, planning and executing statistical analysis through quantitative and/or qualitative research.
  • PLO 8: Demonstrate autonomy, leadership and responsibility in managing work within own team and with other teams in the context of problem solving.
  • PLO 9: Exemplify self-advancement through continuous academic or professional development.
  • PLO 10: Initiate or lead entrepreneurial projects.
  • PLO 11: Adhere to legal, ethical and professional codes of conduct.
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Postgraduate (Malaysian students)

Postgraduate (International students)

 

Admission UTM

New Student Kit

CREDIT REQUIREMENT : 3

*Choose one course only.

CODECOURSECREDIT
UBSS 6013Organization Behaviour and Development3
UBSS 6023Business Ethics, Responsibility and Sustainability3
UHMS 6013Seminar on Global Development, Economic and Social Issues3
UHMZ 6023Malaysian Society and Culture3
UHIS 6013Philosophy of Science and Civilization3
UHPS 6013Dynamics of Leadership3
UHLM 6013Malay Language for Post Graduates3
URTS 6013Environmental Ethics3
UECS 6013IT Project Management3
UECS 6023Introduction to Technopreneurship3
UMJJ 6013Basic Japanese Language and Culture3
  

CREDIT REQUIREMENT : 11

CODECOURSECREDIT
MHPU 1013Innovations in Learning and Teaching 3
MHPU 1024Research Data Analysis4
MHPU 1044Research Methods in Education 4
YHPP1013*Foundation of Education3 (HL)
  

*Starting semester 1 session 2023/24 session, postgraduate students who do not have qualifications in the field of education or work experience related to education must pass the prerequisite course (YHPP1013*) set on the first semester of study before being allowed to register core courses of the study program. 

CREDIT REQUIREMENT : 9

CODECOURSECREDIT
MHPE 1113Advance Educational Psychology3
MHPE 1123Cognitive Psychology3
MHPE 1133Psychological Testing and Measurement3
  

CREDIT REQUIREMENT: 12

*Students are required to complete four (4) elective courses. Two of these must be selected from the electives offered within this program (Educational Psychology), while the remaining two may be chosen from any elective course offered by other programs within the Faculty of Educational Science and Technology

CODECOURSECREDIT
MHPE 2213 Theories of Motivation3
MHPE 2223 Emotional & Behavior Disorder3
MHPE 2233 Human Development3
MHPE 2243 Social Psychology3
MHPE 2253 Psychology of Personality3
MHPE 2263 Cyber Psychology3

CREDIT REQUIREMENT : 10

CODECOURSECREDIT
MHPT 1105 Research Study I5
MHPT 2105 Research Study II5
  

With Prerequisite

Year 1

SEMESTER 1

SEMESTER 2

CODECOURSE NAMECREDITCODECOURSE NAMECREDIT
U— 60X3University Core3MHPU 1044Research Data Analysis4
YHPP 1013Foundation of Education3MHPE 1113Advanced Educational Psychology3
MHPU 1024Research Methods in Education3MHPE 1123Cognitive Psychology3
MHPE XXX3Elective course 13MHPE 1133Psychological Testing and Measurement3
MHPE XXX3Elective course 23MHPT 1105Research Study I5
TOTAL CREDIT13TOTAL CREDIT18

Year 2

SEMESTER 1

CODECOURSE NAMECREDIT
MHPU 1013Innovation in Learning and Teaching3
MHP- XXX3Elective course 33
MHP- XXX3Elective course 43
MHPT 2105Research Study II5
TOTAL CREDIT14

 

Without Prerequisite

Year 1

SEMESTER 1

SEMESTER 2

CODECOURSE NAMECREDITCODECOURSE NAMECREDIT
U— 60X3University Core3MHPU 1044Research Data Analysis4
MHPU 1024Research Methods in Education4MHPE 1133Psychological Testing and  Measurement3
MHPE 1113Advanced Educational Psychology3MHPE XXX3Elective course 23
MHPE 1123Cognitive Psychology3MHP- XXX3Elective course33
MHPE XXX3Elective course 13MHPT 1105Research study I5
TOTAL CREDIT16TOTAL CREDIT18

Year 2

SEMESTER 1

CODECOURSE NAMECREDIT
MHPU 1013Innovation in Learning and Teaching3
MHP- XXX3Elective course 43
MHPT 2105Research Study II5
TOTAL CREDIT11

Any inquiry about course registration, please contact:

Contact :

NamePG Office
Emailpgfest@utm.my
Phone Number+607-5534026

To know more about the programme,

Contact :

NameAssoc. Prof. Dr. Zakiah binti Mohamad Ashari
Emailzakiahma@utm.my
Phone Number+6012-5948173
  
Head of Department Educational Studies and Behavioural SciencesAssoc. Prof. Dr. Adibah binti Abdul Latif
Emailp-adibah@utm.my
Phone Number+607-5534026, +607-5532206

For more information about the admission process,

Contact :

Emailpgrad@utm.my
Tel

+6075537900
(International Students and Malaysian Students)

Websitehttp://admission.utm.my