
BSc (Hons) Psychology (Top-up)
Programme Objective
Career
Progression Pathway
BSc (Hons) Psychology (Top-up)
Mode & Duration
Full-time: 12 mths
Part-time: 12 mths
Intakes
Jan / May / Jul / Oct
Average Teacher-Student Ratio
1:30
Assessment
Each module is assessed by academic work comprising written assignments, case study reports, essays, examination as determined by the subject profile. The assessment criterion varies from module to module.
Modules
- 1. Health Psychology
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This module aims to explore the importance of psychosocial factors in health and illness and discuss the
interactional nature of the mind-body relationship. It introduces theories of health behaviour and
discusses their efficacy in informing the design of interventions and bringing about behavioural change.
This module also emphasises the importance of communication in therapeutic relationships.
- 2. Exercise Psychology
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This module aims to demonstrate the theoretical concepts of exercise psychology for various population
and to apply this knowledge in basic exercise prescription.
- 3. Clinical Psychology 1
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This module aims to broaden understanding of psychological difficulties and mental health. Specifically this will involve: exploring the concept of "normality" and "abnormality" in relation to psychological health; examining and critically evaluating the explanations proposed for the aetiologies of various psychological disorders; developing and understanding of the prevalence of psychological disorders and difficulties.
The course also aims to explore the evidence base underpinning Clinical Psychological interventions: evaluating the treatment approaches available for specific psychological disorders; providing a framework for students to research their particular areas of interest in clinical psychology; evaluating the concept of evidence based practice, and its applicability to clinical psychology.
- 4. Applied Psychological Testing
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This module aims to allow the student to experience the process of designing new psychological tests and
encourage the student to evaluate existing psychological instruments. It helps the students to understand
the procedures involved in reliability and validity testing and enable the student to put into practice
reliability and validity testing procedures.
- 5. Contemporary Issues in Psychology 2
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The module aims to explore contemporary social issues through the application of psychological theory. It
introduces areas of current social concern. This module also explores how psychological knowledge helps
understand social issues and develop critical thinking skills through the application of psychological
theories to social issues.
- 6. Project Proposal
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This module aims to foster an independent approach to research and enable students to research an area of interest in sufficient detail so as to undertake the research later
- 7. Research Dissertation
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This module aims to foster an independent approach to research, enabling students to gain practical and
directly relevant experience in research design and method. It explores further and tests empirical issues
of personal and psychological interest. Student gain experience in how research findings can be analysed,
interpreted and reported.
- 8. Applied Psychological Therapies
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This module explores the relationship between effective counseling skills and behaviour change. It also
improves student’s interviewing and counseling skills to promote bahaviour change in others.
- 9. Occupational Psychology
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This module aims to introduce students to the main areas of occupational psychology. Students will be
able to carry out a job analysis, develop a person specification, identify suitable tools for selection of
personnel and discuss the impact of various factors on employee relations and motivation.
- 10. Clinical Psychology 2
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The module aims to broaden understanding of psychological difficulties and mental health. Specifically this will involve: develop an understanding of assessment and the processes involved; develop an understanding of the clinical application from theory and knowledge to practice; develop an understanding of the prevalence of psychological disorders and the impact on individuals and society.
Entry Requirements
Singaporean / PR
Relevant EASB Advanced Diploma
or
Relevant Polytechnic Diploma
or
An equivalent academic qualification from a recognized higher learning institution
International Students
Relevant EASB Advanced Diploma
or
Relevant Polytechnic Diploma
or
An equivalent academic qualification
and
Proficiency in English Language:
Minimum EASB / ETEDP Level 3 / IELTS 6.0
Application Procedure
You may apply to EASB either by visiting EASB Balestier Campus
or
mail your application to East Asia Institute of Managment, 9 Ah Hood Road, Singapore 329975
Course Fee
International students |
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Full-Time |
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Tuition Fees
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S$ 13,400
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Examination Fees
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S$ 1,800
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Application and Enrolment
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S$ 450
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Administrative Fee
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S$ 1,000
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Study Material
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S$ 600
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TOTAL
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S$ 17,250
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Singaporean / PR |
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Full-Time |
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Part-Time |
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Tuition Fees
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S$ 13,800
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Tuition Fees
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S$ 13,800
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Examination Fees
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S$ 1,600
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Examination Fees
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S$ 1,600
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Application and Enrolment
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S$ 150
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Application and Enrolment
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S$ 150
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Administrative Fee |
S$ 500 |
Administrative Fee |
S$ 500 |
Study Material |
S$ 600 |
Study Material |
S$ 600 |
TOTAL
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S$ 16,650
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TOTAL
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S$ 16,650
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Medical Insurance |
Waived |
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FPS Insurance or Escrow Bank Charge |
Waived |
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Other miscelleneous fees may apply ( Please click here for more information) |
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Application and Enrolment Fee is non-refundable. All prices are subject to prevailing Goods & Services Tax (GST) of 7%. All prices are effective for intakes from August 2014. Start of class is subjected to minimum class size achieved. |
Certificate
The BA Degree awarded will be identical to those students studying on-campus in UK.

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Last Updated: 02 April 2018