Course Information

Course Overview

The Diploma in Psychology at Kings University College is a comprehensive and intellectually stimulating programme that introduces students to the scientific study of human behaviour and mental processes across the core disciplines of psychology. Delivered over 2 years and 4 months across 6 teaching semesters and a supervised industrial training semester, this MQA-accredited diploma covers cognitive, developmental, social, personality, and biological psychology — through to abnormal psychology, counselling principles, research methods, psychological testing, and health psychology.

Studying a diploma in psychology in Malaysia at Kings University College provides students with both the theoretical foundations and the applied skills needed to understand why people think, feel, and behave the way they do — and to apply that understanding constructively in professional, educational, organisational, and clinical contexts. The programme incorporates subjects such as Industrial and Organisational Psychology, Introduction to Psychological Interventions and Therapies, and Introduction to Psychological Testing and Evaluation alongside the foundational sciences.

The Semester 7 industrial training places students in real-world settings — counselling agencies, HR departments, educational institutions, health services, or community organisations — for supervised applied psychology experience before graduation. Upon completion, graduates can progress directly into Year 2 of the Bachelor (Hons) in Psychology at Kings University College.

Why Choose This Course?

Here is why this programme at Kings University College stands out:

Who Should Study This Course?

This programme is ideal for:

• Students Interested in the Human Mind and Behaviour: Those from Nepal, India, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Hong Kong, and beyond who are fascinated by psychology and want a structured, recognised diploma as the first step toward a psychology degree.
• Recent School Leavers: Students who have completed SPM/O-Level and want a focused diploma in psychology with industrial training and a direct bachelor’s degree pathway.
• Students Aspiring to Counselling or Mental Health Careers: Those who want to support people’s mental and emotional wellbeing and need a recognised psychology qualification as their academic foundation.
• HR and Organisational Professionals: Students interested in applying psychology to human resources, talent management, and workplace wellbeing — where psychology knowledge provides a significant professional advantage.
• Students Targeting a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology: Those planning to complete the full Bachelor (Hons) in Psychology at Kings — using the diploma as the credit-recognised first stage.

Programme Content

The programme is delivered across the following semesters:

Career Outcomes

Graduates are well-prepared to pursue careers including:

• Human Resources Officer / HR Executive: Applying organisational and industrial psychology to recruitment, performance management, and employee wellbeing within Malaysian corporations and multinationals.
• Counselling Assistant / Welfare Officer: Supporting counselling and welfare services within schools, community organisations, healthcare settings, and government welfare agencies.
• Child Development Specialist / Learning Support Assistant: Working with children and families in educational and developmental settings — applying child and adolescent psychology knowledge.
• Mental Health Support Worker: Providing non-clinical support to individuals experiencing mental health challenges in community health, NGO, and social services environments.
• Research Assistant (Psychology): Supporting psychological research in academic institutions, healthcare organisations, or private sector research firms.
• Customer Behaviour Analyst / Market Researcher: Applying psychological principles to consumer behaviour analysis and customer experience strategy within marketing organisations.

How to Apply

• Step 1 — Check Eligibility: Confirm SPM/O-Level minimum 3 credits or equivalent. Boomerang International provides free personalised eligibility assessments.
• Step 2 — Prepare Documents: Certified academic transcripts, passport copy, English proficiency results (if applicable), and any supporting documents.
• Step 3 — Submit Application: Apply through Boomerang International — Kings University College’s official education partner.
• Step 4 — Receive Offer Letter: Kings University College issues your conditional or unconditional offer of enrolment.
• Step 5 — Accept & Pay Deposit: Confirm your place by accepting the offer and paying the enrolment deposit.
• Step 6 — Student Visa: Boomerang provides full Malaysian Student Pass application support and immigration documentation guidance.
• Step 7 — Arrive & Begin: Travel to Kuala Lumpur and start your diploma at Kings University College.