- Institution : Villa College
- Course Category: Psychology
- Intake: January / May / September
- Duration: 3 years
- Language: English
- MQA Level: 7
- Delivery Medium: Face-to-Face
- Awarding Body: Villa College
Entry Requirement
- General Entry
- 2 passes in A Level/HSC (At GCE A/L, a pass is considered E and above. HSC pass is considered C and above) OR
- Attainment of a Level 4 qualification in a related field OR
- Attainment of a Level 4 Foundation Study Program approved for the specific Diploma program AND
- O’ level English pass or equivalent
- Alternative Entry
- 20 years old, completion of a Level 4 qualification (unrelated), and successful completion of an MQA approved University Preparation Program OR
- 20 years old, completion of secondary school, 2 years of relevant work experience, and successful completion of an MQA approved University Preparation Program
Course Modules
Year 1 Units:
History of Psychology
ICT Skills for Teaching and Learning
Developmental Psychology
English for Academic Study
Social Psychology
Biological Psychology
Research Methods and Experimental Design
Educational Sociology
Exit with Diploma in Psychology
Year 2 Units:
Cognitive Psychology
Health Psychology
Personality and Individual Differences
Professional and Ethical Issues in Psychology
Organizational Psychology
Statistics and Data Analysis
Maldivian Language and Culture in Time
Evolutionary Psychology
Exit with Advanced Diploma in Psychology
Year 3 Units:
Abnormal Psychology
Counselling Psychology
Introduction to Forensic Psychology
Psychology of Adult Development and Aging
Educational Psychology
Psychological Testing and Assessments
Year-long Module
Psychology Research Project
Award Bachelor of Psychology
Course Fee
MVR 3,899 per month x 36 months
(MVR 2,316 per month under the government free degree scheme)
Course Description
This programme will teach students to use observation and experimental evidence to understand the relationship between sensations and actions, as well as the intervening processes that underlie human behaviour. It will provide theoretical knowledge of different areas in the field of psychology, applicable knowledge for the workplace, and practical competencies required for the field. Graduates of this programme could go on to pursue postgraduate study to specialize in a selected area of interest in psychology, work in social services or human resources, or work as a psychologist assistant under the guidance of a supervisor.