Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
About This Programme
A 122-credit psychology degree spanning general, developmental, social, personality, cognitive and applied psychology with statistics, research methods, ethics and a two-semester senior thesis.
Course Highlights
- Taught at AUD, ranked #620 in the QS World University Rankings 2027
- US-accredited (SACSCOC) American credit degree taught in English
- AUD reports around 92% graduate employment
What You'll Study
Taught full time, in person, on an American credit-hour system, in English.
Summary of degree requirements
122 credit hours in total.
- Psychology Core39 credits
- Language8 credits
- Psychology Electives18 credits
- Arts and Sciences Electives15 credits
- Arts and Sciences Core36 credits
- General Electives6 credits
PSYCHOLOGY CORE
39 credit hours required.
- PSYC 205 Research Methods in Psychology3 credits
- PSYC 210 Abnormal Psychology3 credits
- PSYC 215 Developmental Psychology3 credits
- PSYC 220 Principles of Learning3 credits
- PSYC 305 Statistics for Psychology3 credits
- PSYC 313 Social Psychology3 credits
- PSYC 315 Personality Psychology3 credits
- PSYC 398 Psychology Internship3 credits
- PSYC 401 Selected Topics in Psychology3 credits
- PSYC 440 Ethics in Psychology: Research and Practice3 credits
- PSYC 450 History and Systems of Psychology3 credits
- PSYC 498 Thesis I3 credits
- PSYC 499 Thesis II3 credits
LANGUAGE
- MEST 101 Elementary Arabic I4 credits
- MEST 102 Elementary Arabic II4 credits
OR
- FREN 101 Elementary French I4 credits
- FREN 102 Elementary French II4 credits
OR
- SPAN 101 Elementary Spanish I4 credits
- SPAN 102 Elementary Spanish II4 credits
Biological Psychology
6 credit hours required.
Choose 6 credit hours from:
- PSYC 230 Cognitive Psychology3 credits
- PSYC 231 Sensation and Perception3 credits
- PSYC 232 Psychology of Addictive Behavior3 credits
- PSYC 367 Health Psychology3 credits
Industrial/Organizational Psychology
6 credit hours required.
Choose 6 credit hours from:
- PSYC 360 Consumer Psychology3 credits
- PSYC 365 Industrial/Organizational Psychology3 credits
- PSYC 366 Positive Organizational Psychology3 credits
- PSYC 415 Psychology of Advertising and Mass Media3 credits
Applied Psychology
18 credit hours required.
- PSYC 318 Criminal Psychology3 credits
- PSYC 411 Clinical Psychology3 credits
- PSYC 412 Psychological Testing and Assessment3 credits
- PSYC 413 Family Psychology3 credits
Entry Requirements
US-style credit system; non-UAE curricula require Ministry of Education equivalency. Architecture requires a portfolio.
Careers
Graduates pursue careers in human resources, counselling, education, research and community services, or continue to postgraduate and professional training.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
AUD is institutionally accredited in the United States by SACSCOC and licensed by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.
Programme Details
Award
Bachelor of Arts
Start Date
September (Fall intake)
Typical Offer
An official attested high-school transcript covering the last three years in good academic standing, with UAE Ministry of Education equivalency for non-UAE curricula. SAT Mathematics 560 or a pass in the AUD mathematics placement test.
Duration
4 years
Qualification
Bachelors
Subject Area
Psychology
Campus
Dubai
Course Type
Bachelor of Arts
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
Tuition Fee
AED 106,050/yr
Undergraduate applicants apply online at aud.edu, submit attested transcripts with a UAE Ministry of Education Certificate of Equivalency for non-UAE curricula, and provide an English score (IELTS Academic 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79 or TOEFL ITP 550) and an SAT Mathematics score, or sit AUD's English and mathematics placement tests. A non-refundable AED 420 application fee applies, with an AED 5,000 reservation deposit on acceptance that is credited to tuition.