Bachelor of Science in Psychology
About This Programme
AURAK's Bachelor of Science in Psychology gives a grounding in psychological theory, research and practice, with a research-methods sequence running through the second and third years. Students choose one of three concentrations: Counselling Psychology, Business Psychology and Leadership, or Psychological Neuroscience and Artificial Intelligence, developed with stakeholders around demand in the UAE and the wider region. AURAK positions the degree both as preparation for postgraduate training and for entry-level roles.
Course Highlights
- Three concentrations: Counselling Psychology, Business Psychology and Leadership, and Psychological Neuroscience and AI
- Two-part research methods sequence with laboratory components
- Two psychology internships and a two-part senior project
- 120 credit hours over four years
What You'll Study
AURAK publishes this as a sample study plan; the actual sequence a student follows depends on placement, transfer credit and course availability. Where AURAK's own plan totals fewer credit hours than the degree's published credit count, the published count is authoritative.
Freshman Year
- PSYC 100 - Introduction to Psychology3 credits
- ITEC 103 - Fundamentals of Information Technology3 credits
- ENGL 101 - Composition3 credits
- UNIV 100 - University First-Year Transition1 credit
- GEN ED - Natural Science Course3 credits
- GEN ED - Social and Behavioral Science3 credits
- PSYC 250 - Social Psychology3 credits
- STAT 100 - Introductory Probability and Statistics3 credits
- GEN ED - Humanities and Fine Arts Elective3 credits
- ENGL 202 - English for Workplace Communication3 credits
- PSYC 260 - Child Development3 credits
Sophomore Year
- ENGL 200 - Advanced Composition3 credits
- BIOL 112 - University Biology I3 credits
- BIOL 113 - University Biology I Lab1 credit
- PSYC 290 - Analysis of Psychological Data3 credits
- PSYC 291 - Analysis of Psychological Data Lab1 credit
- PSYC 210 - Learning and Memory3 credits
- PSYC 220 - Brain and Behavior3 credits
- PSYC 292 - Research Methods I3 credits
- PSYC 293 - Research Methods I Lab1 credit
- COMM 101 - Interpersonal Communication and Group Interaction3 credits
- UNIV 200 - Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Sustainability3 credits
- PSYC 280 - Psychology Internship I3 credits
Junior Year
- PSYC 394 - Research Methods II3 credits
- PSYC 395 - Research Methods II Lab1 credit
- PSYC 321 - Historical and Conceptual Issues in Psychology3 credits
- UAES 200 - Survey of United Arab Emirates Studies3 credits
- PSYC 251 - Psychology of Diversity and Inclusion3 credits
- Psychology Elective3 credits
- PSYC 332 - Cognitive Psychology3 credits
- PSYC 333 - Cognitive Psychology Lab1 credit
- PSYC 481 - Adult Psychopathology3 credits
- PSYC 331 - Psychology of Language3 credits
- PSYC 396 - Tests and Measurements3 credits
- PSYC 397 - Psychology of Leadership and Motivation3 credits
- PSYC 390 - Psychology Internship3 credits
Senior Year
AURAK's published senior-year plan also lists BIOL 429 Urine and Body Fluid Analysis, a Medical Laboratory Technology course from the Biotechnology degree. It appears to be an error in AURAK's page and is not reproduced here.
- PSYC 498 - Senior Project I3 credits
- Psychology Elective3 credits
- PSYC 499 - Senior Project II3 credits
- Free Elective3 credits
- MGMT 401 - Organizational Behavior3 credits
- PSYC 423 - Human Neuropsychology3 credits
Entry Requirements
Applications are made online. AURAK's admissions application deadline for Fall 2026 is 30 August 2026 and for Spring 2027 is 3 January 2027.
Careers
AURAK lists psychology lab research assistant, assistant psychologist, AI-augmented therapeutics specialist, occupational health support officer, mental health worker, community outreach specialist, training and leadership development associate, forensic psychology assistant, teaching assistant, clinical psychology assistant, counseling assistant or crisis hotline counselor, UX research and human-AI interaction specialist, customer experience associate, special educational needs officer, learning support officer, organizational development consultant, AI, machine learning and ethics analyst, data analytics and behavioral modeling specialist, talent acquisition specialist and behavior technician or analyst as destinations for this degree. AURAK also presents it as preparation for postgraduate training in psychology.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
Accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation of the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. AURAK is also institutionally accredited by SACSCOC (US) and QAA (UK). AURAK additionally lists the British Psychological Society and the American Psychological Association under the heading Program curriculum compliance - that is curriculum alignment, not accreditation by either body.
Programme Details
Award
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Start Date
Fall (August/September) and Spring (January), with an optional Summer (June) start
Typical Offer
UAE curriculum Advanced (Scientific) 70% or General (Literary) 70%. No additional testing is required.
Duration
4 years
Qualification
BS
Subject Area
Psychology
Tuition Fee
AED 60,260/yr
Applications are made online through AURAK. Fees shown exclude the separate non-tuition charges: an AED 400 application fee (AED 500 for graduate programmes), an AED 4,000 seat reservation fee credited against first-semester tuition, and per-semester technology, service and medical fees.