Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
About This Programme
A foundation in human behaviour, cognition, development and research methods, grounded in ethics, analysis and a broad liberal-arts base. Opens careers across mental health, organisations, education, social work and the criminal-justice sector, and postgraduate psychology.
Course Highlights
- Evidence-based curriculum with two research-methods courses (PSY 250 and PSY 350)
- Structured clinical/biopsychology and culture course requirements
- 27 credits of psychology and cross-disciplinary electives
- Psychology internship (PSY 497) plus capstone Research Design (PSY 490)
What You'll Study
Evidence-based teaching combining lectures with two dedicated research-methods courses and labs, assessed through research design and projects, written analyses and a psychology internship (PSY 497).
Year 1
- BIO 103 Introduction to Human Biology3 credits
- PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology3 credits
- PSY 102 Social Psychology3 credits
- WRI 101 Academic Writing I3 credits
- WRI 102 Academic Writing II3 credits
- STA 202 Introduction to Statistics for Social Sciences3 credits
- Mathematics (MTH 100 / 103 / 111)3 credits
- General Education Core: History and Culture of the Arab World3 credits
- Natural Sciences (General Education)3 credits
- Free Elective3 credits
Year 2
- ENG 204 Advanced Academic Writing3 credits
- PSY 250 Research Methods I3 credits
- PSY 301/303/311 Abnormal / Health / Biopsychology3 credits
- Major Elective3 credits
- Major Elective3 credits
- Major Elective3 credits
- General Education Core: Arts and Literature3 credits
- General Education Core: Culture in a Critical Perspective3 credits
- Free Elective3 credits
Year 3
- PSY 350 Research Methods II3 credits
- PSY 321/322/323 Cultural Psychology / Prejudice / Psychology of Religion3 credits
- PSY 403 Personal and Professional Development3 credits
- IEN 301 Innovation and Entrepreneurship Mindset3 credits
- Major Elective3 credits
- Major Elective3 credits
- Communication (General Education)3 credits
- General Education Core: Human Interaction and Behavior3 credits
- Free Elective3 credits
- PSY 497 Internship in Psychology (summer)0 credits
Year 4
- PSY 490 Research Design3 credits
- PSY 404 History and Systems3 credits
- Major Elective3 credits
- Major Elective3 credits
- General Education Core (elective)3 credits
- Free Elective3 credits
- Free Elective3 credits
- Free Elective3 credits
- Free Elective3 credits
Entry Requirements
Applicants below the English threshold may enter via the Achievement Academy Bridge Program.
Careers
Provides a foundation for careers in research, counselling, human services, business and human resources, and for graduate study in psychology and related fields.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
Licensed by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA); AUS holds US regional accreditation from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE).
Programme Details
Award
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Start Date
August 2026 (Fall; also Spring & Summer intakes)
Typical Offer
~85% secondary-school average (curriculum-dependent) + IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL iBT 80
Duration
4 years
Qualification
Bachelors
Subject Area
Psychology
Campus
Sharjah
Course Type
Psychology degree
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
Tuition Fee
AED 110,876/yr
Apply online at apply.aus.edu. A non-refundable application fee of AED 400 + 5% VAT applies, and a AED 5,000 seat-reservation deposit confirms your place. AUS offers extensive merit, need-based and athletic scholarships.