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.
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).
Applicants below the English threshold may enter via the Achievement Academy Bridge Program.
Provides a foundation for careers in research, counselling, human services, business and human resources, and for graduate study in psychology and related fields.
Licensed by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA); AUS holds US regional accreditation from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE).
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
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.