BSc Psychology

BScUndergraduatePsychology

About This Programme

An accredited foundation in human behaviour, cognition, development and research methods, and the first step toward a career in psychology. 120 credit hours; total programme cost approximately AED 252,000 before scholarships.

Course Highlights

Behaviour, cognition, development and neuroscience.
Applied, organisational, educational and health psychology.
Research methods, an internship and a final project.
Scholarships of up to 50% available on all degrees.

What You'll Study

Delivered on the Dubai International Academic City campus with lectures, seminars, research methods, an internship and a final project, on a US-style semester credit system.

Year 1

General Psychology3 credits
Developmental Psychology3 credits
Theoretical Paradigm of Psychology3 credits
English for Academic Writing3 credits
Islamic Culture3 credits
Psychological Testing and Assessment3 credits
Introduction to Behavioral Neuroscience3 credits
Media Literacy3 credits
Public Speaking3 credits
Arabic Language3 credits

Year 2

Cognitive Psychology3 credits
Ethics in Psychology, Research and Practice3 credits
Introduction to Child Psychology3 credits
Practicing Sustainability3 credits
UAE Studies3 credits
Personality Psychology3 credits
Organisational Psychology3 credits
Educational Psychology3 credits
Life and Future Skills3 credits
Open Elective3 credits

Year 3

Psychopathology3 credits
Applied Statistics3 credits
Psychology of Exceptional Children3 credits
Research Methods and Data Analysis3 credits
Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Sustainability3 credits
Health Psychology3 credits
Psychology of Motivation and Leadership3 credits
Counseling and Interviewing Skills3 credits
Social and Community Psychology3 credits
Positive Psychology Interventions and Applications3 credits
Internship3 credits

Year 4

Introduction to Psychotherapeutic Interventions3 credits
Ethics and Professional Responsibility3 credits
Major Elective3 credits
Major Elective3 credits
Major Elective3 credits
Project3 credits
Major Elective3 credits
Major Elective3 credits
Open Elective3 credits

Entry Requirements

Academic: Grade 12 with a minimum 60% average.

English: IELTS 5.0+ or equivalent for non-English-medium curricula; English-medium curricula exempt; UAE MoE curriculum requires ≥80% in Grade-12 English.

Careers

With further study, graduates become psychologists, organisational psychologists, school and career counsellors and learning-support specialists.

Accreditation & Professional Recognition

Licensed by the CAA (UAE MoHESR) and KHDA-licensed.

Programme Details

Award

Bachelor of Science (BSc) Psychology

Start Date

September 2026 (also January & May intakes)

Typical Offer

60% average in Grade 12

Duration

4 years

Qualification

Bachelors

Subject Area

Psychology

Campus

Dubai

Course Type

Psychology degree

Study Pattern

Full time

Delivery Format

In person

Tuition Fee

AED 63,000/yr

Apply online at amityuniversity.ae. A non-refundable application fee of AED 100 applies; registration is AED 500 per semester. Tuition is charged per credit hour and scholarships of up to 50% are available.

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Next intakes

JanMaySep

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