BSc Psychology
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 Fall
- PSGP 101 General Psychology3 credits
- PSGP 203 Developmental Psychology3 credits
- PSGP 105 Theoretical Paradigm of Psychology3 credits
- ENGL 102 English for Academic Writing3 credits
- GENE 120 Islamic Culture3 credits
Year 1 Spring
- PSCL 201 Psychological Testing and Assessment3 credits
- PSGP 103 Introduction to Behavioral Neuroscience3 credits
- HAAS 102 Media Literacy3 credits
- COMM 105 Public Speaking3 credits
- ARAB 102 Arabic Language3 credits
Year 2 Fall
- PSGP 205 Cognitive Psychology3 credits
- PSCO 207 Ethics in Psychology, Research and Practice3 credits
- PSGP 305 Introduction to Child Psychology3 credits
- HAAS 201 Practicing Sustainability3 credits
- GENE 210 UAE Studies3 credits
Year 2 Spring
- PSAP 307 Personality Psychology3 credits
- PSAP 309 Organisational Psychology3 credits
- PSAP 311 Educational Psychology3 credits
- HAAS 208 Life and Future Skills3 credits
- Open Elective 13 credits
Year 3 Fall
- PSCL 405 Psychopathology3 credits
- PSGP 303 Applied Statistics3 credits
- PSCO 421 Psychology of Exceptional Children3 credits
- HAAS 302 Research Methods and Data Analysis3 credits
- GENE 340 Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Sustainability3 credits
Year 3 Spring
- PSAP 407 Health Psychology3 credits
- PSAP 413 Psychology of Motivation and Leadership3 credits
- PSCO 415 Counseling and Interviewing Skills3 credits
- PSAP 417 Social and Community Psychology3 credits
- PSCO 419 Positive Psychology Interventions and Applications3 credits
Year 3 Internship
- HAAS 340 Internship3 credits
YEAR 4 Fall
- PSCL 411 Introduction to Psychotherapeutic Interventions3 credits
- GENE 440 Ethics and Professional Responsibility3 credits
- Major Elective 13 credits
- Major Elective 23 credits
- Major Elective 33 credits
YEAR 4 Spring
- Project3 credits
- Major Elective 43 credits
- Major Elective 53 credits
- Open Elective 23 credits
Entry Requirements
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 252,000 total
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.