MSc Psychology
About This Programme
A two-year master's advancing psychological theory, applied practice and research methods, building toward professional and research careers in psychology. 45 credit hours; total programme cost approximately AED 135,000 before scholarships.
Course Highlights
- Clinical Psychology or Applied Psychology concentration.
- Advanced theory, assessment, and psychotherapeutic techniques.
- Research design, statistics and a dissertation.
- Scholarships of up to 50% available on all degrees.
What You'll Study
Delivered on the Dubai International Academic City campus with seminars, applied practice and a dissertation, on a US-style semester credit system.
YEAR 1 Fall
- PSGP 601 Theoretical perspectives in Psychology3 credits
- PSCL 603 Assessment of Psychological practices3 credits
- PSGP 605 Organisational Behavior & Human Resource practices3 credits
- PSGP 607 Cognition, Brain, and Behavior3 credits
YEAR 1 Spring
- PSGP 613 Research design and Methods3 credits
- PSGP 615 Theories of Lifespan Development3 credits
- PSGP 703 Personality and Social Psychology3 credits
- PSCO 705 Positive Psychotherapeutic Techniques3 credits
YEAR 2 Fall
- PSGP 711 Statistics and Data Analysis3 credits
- PSCO 715 Ethical and Legal issues in Professional Psychology3 credits
- Concentration Elective I3 credits
- Concentration Elective II3 credits
YEAR 2 Spring
- Concentration Elective III3 credits
- HAAS 750 Dissertation6 credits
Entry Requirements
Careers
Graduates progress into counselling, educational, organisational and health psychology, and toward professional registration.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
Licensed by the CAA (UAE MoHESR) and KHDA-licensed.
Programme Details
Award
Master of Science (MSc) Psychology
Start Date
September 2026 (also January & May intakes)
Typical Offer
Bachelor's degree with CGPA ≥3.0/4.0
Duration
2 years
Qualification
Masters
Subject Area
Psychology
Campus
Dubai
Course Type
Master of science
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
Tuition Fee
AED 135,000 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.