Applied Psychology MSc

MScPostgraduatePsychology

About This Programme

Applied psychology with strong research training: counselling, psychotherapy, trauma intervention and a thesis.

Course Highlights

Applies psychology to counselling, health, organisational and everyday contexts.
Strong research methods training culminating in a thesis project.
Includes trauma intervention and counselling and psychotherapy.
A UK Middlesex University degree delivered over two years at the Dubai campus.

What You'll Study

Taught on campus over two years.

Year 1

Research methods and applied psychology foundations.

Research Methods in Applied Psychology (Quantitative)15 credits
Research Methods in Applied Psychology (Qualitative)15 credits
Research and Issues in Applied Psychology30 credits

Year 2

Applied practice and the research thesis.

Trauma Impacts and Intervention30 credits
Counselling and Psychotherapy in Applied Psychology30 credits
Research: Practice and Reporting (thesis)60 credits

Entry Requirements

Academic: An honours degree (normally 2:2 or above), usually in psychology or a related discipline.

English: IELTS 6.5 overall, or an accepted equivalent.

Careers

Graduates apply psychology across counselling, health, organisational and research settings, and can progress to further professional psychology training.

Accreditation & Professional Recognition

Licensed and accredited by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) through the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA), and by Dubai's KHDA. The degree is awarded by Middlesex University in the UK (QAA-reviewed).

Programme Details

Award

Master of Science (MSc)

Start Date

September 2026

Typical Offer

An honours degree (2:2 or above), normally in psychology or a related field

Duration

2 years

Qualification

MSc

Subject Area

Psychology

Study Pattern

Full time

Delivery Format

In person

Tuition Fee

AED 94,101/yr

Tuition is AED 94,101 (inclusive of VAT) for the two-year programme. All students receive a minimum 10% academic scholarship, with further scholarships and grants available.

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