B.Sc (Honors) Psychology
About This Programme
A four-year, 146-credit psychology degree with organizational and counseling psychology concentrations, evidence-based practice, internships and a three-year B.Sc exit option.
Course Highlights
- Organizational and counseling psychology concentrations
- 146 credits over 8 semesters with internships and a capstone
- Three-year B.Sc exit option after 120 credits
What You'll Study
Semester I
20 credit hours.
- Introduction to Psychology (DBPSY2001)4 credits
- Scientific Foundations and Professional Practices of Psychology (DBPSY2002)4 credits
- Introduction to Human Biology (DBPSY2003)4 credits
- Academic English (DBT6001)3 credits
- Arabic-I (DBT6592)3 credits
- Islamic Studies (DBT6004)2 credits
Semester II
18 credit hours.
- Personality -Individual Differences (DBPSY2004)4 credits
- Basics of Research Methodology (DBT5525)4 credits
- Lifespan Development (DBPSY2005)4 credits
- Business and Management Communication (DBT6754)3 credits
- Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Sustainability (DBT2001)3 credits
Semester III
20 credit hours.
- Social and Community Psychology (DBPSY2006)4 credits
- Biopsychology (DBPSY2007)4 credits
- Cognitive Psychology (DBPSY2008)4 credits
- Design Thinking (DBT8732)3 credits
- Cross Cultural Management (DBT2276)3 credits
- UAE History and Culture (DBT6002)2 credits
Semester IV
18 credit hours.
- Counselling Psychology (DBPSY2009)4 credits
- Educational Psychology (DBPSY2010)4 credits
- Elective 13 credits
- Elective 23 credits
- Sustainable Development Project Report (DBPSY7001)4 credits
Semester V
18 credit hours.
- Psychological Assessments (DBPSY2011)4 credits
- Qualitative Research Methods (DBPSY5001)4 credits
- Abnormal Psychology (DBPSY2012)4 credits
- Elective 33 credits
- Elective 43 credits
Summer Program
8 credit hours.
- Project (DBPSY7002)8 credits
Semester VI
18 credit hours.
- Positive Psychology and Wellbeing Interventions (DBPSY2013)4 credits
- Psychological Perspectives of Exceptional Learners (DBPSY2014)4 credits
- Quantitative Research Methods (DBPSY5002)4 credits
- Internship (DBPSY7003)6 credits
Semester VII (For Honors)
14 credit hours.
- Core (DBPSY2015)4 credits
- Core (DBPSY5003)4 credits
- Advanced Elective 13 credits
- Advanced Elective 23 credits
Semester VIII (For Honors)
12 credit hours.
- Dissertation (DBPSYD7004)12 credits
Entry Requirements
AED 250 application fee; merit scholarships are assessed automatically from the application documents.
Careers
Counseling and organizational psychology pathways, HR and talent roles, health and educational psychology support roles, and research or postgraduate study.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
CAA-accredited (UAE Ministry of Education) and KHDA-permitted; the degree is awarded by Symbiosis International (Deemed University), UGC Category-I.
Programme Details
Award
B.Sc (Honors) Psychology
Start Date
September 2026 / January 2027
Typical Offer
60% overall in Grade 12
Duration
4 years
Qualification
Bachelors
Subject Area
Psychology
Campus
Dubai
Course Type
Bachelor of Science in Psychology (Honors)
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
Tuition Fee
AED 42,000/yr
Apply online at siu-dubai.ac.ae/apply-now for the Fall (September) or Spring (January) intake; shortlisted applicants interview with the Admissions Committee and accept the offer by paying the first instalment.