Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
About This Programme
Foundations of psychology, cognition, behavior and research methods.
Course Highlights
- Taught at UAEU, ranked #217 in the QS World University Rankings 2027
- American-style credit-hour degree taught in English
- UAE nationals are generally government-sponsored
What You'll Study
Taught full time, in person, on an American-style credit-hour system, primarily in English.
General Education
University General Education requirements (21 CH).
- GEEM110 Contemporary Emirati Studies3 credits
- GEAE101 Academic English for Humanities and STEM3 credits
- GEIT113 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence3 credits
- GEIE222 Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship3 credits
- GESU121 Sustainability3 credits
Plus additional General Education elective credits selected across Themes 6-11 (Quantitative Reasoning & Critical Thinking, Humanities, Behavioral & Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, Health & Wellness, and Cultural Diversity), per the University's General Education framework.
College Requirements
- HSSR101 Fundamentals of Humanities and Social Sciences3 credits
- HSSR103 People, Places, and Society3 credits
Psychology Major Required Courses
54 CH.
- PSYC100 Introduction to Psychology3 credits
- PSYC200 Introduction to Scientific Enquiry in Psychology3 credits
- PSYC201 Basic Research Methods in Psychology3 credits
- PSYC203 History and Systems of Psychology3 credits
- PSYC206 Developmental Psychology3 credits
- PSYC303 Tests and Measurements3 credits
- PSYC305 Cognitive Psychology3 credits
- PSYC306 Abnormal Psychology3 credits
- PSYC308 Social Psychology3 credits
- PSYC310 Intermediate Research Methods3 credits
- PSYC317 Personality and Individual Differences3 credits
- PSYC318 Arab Psychology3 credits
- PSYC319 Biological Basis of Behaviour3 credits
- PSYC401 Clinical Psychology3 credits
- PSYC402 Cognitive Neuroscience3 credits
- PSYC413 Psychotherapeutic Skills3 credits
- STAT180 Psychological Statistics I3 credits
- STAT280 Psychological Statistics II3 credits
Internship & Research
6 CH.
- PSYC452 Internship in Psychology3 credits
- PSYC454 Research Project3 credits
Major Supporting Courses
Select 2 courses (6 CH).
- SOC101 Introduction to Sociology3 credits
- SOC190 Social Problems3 credits
- CURR314 Family, Community, Culture and Early Childhood Education3 credits
- SWK205 Foundations of Social Welfare and Services3 credits
- SWK230 Human Behavior in Social Environments3 credits
Major Electives
Select 5 courses (15 CH).
- PSYC307 Introduction to Health Psychology3 credits
- PSYC312 Psychology of Learning3 credits
- PSYC315 Industrial Organizational Psychology3 credits
- PSYC321 Environmental Psychology3 credits
- PSYC322 Family Psychology3 credits
- PSYC323 Cross-Cultural Psychology3 credits
- PSYC405 School Psychology3 credits
- PSYC406 Forensic Psychology3 credits
- PSYC408 Affective Science3 credits
- PSYC409 Judgement and Decision Making3 credits
- PSYC410 Social Cognition, Prejudice, and Stereotyping3 credits
- PSYC411 Entrepreneurship for Psychologists3 credits
- PSYC420 Crisis and Trauma Psychology3 credits
Free Electives
Free elective credits selected from University course offerings.
Entry Requirements
UAE nationals are generally government-sponsored; non-UAE curricula require Ministry of Education equivalency.
Careers
Graduates pursue careers in counselling, human resources, education, research and community services, or continue to postgraduate and professional training.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
Licensed and accredited by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA); UAEU also holds US institutional accreditation from WSCUC.
Programme Details
Award
Bachelor of Arts
Start Date
August (Fall intake)
Typical Offer
A UAE General Secondary Certificate (Grade 12) or accredited equivalent, typically 80% or above, with the subject grades required for the major.
Duration
4 years
Qualification
Bachelors
Subject Area
Psychology
Campus
Al Ain
Course Type
Bachelor of Arts
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
Tuition Fee
AED 79,830/yr
Undergraduate applicants apply online (UAE nationals via the Ministry of Higher Education portal), sit the required tests, and submit attested certificates with Ministry of Education equivalency.