Business Management with Psychology BSc
About This Programme
The BSc Business Management with Psychology at the University of Birmingham Dubai is a three-year degree that combines a grounding in business strategy, analysis and communication with focused training in psychology, so that graduates can apply psychological insight in business. Core modules develop specialist psychology skills alongside business management knowledge and the transferable skills to use both in new and demanding contexts. The University says the degree is recognised by employers across industries, with graduates working in sectors from retail management and financial services to accountancy and consulting.
Course Highlights
- The University of Birmingham is ranked 68th in the QS World University Rankings 2027.
- Ranked the second UK university most targeted by leading graduate employers in High Fliers' The Graduate Market in 2026 report.
- Industry links combine academic study with a practical focus, supporting strong job prospects.
What You'll Study
Classes are small, students have one-to-one sessions with their tutor, and teaching comes from academics in both the UK and Dubai. Small classes build on the material covered in lectures, and students work in groups and give presentations, both skills employers value. Students have 30 hours of contact time a week; the rest is independent study based on each module's content and requirements. Assessment is by coursework and exams. Coursework includes reports, essays, group presentations, class essays and computer assignments. Satisfactory results are needed to move on to the next year, and the final degree is based on marks from the second and third years plus the credits built up across the programme.
Year 1
2026/27 session. A grounding in core business management principles alongside an introduction to psychology and the study of the mind and behaviour.
- Economics for Business20 credits
- Introduction to Marketing and Communications20 credits
- Organisations, Management and Entrepreneurship20 credits
- Cognitive Psychology20 credits
- Discover Management Education and Learning20 credits
- Quantitative Skills for Business20 credits
Year 2
2027/28 session. Responsible business practice and the role of research, with further specialisation including the psychology of language and communication and of social and cognitive development.
- Business Strategy20 credits
- Language and Communication20 credits
- Research Methods20 credits
- Responsible Business: Theory and Practice20 credits
- Topics in Social and Differential Psychology20 credits
- Social and Cognitive Development20 credits
Year 3
2028/29 session. Advanced business management modules that keep a broad perspective, two specialist psychology modules and a compulsory business dissertation on a topic of the student's choice.
- Crisis Management20 credits
- The Neurobiology of Mental Illness20 credits
- Contemporary Issues in Social Psychology: Media, Body Image and Prejudice20 credits
- Dissertation40 credits
Choose 1 module from the following options. Optional modules are indicative and can vary from year to year.
- Responsible Marketing and Society20 credits
- Data Management Strategies and Technologies20 credits
- Services and Retail Strategy20 credits
Entry Requirements
Applicants must meet both the University's general entry requirements and the course's own criteria. Each application is reviewed by the course's Admissions Tutor, who decides whether to make an offer.
Careers
Graduates of the programme work across sectors including retail management, financial services, accountancy and consulting. On-campus careers support helps students plan and manage their careers, whether they want to start a business or find a role in the UAE or elsewhere, and the Careers Network Dubai offers information, advice and guidance to identify options, build skills and reach opportunities before graduation.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
Accredited by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and listed as Active on the Commission for Academic Accreditation register as the Bachelor of Science in Business Management with Psychology. Birmingham Business School holds triple-crown accreditation (AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS).
Programme Details
Award
Bachelor of Science (BSc)
Start Date
September 2026 (applications closed; September 2027 details to follow)
Typical Offer
AAB-BBB
Duration
3 years
Qualification
Bachelors
Subject Area
Business & Finance
Campus
Dubai
Course Type
Major/minor
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
Tuition Fee
AED 134,922/yr
AED 134,922 per year, full-time, for September 2026 entry. The fee covers tuition, examinations and graduation, is charged for each year of study and stays the same for the whole degree; it can be paid in full or in three instalments a year. Applications for September 2026 entry to this programme are closed, and details for September 2027 entry will be published later. Applications are made directly through the University of Birmingham Dubai Admissions portal (not UCAS), with no application fee, and are usually decided within 10 working days of all documents arriving. A non-returnable AED 5,000 deposit, deducted from tuition, is paid on accepting an offer. Scholarships of up to 30% are assessed from the application itself, with no separate form.