Business Management with Psychology with Integrated Foundation Year BSc
About This Programme
The BSc Business Management with Psychology with Integrated Foundation Year adds a foundation year in Dubai to the University of Birmingham Dubai's business management with psychology degree, making a four-year programme for students who need a foundation year before first-year university entry. The degree combines a grounding in business strategy, analysis and communication with focused training in psychology, so that graduates can apply psychological insight in business. 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
- Ranked 127th in the world for Business and Management Studies in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024.
- Ranked in the world's top 100 for Psychology in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023.
- The University of Birmingham has been one of the universities most targeted by the UK's top graduate employers for the last decade (High Fliers Research 2026).
- 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 third and fourth years of study plus the credits built up across the programme.
Foundation Year
A supported first year in Dubai that prepares students for undergraduate study, covering academic skills, quantitative methods for business and economics and more. Completing it with at least 100 credits guarantees progression to the BSc Business Management with Psychology.
- Introduction to Business and Management20 credits
- Business and the Market20 credits
- Introduction to Global Environmental Issues20 credits
- Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics20 credits
Students are also enrolled on one of these English modules, depending on their IELTS score.
- Academic English and Study Skills40 credits
- Advanced Academic English and Study Skills40 credits
- Advanced Academic Skills (SSBL)40 credits
Year 1
With the foundation in place, students gain a grounding in core business management principles and explore the human mind and behaviour through psychology.
- Economics for Business20 credits
- Introduction to Marketing and Communications20 credits
- Cognitive Psychology20 credits
- Organisations, Management and Entrepreneurship20 credits
- Discover Management Education and Learning20 credits
- Quantitative Skills for Business20 credits
Year 2
Responsible business practice, the role of research, and further specialisation in psychology.
- 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
Advanced business management modules that keep a broad perspective, specialist psychology modules and a compulsory 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
The foundation pathway suits students who finished high school to a high standard but would normally need a foundation year before first-year undergraduate entry to UK universities. Applicants must meet both the University's general entry requirements and the course's own criteria, and 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)
Duration
4 years (including the foundation year)
Qualification
Bachelors
Subject Area
Business & Finance
Campus
Dubai
Course Type
Integrated foundation year, Major/minor
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
Tuition Fee
AED 123,506/yr
AED 123,506 for the foundation year, full-time, as published for September 2026 and January 2027 entry; each later year costs AED 134,922. The fee covers tuition, examinations and graduation, is charged for each year of study, and 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.