Overview
The Psychology (Hons) BSc programme from Heriot-Watt University Dubai have been ranked as one of the leading programmes in the UK.Heriot-Watt takes an applied focus, going beyond textbook and theory to explore real-world uses of psychology.Psychology graduates have sought after transferable skills in writing, research and critical evaluation.
Honours graduates have career opportunities in psychology and business professions and are eligible for a broad range of postgraduate training programmes internationally that are relevant to psychology.
Employability
- Honours graduates have a wide range of career opportunities in both psychology and business professions and are eligible for a broad range of postgraduate training programmes relevant to psychology internationally. Heriot-Watt Psychology has a highly active extra-curricular psychology programme to enhance students experience and involvement in the field.
- Graduates of this Psychology (Hons) programme from Heriot-Watt University Dubai will be well prepared for many areas of employment, including business management, human resource management, marketing and market research, teaching, counselling and coaching. Students wishing to continue into licensed psychology professions (such as clinical, forensic, health or educational psychology) will be eligible for the relevant postgraduate training at Heriot-Watt and at other UK institutions or internationally implement and maintain secure infrastructures.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
Neuropsychology
Psychology of Education
Workplace Psychology
Cognition across the Lifespan
Cross-Cultural Psychology
Forensic Psychology
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Most students apply 6–10 months in advance of their chosen intake. We can accept applications up until 3 weeks before the start of each intake.
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Disciplines
Psychology Educational Psychology Clinical Psychology View 3 other Bachelors in Educational Psychology in United Arab EmiratesWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- GCE A-Level - CCD (or BBBB at AS Level)
- CBSE/Other Indian Boards – 70%
- American High School Diploma/SABIS - 70% + SAT I – 1000 (500 English + 500 Math)
- Tawjihiyya - 80% or Elite/Advance - 75%
- International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 24 points (3 HL and 3 SL)
- BTEC Level 3 Ext Diploma - MMM
- African WAEC/NECO/WASSCE - B2
- FBISE or grade 12 equivalent - 75%
- Russian/Kazakhstan (Attestat) - Grades of 5 in every subject + IELTS 6.0
- French Baccalaureate - 13/20 + IELTS 6.0
- Lebanese Baccalaureate - 80% or 13/20 + IELTS 6.0
- Foundation year -Successful completion of HWU Entry Programme (Management/Psychology) with CCCC.
- Compulsory subjects to include English.
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Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents79100 AED / year≈ 79100 AED / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents79100 AED / year≈ 79100 AED / year
Living costs
Dubai
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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Scholarships Information
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