Overview

Key facts

The Psychology at American University in Dubai delivers a broad understanding of psychology and its related fields, while exposing students to more specialist areas like social and personality psychology, clinical psychology, consumer and organizational psychology as well as the psychology of advertising.

Thus, students will gain a well-rounded education in the foundations of psychology as well as more in depth expertise in the areas of biological, industrial and applied psychology.

Suited to graduates interested in working with people and understanding the biological and social factors that shape human behaviour and the workings of the human mind, the Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (B.A.P.) program will qualify graduates for postgraduate specialization, such as Masters programs in e.g. clinical, organizational or counselling psychology.

The B.A.P. will also provide an advantage in a broad range of careers including business and law, company development and human resources, marketing, media, healthcare and education.

Learning outcomes

Conduct ethical research appropriate to the fields of psychology;

Communicate effectively in written and spoken forms regarding psychological issues and projects;

Analyze and evaluate discussions regarding important psychological issues;

Define concepts that position psychology as a field of scientific inquiry;

Situate within a historical framework the theories that are the foundation of contemporary discussion of psychological issues;

Assess the strengths of applying various theoretical frameworks to contemporary psychological issues.

Career

Psychology graduates go on to pursue further study in specialized areas of psychology (such as Clinical Psychology). They also pursue careers in:

Healthcare

Business

Human Resources

Organizational & Personnel Development

Marketing & Market Research

Education

Media

Governmental Institutions

Sports

Forensic Departments / Law.

Accreditation

Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCO C) and licensed by the UAE Ministry of Education - Higher Education Affairs (MOE-HEAL

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Composition and Rhetoric

Language

Mathematics for the Art

General Psychology

The University Experience

Computers

World Cultures

Literature

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-12 00:00:00

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Disciplines

Psychology View 33 other Bachelors in Psychology in United Arab Emirates

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Other requirements

General requirements

A high school/secondary school certificate or equivalent from an institution accredited by the Ministry of Education in the U.A.E. or by the relevant national or regional institutional accrediting body;
International TOEFL®or Academic IELTSTM or the equivalent score on another internationally-recognized English exam. PBT is accepted from specific centers in the UAE.
The University administers the ACCUPLACERTM Exam (Math) to place students at the appropriate mathematics level. Students may substitute the SAT for this, depending on the score.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

103030 AED / year

≈ 103030 AED / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

103030 AED / year

≈ 103030 AED / year

Living costs

Dubai

United Arab Emirates

5300 - 9200 AED / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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