Bachelor of Psychological Science
- 4 years
- Duration
- 16,466 USD/year
- Price
- Rolling admission
- Start
- Rolling admission
- Deadline
- Bachelor
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- Dubai / United Arab Emirates
- Location
Program description
In the initial modules of the first year, students in the Bachelor of Psychological Science program get acquainted with the scientific field of contemporary psychology, starting with fundamental themes. The program prioritizes critical thinking, communication proficiency, and research methodologies, equipping students to generate scientific papers, present data, and do statistical analyses. In the second year of the psychology degree, students explore key domains of psychological research, including personality, social psychology, developmental psychology, perception, and cognition. The curriculum integrates traditional and modern studies, quantitative research methodologies, and statistical data analysis. The Bachelor of Psychological Science curriculum provides students with critical thinking abilities, competency in statistical analysis, and knowledge in research methodologies. These competencies are crucial for professions in education, organizational psychology, corporate business, marketing, human resources, and therapeutic environments.
Program structure
Core Subjects
- Critical Thinking and Communication Skills in Psychology
- Foundations in Psychology
- Research Methods and Statistics
- Personality
- Biological Psychology and Learning
- Cognition and Perception
- Development and Social Psychology
- Quantitative Methods in Psychology
- Psychopathology
- Assessment and Intervention
- History and Philosophy of Psychology
- Design and Analysis
- Advanced Topics in Cognition
- Social Behaviour and Individual Differences
- Applied Psychology
- Child Development
Price
- AED 60,429 / USD 16,466 per year (VAT 5% inclusive)
Note: Yearly fees will vary depending on number of subjects enrolled in
Requirements for applicants
- High school certificate or equivalent:
- Attestat with a minimum average of 3/5
- CBSE and ICSE, Grade 12 with a minimum average of 50%
- International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum average of 21 points
- English language proficiency:
- IELTS (Academic) overall score of 5.0 and minimum score of 5.0 in Reading and Writing
- TOEFL iBT overall score of 61
- All students applying for these programs are required to have an EmSAT in Mathematics with a score of 600 or equivalent
About the university
Founded in 1993, the University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD) is the first international Australian institution in the UAE. It is a branch campus of the University of Wollongong, which has locations in Australia, Hong Kong, and Malaysia. The University of Wollongong Dubai (UOWD) provides over 40 globally accredited bachelor and master's degrees in ten in-demand industrial categories. We are the first globally authorized Australian university in the UAE, serving over 3,500 students from 108 different countries.
UOWD students can select from a variety of graduate and post-graduate degree programs in engineering, business, ICT, healthcare, communications, and media. Our academics are led by a highly qualified and globally experienced faculty, each of whom possesses a PhD and is recognized as a leader in their area. They are actively involved in research activities spanning 100 ground-breaking topics and have significant industry contacts.
Our 152,000 graduates worldwide are pursuing careers with well-known blue-chip firms and industry heavyweights including 3M, ADCB, Adidas, Amazon, Deloitte, Emirates, FedEx, GE, IBM, Microsoft, and Pepsico. Furthermore, data shows that 83% of recent graduates are hired within six months after graduation.
