Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

Program overview

The Bachelor of Arts in Psychology will provide you with an in-depth knowledge of human behavior and thought processes to help you excel in a variety of career specializations, or to pursue graduate studies in the field. You will advance your interpersonal skills and develop a comprehensive skill set in psychological assessment, diagnosis, clinical interventions, behavior modification, critical thinking, one-on-one and group intervention, and counselling.

Program benefits

As a graduate of the Bachelor of Arts in Psychology you will be prepared to start a fulfilling and rewarding career in a wide range of professional organizations, including hospitals, schools, private businesses, the police and the army, social service agencies and mental health centers. Psychologists are in high demand in the UAE - according to Dr. Yana Korobko, author of Arabs in Treatment: Development of Mental Health System and Psychoanalysis in the Arab-Islamic World, in 2016 there were only 0.51 psychologist per 100,000 residents in the UAE, with more than 33,000 patients going without the specialist care they needed. This degree program offers both Arabic and English speaking professionals the opportunity to contribute to the happiness and wellbeing of UAE society.

Graduate careers

The Bachelor of Arts in Psychology will prepare you for graduate studies in many disciplines such as Psychology, Social Work, Business, and the Social Sciences in general, as well as to enter Medical or Law Schools. The program will also provide you with the qualifications and skills to pursue a professional career in:

• Counselling
• Top- and Mid-Level Management and Administration
• Customer Relations and Sales
• The Police Force and the Army
• Labor Relations, Personnel, and Training
• Real Estate
• Business Services
• Insurance
• Marketing

Program Structure

Program Requirements

Core Requirements

Major Requirements

Major Electives