The Bachelor of Psychological Science degree program equips students with critical thinking skills, statistical analysis proficiency, and research methods expertise. These skills are essential for careers in education, organisational psychology, corporate business, marketing, human resources, and clinical settings.
The Bachelor of Psychological Science, whether as a straight-through psychology program or combined with a major in any of the three areas of Management, Human Resource Management or Marketing is designed to provide the student with a solid foundation in psychology. This foundation consists of a broad and coherent understanding of the key concepts, principles, overarching themes and applications in psychology. In addition, students will acquire the competence to apply research methods and technologies in psychology, including research design, data analysis, interpretation and evidence-based approaches in a manner that is sensitive to cultural and individual diversity to answer questions derived from the science of psychology. Such scientific and critical thinking skills will prepare you for highly desirable roles in the professional world. The program will also equip you with ethical, professional, public and personal behaviours to function successfully within a wide range of employment contexts.
Your admission pathway is determined by your high school curriculum and academic performance. Students who meet the advanced entry criteria may enter the 3-year program directly, while others may enroll in the 4-year Direct Entry pathway, which includes an Integrated Freshman Year.
UAE Al-Thanawiyya Al-Aama
3-Year Advanced Entry:
Direct advanced placement is not available.
4-Year Direct Entry:
• Elite/Advanced Track: Minimum 70%
• General Track: Minimum 75%
British GCE / A-Levels
3-Year Advanced Entry:
• 5 IGCSE/GCSE subjects with a minimum grade of D
• 3 A-Level subjects with minimum grades of CCD
4-Year Direct Entry:
• 5 IGCSE/GCSE subjects with a minimum grade of D
• 2 AS-Level subjects or 1 A-Level subject with a minimum grade of D
American High School Diploma
3-Year Advanced Entry:
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5/4.0
• Minimum SAT score of 1100
4-Year Direct Entry:
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5/4.0
• No SAT score required
International Baccalaureate (IB)
3-Year Advanced Entry:
• Minimum 25 points overall
4-Year Direct Entry:
• Minimum 21 points overall
India (CBSE / ICSE Grade 12)
3-Year Advanced Entry:
• Minimum score of 10.5 (calculated using top subjects)
4-Year Direct Entry:
• Minimum score of 7
Applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency before commencing core 100-level psychology subjects.
IELTS Academic:
• Overall score of at least 6.5
• No individual band score below 6.0 in Reading, Writing, Listening, or Speaking
TOEFL iBT:
• Overall score of at least 86
• Minimum score of 18 in Reading and Writing
• Minimum score of 17 in Listening and Speaking
PTE Academic:
• Overall score of at least 62
• Minimum score of 54 in each communicative skill
Note:
Applicants with an IELTS score of 5.0 may still be admitted to the 4-year Direct Entry pathway and complete intensive English language modules alongside their initial foundation studies.
* Credit for Prior Learning: If you are seeking advanced standing status, please submit an official academic transcript showing all courses studied and the grades achieved, syllabus details (including information on course content) for the courses you have completed and an explanation of the grading system.
First Year – First Semester
PSYC121 – Foundations of Psychology A – 6 Credit Points
PSYC122 – Foundations of Psychology B – 6 Credit Points
PSYC120 – Critical Thinking and Communication Skills in Psychology – 6 Credit Points
PSYC123 – Research Methods and Statistics – 6 Credit Points
First Year – Second Semester
General Elective 1 – Foundational Elective – 6 Credit Points
General Elective 2 – Open Elective – 6 Credit Points
General Elective 3 – Open Elective – 6 Credit Points
General Elective 4 – Open Elective – 6 Credit Points
Second Year – First Semester
PSYC231 – Personality – 6 Credit Points
PSYC251 – Social Psychology – 6 Credit Points
PSYC236 – Biological Psychology and Learning – 6 Credit Points
PSYC241 – Developmental Psychology – 6 Credit Points
Second Year – Second Semester
General Elective 5 – Intermediate Elective – 6 Credit Points
General Elective 6 – Intermediate Elective – 6 Credit Points
General Elective 7 – Intermediate Elective – 6 Credit Points
Intermediate Psychology Elective – 6 Credit Points
Third Year – First Semester
PSYC347 – Cognition and Perception – 6 Credit Points
PSYC354 – Design and Analysis – 6 Credit Points
PSYC355 – Forensic Psychology (or PSYC349 – Psychopathology) – 6 Credit Points
Psychology Capstone – 6 Credit Points
Third Year – Second Semester
Advanced Psychology Elective 1 – 6 Credit Points
Advanced Psychology Elective 2 – 6 Credit Points
Advanced Psychology Elective 3 – 6 Credit Points
Advanced Psychology Elective 4 – 6 Credit Points
Integrated Freshman Year (4-Year Track Only)
Freshman Subject 1 – 6 Credit Points
Freshman Subject 2 – 6 Credit Points
Freshman Subject 3 – 6 Credit Points
Freshman Subject 4 – 6 Credit Points
Freshman Subject 5 – 6 Credit Points
Freshman Subject 6 – 6 Credit Points
Freshman Subject 7 – 6 Credit Points
Freshman Subject 8 – 6 Credit Points
