Key information
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Delivery type
- Full Time
- Degree qualification
- BSc (Hons)
- Mode of delivery
- On-Campus
- Duration
- 4 years
- Location
- Dubai
- Start date
- September, January
The Psychology BSc (Hons) is suitable for students with a science or commerce background who are interested in the systematic study of cognition, mind and behaviour. Students may wish to take this knowledge into a career in industry or complete further training to become a professional psychologist.
Why study Psychology at Heriot-Watt University's Dubai Campus?
- Heriot-Watt psychology programmes 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.
January entry
January intake is applicable for Year 1 students only.
Your student experience
This programme includes courses in psychological science, both theoretical and research based. In years 1-3 this is complemented by a small number of electives taken from the management programmes to broaden the learning experience. The curriculum is based on that recommended by the British Psychological Society.
Go Global
With Go Global, Heriot-Watt's global student programme, you can carry your studies to new places and experience new cultures, expanding your horizons on the way. You'll discover what it means to be a true global citizen and emerge prepared for wherever your career journey will take you.
Inter-Campus Transfer: Malaysia
Inter-Campus Transfer: United Kingdom
Course content
September intake - Dubai
Students are introduced to psychology from a range of perspectives and begin their studies in research methods, which will continue throughout the degree. Students are also introduced to the specific academic skills required to study and think about psychological contexts.
Mandatory September
- Introduction to Psychology 1
- Research Methods and Analysis 1
- Academic Skills in Psychology
Optional September
- Management in a Global Context
- The Economy
Mandatory January
- Introduction to Psychology 2
- Research Methods and Analysis 2
- Becoming a Professional
Optional January
- Sustainable Business
January intake - Dubai
Students are introduced to psychology from a range of perspectives and begin their studies in research methods, which will continue throughout the degree. Students are also introduced to the specific academic skills required to study and think about psychological contexts.
Mandatory January
- Becoming a Professional
- Research Methods and Analysis 2
- Introduction to Psychology 2
Mandatory May
- Research Methods and Analysis 1
- Academic Skills in Psychology
- Introduction to Psychology 1
Optional January
- Sustainable Business
Optional May
- Management in a Global Context
- The Economy
The course allowed me to get a detailed insight into experimental and clinical psychology. It allowed me to obtain a more holistic understanding of the field, helping me make a more informed decision on the area of specialty I would go on to focus on in my graduate studies.
Fees and funding
AED 79,100 per year
- All tuition fees inclusive of VAT.
Entry requirements
We have standard entry requirements for all of our courses that you will have to meet.
Our normal entry criteria are listed below. However, please note that the final decision remains at the discretion of the course director after evaluating scores of individual relevant subjects.
Students who are eligible to be admitted directly into second year can choose to join the first year, where available. Similarly, students who are eligible to be admitted into the Advanced DEP programme can choose to join the DEP programme instead.
- 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.
To find out more about the specific entry requirements for your country, please refer to our International Entry Requirements.
To find out about the entry requirements for this programme, please send an email to dubaienquiries@hw.ac.uk
Why Heriot-Watt
As the first British university to set up a campus in Dubai in 2005, we have established ourselves as a pioneer in the higher education market in the UAE. The three consecutive five-star ratings by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) is a testament to our reputation for world-class teaching.
The futuristic Dubai campus is designed to offer interactive and collaborative learning experiences with innovative classroom styles fostering group work and engagement like Collaborative lecture theatres, Digitally Classrooms and Seminar rooms. The campus also has dedicated cutting-edge laboratories and workshops that span various engineering disciplines along with Psychology, IT, Photography, Design and Architecture.
Our practical, leading-edge research combined with strong links to business and industry, have made our graduates highly employable and sought after by the best organisations worldwide, with over 90% in graduate-level jobs or further study within six months of graduation. On top of that, we have beautiful campuses, across the globe, so you'll get a truly international education through our Go Global programme.
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 Honours programme (4 years) 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.
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