Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Request application deadline
EARLIEST START DATE
Request earliest startdate
TUITION FEES
AED 65,237 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Scholarships
Explore scholarship opportunities to help fund your studies
Introduction
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 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 counseling.
Gallery
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Curriculum
Study Plan
| Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 3
Semester 4
| Semester 5
Semester 6
Semester 7
Semester 8
Internship to be taken during summer semester after completion of 81 CR.H. with CGPA 2.0 or more. |
Rankings
- Ranked #1 in university Dubai (QS World University Rankings 2023)/(THE Impact Rankings 2022)
- Ranked in the top 541-550 worldwide and top 4 in the UAE (QS World University Rankings 2023)
- Ranked #7 for International Students and #8 for International Faculty worldwide (QS World University Rankings 2023)
- 18 accredited programs and over 30 majors/concentrations
- Regional affiliation: AArU (Association of Arab Universities)
- Licensed by the Ministry of Education – United Arab Emirates
- Accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA)
- Diverse student community with over 120 nationalities
- International Program Accreditation/Certification: CIMA, CFA, ACCA, IAA, PRSA, PRME, ECO Canada, & SHRM
Institutional Licensure & Program Accreditation
Canadian University Dubai is licensed to award degrees by the UAE Ministry of Education - Higher Education Affairs. In addition, all of our degree-granting programs are accredited by the Ministry of Education - Higher Education Affairs through the Commission for Academic Accreditation.
Rankings
International
Canadian University Dubai (CUD) has maintained its #1 rank in Dubai and remains in the top 2 percent of global universities according to the recent QS University Rankings for 2023.
QS (Quacquarelli Symonds) ranking system is recognized among the world’s most respected university rankings.
Professional Accreditations and Affiliations
Our academic programs are designed to prepare students for professional practice in their chosen fields. This focus on employability skills has attracted industry recognition from leading international professional bodies, as outlined below. Canadian University Dubai's accredited programs have also been listed on the International Program Accreditation Portal (IPAP) by the UAE Ministry of Education.
The IPAP is a public portal that provides information on the Strategic National KPI that measures the percentage of nationally accredited undergraduate programs that have received additional accreditation by a recognized international body.
Association of Arab Universities
CUD is proud to join the Association of Arab Universities (AArU) as an active member, that works to support and connect institutions for higher learning in the Arab world, as well as enhance cooperation among them. The non-governmental organization includes 280 Arab universities at present, 12 of which are located in the United Arab Emirates.
Principles for Responsible Management Education
CUD is a proud member of the Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME), a worldwide initiative of the United Nations Global Compact to promote responsible and sustainable management education that includes 850 leading business and management schools across 95 countries.
International Association of Universities
Canadian University Dubai (CUD) has joined the International Association of Universities (IAU), further demonstrating our commitment to growing our global network of institutional partners and facilitating our education and applied research development to enhance our academic and cultural exchanges.
Program Outcome
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, 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 was 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 well-being of UAE society.
Career Opportunities
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:
- Counseling
- 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