Psychology - Murdoch University Dubai

Qualification

Bachelor of Psychology (Psychological Science)

Do you love exploring what makes people think and act the way they do? In this course, you’ll learn established psychological knowledge and methods of investigation, along with the latest developments and exciting new trends in the field, and acquire a Bachelor of Psychology.

Key Information

Duration and course structure

8 trimesters, to be completed in 3 years, or 6 trimesters to be completed in 2 years (fast-track), 24 units, 72 credit points

Intake dates

January, May, September

Mode of delivery

On campus

Fees*

AED 174,600 for the entire course (24 units).

Tuition fees are inclusive of VAT.

*Note: Tuition fees exclude the cost of course study materials.

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About our Bachelor of Psychology (Psychological Science)

You’ll learn about all the major fields in Psychology, including human development through our lifespan; biological, social, and cultural influences on the person’s perception, emotion, learning, language, personality and individual differences, abilities and disabilities, psychological health and wellbeing, and psychological disorders.

The Bachelor of Psychology gives you the chance to study Psychology along with either Management or Criminology and to build special expertise in the social and developmental areas of psychology. You’ll examine leading-edge research and practical applications in these fascinating areas of psychology and explore how we make sense of ourselves.

This course allows you to build a valuable portfolio of technical and interpersonal skills and gives you the chance to develop superior analytical skills alongside contemporary scientific research methods for investigating human minds and behaviour. It will give you an in-depth understanding of human behaviour that you can use across many industries.

Reasons to study Psychology at Murdoch University

This course is the first step in the process of becoming a licensed psychologist.
In your first year Bachelor of Psychology modules, you will be exposed to how research projects are conducted, and consider psychological issues through a cross-cultural lens.
A five-star rating in psychology for learning materials, experience, skill development, and teaching quality.

A Bachelor of Psychology will put you one step forward to becoming an esteemed psychologist.

Recommended double majors

Criminology
Human Resources Management
Management
Marketing

Career opportunities

Psychologist (with further study)
Human Resources or Marketing Officer
Manager
Researcher

Course structure

B1413 – Bachelor of Psychology

Spine Units 9 cp

MSP100 | 3cp | Career Learning: Managing Your Career
MSP200 | 3cp | Building Employability Skills
COM203 | 3cp | Consulting and Freelancing

Course Core 3 cp

COM100 | 3 cp | Thinking Communication

Psychology Major 36 cp

PSY202 |3 cp| Psychological Research Methods
PSY301 |3 cp| Advanced Psychological Research Methods
PSY101 | 3 cp | Introduction to Cultural Psychology
PSY141 | 3 cp | Introduction to Psychological Science
PSY173 | 3 cp | Introduction to Psychological Research Methods
PSY251 | 3 cp | Psychology: Biological Bases of Behaviour
PSY285 | 3 cp | Psychology: Social Bases of Behaviour
PSY286 | 3 cp | Psychology: Human Development
PSY294 | 3 cp | Psychology: Cognitive Processes
PSY388 | 3 cp | Psychology: Abnormal Behaviour
PSY391 | 3 cp | Psychology: Individual Differences and Performance

Specified Elective

PSY382 | 3 cp | Psychology of Ageing

Options 24 cp

Double Major – With a double major, you’ll complete two majors under one degree, usually in the same timeframe as a single degree. When you graduate, you’ll receive one bachelor’s degree with recognition of both majors.

Electives – you can choose elective units to the value of 24 credit points, when choosing electives you must be sure you have satisfied pre-requisite requirements.

B1413 – Bachelor of Psychology

Academic entry requirements

Entry Requirement 2025

Entry Requirement 2026

English language entry requirements

International students must be able to demonstrate English language proficiency before being admitted to this course.

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Faculty Profile – Psychology

Discipline Lead – Dr. Magdalena Mosanya

Dr Magdalena Mosanya holds a PhD in Psychology from the Institute of Psychology of the Polish Academy of Sciences, an MSc in psychology from Middlesex University, and an MA in cultural anthropology and communication from Silesian University. She is the Discipline Lead for Psychology and Criminology, as well as Student Counsellor at Murdoch University Dubai.

Dr Magdalena’s extensive research experience is reflected in her authorship of numerous scientific publications and speeches given at international conferences. Her research interests span a wide range of areas, including intercultural communication, the well-being of third culture kids (TCKs), sports psychology, and women’s emancipation. In addition, she is proficient in various therapeutic approaches, such as cognitive-behavioural therapy and EMDR.