Psychology Honours - Murdoch University Dubai

Qualification

Bachelor of Psychology Honours

Take an additional year of study to further the knowledge you’ve developed throughout your undergraduate psychology course.

Key Information

Duration and course structure

2 Semesters, to be completed in 1 year, 4 units, 24 credit points.

Intake date

Semester 1

Mode of delivery

On campus

Fees*

AED 58,200

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 Honours

A Bachelor of Psychology Honours will provide you with an in-depth understanding of the principles and practice of psychology.

Working closely with an academic, you’ll undertake an individual research project of your choice. You’ll also develop your research ability through coursework on psychological measurement and practice.

Reasons to study Psychology Honours at Murdoch University

Critically evaluate contemporary research and learn about practical applications to explore why we are the way we are.
Conduct an independent research project in psychology, working directly with an academic mentor.
Develop knowledge and skills for employment and careers in fields which require a good understanding of human behaviour, such as the psychology profession, health, education, human resource management, and public policy.

What you will learn

Build the knowledge and skills you need to meet your career or study goals. Some of the things you’ll learn include:

Human behaviours, mental processes, and disorders.
Advanced knowledge and critical analysis of the general theoretical, ethical, and legal aspects of psychology.
Research design and practice.
Clear and coherent communication of psychological knowledge.
Fundamentals of psychological assessment and intervention.

Career opportunities

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

Course structure

H1288 - Bachelor of Psychology Honours

Course Core- 24 cp
PSY536 | 3cp | Psychology: Principles and Processes of Psychological Intervention
PSY513 | 6cp | Honours Psychology Skills
PSY598 | 3 cp | Advanced Psychological Assessment
PSY520 | 12 cp | Honours Thesis in Psychology

H1288 - Bachelor of Psychology Honours

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.