BSc Psychology with Business Management (Dubai)

Start date
September 2022
Duration
3 Years
Campus
Dubai
Course Type
Undergraduate, Single Honours
Fees

The annual tuition fee for 2022 is AED 120,294 per year of study.

Scholarships available for all students up to 40%

This programme will develop your intellectual, analytical and communication skills by providing you with a breadth of knowledge of Psychology with Business Management, together with a host of sought after transferable skills needed to apply this knowledge in new and challenging contexts.

You will deepen your interest in the mind, brain and behaviour, while at the same time gaining significant experience in applying this understanding of human behaviour to a business context.

The course, offered exclusively at our Dubai campus, is ideally located to expose you to industry leaders in the fast growing areas of psychological practice and business in the Middle East, while maintaining a firm grounding in the excellence of psychology and business management training with the University of Birmingham.

BSc Psychology with Business Management is accredited by the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Education
The University of Birmingham is home to one of the largest and most active psychology schools in the UK. We have an excellent reputation for the knowledge and skills we develop in our graduates...and for research that answers important questions, stimulates new ideas, and makes a difference to individuals, communities and societies.

Psychology plays a significant part in modern day life, from the school classroom to the courtroom, in industry, business organisations and in universities. Our degree covers the full breadth of the subject area that is psychology.

Ministerial accreditation – As well as being indexed to the British Psychological Society , our BSc Psychology with Business Management programme is accredited by the ministerial governing bodies of the UAE, the Ministry of Education . Allowing our graduates far greater flexibility and employability in the region.

World class experts and facilities – The University of Birmingham will be hosting this course out of its world-leading campus in Dubai Academic City. A cutting edge facility with a reputation for excellent psychology and business management. As part of this course you will gain exposure to industry leaders, world-class academics, and experts from applied fields through guest speakers and internships in a region where psychology and business management are significant areas of growth.

Amazing employability opportunities, globally – In a location where east meets west, the University of Birmingham Dubai is ideally situated to place you within a truly global context, with significant employability opportunities locally, regionally and globally.

What attracted me the most was that when I looked at the modules, there were many different areas of psychology offered. This has exposed me to new things and indirectly helps me to choose an area in which to specialise in the future.

Ku Nurul Izzah Ku Seman, BSc Psychology

Modules

Please note: You will take 120 credits of modules in each year of study. The modules listed on the website for this programme are regularly reviewed to ensure they are up-to-date and informed by the latest research and teaching methods. Unless indicated otherwise, the modules listed for this programme are for students starting in 2021. On rare occasions, we may need to make unexpected changes to compulsory modules; in this event, we will contact offer holders as soon as possible to inform or consult them as appropriate.

Year 1

Compulsory modules

  • Economics for Business
  • Developing Skills for Psychologists 1
  • Introduction to Psychobiology
  • Lifespan Psychology A
  • Introduction to Marketing and Communications
  • Research Methods B
  • Developing Skills 2
  • Lifespan Psychology B

Like all UAE Ministry Of Education Higher Education Institutions we run the below listed compulsory modules.  These modules are designed to support talented graduates in the region, with the skills to aid and further employability. 

  • Arabic Language 1
  • Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Sustainability

Please note these modules must be completed and passed, in addition to your core programme modules, during the course of your degree.  For further information on these modules please contacts us on dubai@contacts.bham.ac.uk 

Year 2 (possibility to study at our UK campus)

Compulsory modules

  • Responsible business: theory and practice
  • Research methods C
  • Introduction to social and differential psychology
  • Human resources management
  • Social and cognitive development

 

Final year

Compulsory modules

  • Psychology Research Project
  • Business Strategies in Emerging Economies
  • Psychology of Popular Media Culture
  • Adult Neuropsychological Syndromes
  • Small Business and Entrepreneurship

Fees

The annual tuition fee for 2022 is AED 120,294 per year of study.

How To Apply

To find out more information about our application process please visit our 'How to apply page' before starting your application.

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Number of A levels required:
3
Typical offer:
AAA-ABB

85 - 75% CBSE

For further enquiries regarding entry requirements, please contact dubai@contacts.bham.ac.uk

International Students

Depending on your chosen course of study, you may also be interested in one of our foundation pathways, which offer specially structured programmes for international students whose qualifications are not accepted for direct entry to UK universities. Further details can be found on Birmingham International Academy web pages.

International Students

Depending on your chosen course of study, you may also be interested in one of our foundation pathways, which offer specially structured programmes for international students whose qualifications are not accepted for direct entry to UK universities. Further details can be found on Birmingham International Academy web pages.

Studying Psychology at Birmingham is built around an applied learning experience, underpinned by the scientist-practitioner model in psychology, with an additional applied focus on modern business management. You will therefore experience research-informed teaching at the cutting edge.

This world-leading education is indexed to global psychology oversight bodies (e.g. the British Psychological Society) and approved by the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Education, as well as being supported by global leaders in business management, finance, human resources and economics. You will primarily gain a firm grounding in all aspects of the human mind, the human brain, and human behaviour from a biological, psychological and social perspective, with added specialist exposure to applying these skills in a corporate, business environment.

You will enjoy a diverse learning experience, including lectures, small group tutorials, independent study and peer group learning (such as delivering presentations with your classmates).

Contact Hours

Although contact hours vary significantly from week to week depending on the modules that you are studying, and will vary in format (lectures, workshops, seminars and practicals), you can expect an average of 12 hours of taught contact time per week in each year of your Psychology with Business Management degree. Outside of these times, staff are also available for individual meetings and informal supervisions.

Studying Psychology with Business Management at Birmingham will develop your critical/analytical thinking and your research skills. Aside an excellent psychology degree with a firm grounding in modern business management, you will also gain confidence, communication, teamwork, leadership and management skills, and graduate fully prepared for the dynamic demands of the modern workplace, whatever your chosen path.

Our graduates can be found in roles as diverse as:

  • Psychologist (clinical, counselling, forensic, health, occupational, sport, neuropsychology, research)
  • Therapist
  • Psychotherapist
  • Human resources
  • Marketing
  • Healthcare professional
  • Teacher
  • Graduate programmes in corporate industry

 

You can make the most of our wide range of opportunities from the moment you arrive, building your skills for your future career.

There is a range of opportunities through our Careers Network and beyond. A number of innovative internships are being developed in line with the course, taking advantage of the amazing network of psychology and business professionals in Dubai and the UAE more broadly.

There are regular events each year covering careers in teaching, events management, working with charities and more, to help you meet potential employers and learn more about a range of sectors. There are also summer internship opportunities that you may want to take advantage of,  and our work experience bursaries allow you to apply for funding to support you during any unpaid internships.

Extra-curricular activities

To enhance your career prospects even further, you may want to engage in extra-curricular activities to broaden your skills and your network of contacts.

Our employer-endorsed Personal Skills Award (PSA) recognises your extra-curricular activities and provides an accredited employability programme designed to improve your career prospects. We also have a Dubai-specific Psychology Student Society.

 

Professional Accreditation

United Arab Emirates Ministry of Education, indexed against the British Psychological Society, allowing you to apply for Graduate Basis for Chartership upon graduation.