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Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Applied Psychology

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Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Applied Psychology

Programme Duration 3 Years	Semesters 6	Level Undergraduate
Criteria: A minimum 50% aggregate in CBSE grades X & XII, or the equivalent from alternative schools, is required.		Academic Year 2022-2025
		Fees per year AED 42,000 + 5% VAT

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Why choose this course?

The human mind and behaviours have always intrigued people. How the mind works, what affects human behaviour and an understanding of emotions, influences and motivations that drive people are some of the areas that study of Applied Psychology considers.

BA (Hons) Applied Psychology degree assists students in gaining knowledge and understanding of key areas of Clinical, Organisational, Counseling, Developmental, Psychopathology, Social, Cognitive Psychology as well as Behaviour Modification and Research Methods and more.

At Amity University Dubai, students enrolled in the Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Applied Psychology develop practical research, analytical and reporting skills, making the course an appropriate foundation to launch a successful career or for further studies.

The course also offers internship avenues in all applied fields of Psychology and at hospitals, NGOs, corporates and schools. The course offers the student a buffet of courses and coaches in all the major specialisations under Psychology. It also combines the experience of experts in the industry for a better and comprehensive learning of the students via guest lectures and industry visits. The university also boasts a well-equipped Psychology Lab with Internationalised experiment material.

Programme description

Amity University Dubai’s Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Applied Psychology degree offers a broad and self-contained introduction which covers the basic principles of learning, biological bases of behaviour, thinking, memory, personality, social influences on behaviour (Social Psychology), and changes in behaviour throughout the lifespan (Developmental Psychology) and social Gerontology and Health.

The range of classes provides a greater understanding of human development and interaction, cognitive processes, individual differences and biological influences on behaviour. An experimental approach is common to all classes and research and statistical methods are studied in their own right. A variety of optional classes is offered, in which the students study an area of psychology in greater depth.

Career opportunities

A degree in Applied Psychology in Dubai can be utilised for employment in almost every industry and in specific roles that involve understanding and influencing human behaviour such as marketing, sales, counseling, and social work. Opportunities for work in the hospitals (Clinical/Counseling Psychologists/ Child Psychologists/Marriage and Family Therapist), NGOs, schools, researchers and organisations. Opportunities for work as counsellors or join research projects within organisations i.e. facilitating in data collection, entry and analysis, and reporting research findings.

What will students learn?

Students will be able to demonstrate strong theoretical knowledge of basic psychological principles and necessary experience for future training or work in different domains of psychology.

Develop research aptitude and be able to describe, apply and evaluate the different research methods used by psychologists.

Develop the ability to use different tools and software.

Recognise, identify and comprehend the use of various principles in this field. Assess their clients appropriately and correctly diagnose them for effective management of mental health issues in their clients.

Communicate effectively both in a written and verbal manner.

Develop a range of leadership skills and demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, understanding of group dynamics and effective teamwork.

Understand global issues from different perspectives, recognise the opportunities that the wider world offers, while learning from and respecting different cultures.

Discuss professionalism and professional responsibility when involved in organisational training.

What will students achieve?

Students will better understand the Fundamentals of Psychology and Research and develop an understanding of the Counseling, Clinical, Organisational and Applied Research formats of Psychology

Students will attain productive skills in practical research, analytical and reporting skills, which make it an appropriate foundation for research within an area of Applied Psychology