Bachelor of Psychological Science — study plan
University of Wollongong in Dubai School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Health
- Credit hours
- 144
- Levels
- 4
- Courses
- 23
- Degree
- bachelor
The Bachelor of Psychological Science study plan at University of Wollongong in Dubai is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 2 years (4 academic levels), requiring 144 credit hours across 23 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Year 1 24 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSYC120 | Critical Thinking & Communication Skills in Psychology | 6 |
| PSYC121 | Foundations in Psychology A | 6 |
| PSYC122 | Foundations in Psychology B | 6 |
| PSYC123 | Research Methods & Statistics | 6 |
Year 2 36 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSYC231 | Personality | 6 |
| PSYC234 | Biological Psychology and Learning | 6 |
| PSYC236 | Cognition and Perception | 6 |
| PSYC241 | Development and Social Psychology | 6 |
| PSYC250 | Quantitative Methods in Psychology | 6 |
| PSYC251 | Psychopathology | 6 |
Year 3 42 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSYC324 | Assessment and Intervention | 6 |
| PSYC325 | History and Philosophy of Psychology | 6 |
| PSYC326 | Design and Analysis | 6 |
| PSYC327 | Advanced Topics in Cognition | 6 |
| PSYC330 | Social Behaviour and Individual Differences | 6 |
| PSYC358 | Topics in Applied Psychology | 6 |
| PSYC361 | Child Development | 6 |
Other Requirements 36 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Urban Sociology (UAE Studies - choose 1) Elective | 6 | |
| Public Health (UAE Studies - choose 1) Elective | 6 | |
| UAE and International Relations (UAE Studies - choose 1) Elective | 6 | |
| Society and Environment - Resources, Challenges, Futures (UAE Studies - choose 1) Elective | 6 | |
| Arabic Language (or Challenge Test) Elective | 6 | |
| Muslim Societies Across the Ages: Tradition, Secularism & Modernity (final General Elective requirement) Elective | 6 |
This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering. Official source
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Frequently asked questions about Bachelor of Psychological Science
How many credit hours is Bachelor of Psychological Science at University of Wollongong in Dubai?
Bachelor of Psychological Science at University of Wollongong in Dubai requires completing 144 credit hours to graduate, spread across 23 courses.
How many years is Bachelor of Psychological Science at University of Wollongong in Dubai?
The study plan for Bachelor of Psychological Science spans about 2 years (4 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Bachelor of Psychological Science award?
Bachelor of Psychological Science at University of Wollongong in Dubai awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 144 credit hours.