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PhD Psychology

Heriot-Watt University Dubai Campus

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Heriot-Watt University’s mission is to create and exchange knowledge that benefits society, and in keeping with this, our psychology research examines and offers solutions for many different global challenges.

The PhD Psychology is a 36-month full-time research degree conducted under the supervision of a faculty member culminating with submission of a research thesis.

Our research can help diagnose and support people with mental health conditions and improve cognitive and psychological health and wellbeing across the life course.

For example, it can help us understand how learners of different ages and with different levels of ability can be better supported, and show us how coaching, training and engagement can enhance performance, productivity or wellbeing.

Research in psychology at Heriot-Watt University is grouped by three main themes:

• Cognition, brain and behaviour
• Lifespan health and wellbeing
• Work, society and environment.

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Fees and funding, cognition, brain and behaviour.

Our brains and cognitive abilities develop from childhood through to old age. Research within this theme explores those changes in healthy children and adults, as well as developmental conditions, dementia and stroke. Research spans from language to social cognition, including memory, motor control and body representation. A strong aspect of this theme is theoretically-informed translational interventions, making use of state-of-the-art multidisciplinary techniques such as robotics and virtual reality.

Lifespan Health and Wellbeing

Issues explored in psychology are inherently linked to wellbeing across the lifespan, affecting fields from education to health. Research in this theme explores health-promotion activities in children and adolescents, healthy ageing and mental health issues in developmental conditions.

Work, Society and Environment

Findings from psychology can impact people and society in several ways. Using both qualitative and quantitative methods, research in this theme explores behaviour in the workplace, assessing risk in the environment, and interventions to improve workplace performance.

All applications will be reviewed within the department with a shortlisting decision made based on qualifications, the suitability of the research proposal and the availability of a supervisory team. Applicants must have the equivalent of a first or upper second class honours undergraduate degree in psychology or related discipline. A masters degree (with a dissertation mark of 65% or higher) or relevant research experience may also be required. Applicants who are unsure if their qualifications meet the minimum criteria should contact [email protected]

How to apply

Please submit your application via the online portal with the three supporting documents listed below and your CV.

Please state clearly on your application that you are applying for a PhD scholarship and quote the relevant project reference.

Research proposal (1500 words or less) 

On the front page of your research proposal, please ensure that you state the relevant project reference.

The research proposal should contain: an introduction or outline of the proposed topic; a statement of objectives and/or specific research questions; a brief summary of some of the relevant literature which supports the research objective(s); an indication of the intended research methodology; an indication of the theoretical structure and/or conceptual outline; a provisional timetable of the major phases of the research process; results expected from the research e.g. practical value of the research or possible contributions to knowledge or policy or methodology.  

At this stage we are not looking for a definitive document but merely an indication that you have thought through most of the above issues.

Please note that work submitted may be subject to screening via plagiarism software.

Academic transcripts and degree certificates

Copies of full academic transcripts from all previous academic degree courses and copies of degree certificates for degrees already awarded.  If you are currently pursuing a degree course please provide all available marks to date.

If you have references available these should be submitted with your application.  If they are not currently available please ensure that you provide the names and contact details, including email addresses, of two academic referees on the application form.

Candidates should also submit a curriculum vitae.

Queries may be directed to  [email protected]

English language requirements

Where English was not the medium of instruction during previous education, applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.5. Other qualifications may also be considered.

• AED 95670 per year*

* All tuition fees inclusive of VAT

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24 Best universities for Psychology in the United Arab Emirates

Updated: February 29, 2024

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Below is a list of best universities in the United Arab Emirates ranked based on their research performance in Psychology. A graph of 293K citations received by 23.5K academic papers made by 24 universities in the United Arab Emirates was used to calculate publications' ratings, which then were adjusted for release dates and added to final scores.

We don't distinguish between undergraduate and graduate programs nor do we adjust for current majors offered. You can find information about granted degrees on a university page but always double-check with the university website.

1. United Arab Emirates University

For Psychology

2. University of Sharjah

3. Zayed University

4. American University of Sharjah

5. Khalifa University

6. New York University Abu Dhabi

7. Abu Dhabi University

8. Ajman University

9. Higher Colleges of Technology

10. Al Ain University of Science and Technology

11. British University in Dubai

12. Gulf Medical University

13. University of Wollongong in Dubai

14. University of Dubai

15. Emirates College for Advanced Education

16. Canadian University of Dubai

17. American University in Dubai

18. Ras al-Khaimah Medical and Health Sciences University

19. American University in the Emirates

20. Skyline University College

21. Dubai Pharmacy College

22. Al Ghurair University

23. Mohammed Bin Rashid School of Government

24. City University College of Ajman

The best cities to study Psychology in the United Arab Emirates based on the number of universities and their ranks are Al Ain , Sharjah , Dubai , and Abu Dhabi .

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Application & Admission Requirements

Eligibility conditions for admission into the first year of UD PhD Program:

• Hold a Master's degree (or equivalent) from an accredited university.
• Have a GPA of 3.0 or more out of 4.0 in the Master's degree;
• Have at least 3 years of managerial or teaching experience;
• Satisfy the English language entry requirement:
• TOEFL 550 (paper-based), or TOEFL 79 (internet- based) or IELTS 6.0;
• Candidates must provide the following for application process:
• Complete the application form Provide 2 satisfactory reference letters;
• Provide a certified copy of the last 2 degrees (Bachelor and Master's degree);
• Provide an updated CV;
• Submit a Research Proposal (please strictly follow the guidelines as in item 4);
• Attend an interview with the PhD Program Committee;
• Pay application fees AED 3,000 (non-refundable).

*Provide attested document for Bachelor and Master Degree.

Please list your highest qualification, including any studies currently being undertaken

if you have completed at least one of the following within the last two years, please fill in your score details Note: documentary evidence, including ORIGINAL results, must be attached

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• General description of duties and responsibilities
• Key achievement within the role
• Number of subordinates reporting to you
• Number of hours worked (if employed on part-time basis)
• Duration of Employment
• Position(s)
• Referees including their position, contact details, telephone number and email address.

Note: the university may the contact referee (s) to confirm the noted employment details.

Writing a Research Proposal is a crucial step. This is the first critical move in joining the applied research community. Therefore, the content should include the following elements in a separate sheet in the same order:

• Formulate a managerial problem.
• Justify why the research topic is important from a managerial point of view.
• Identify clear research questions, that are of a scope suitable for doctoral research in business administration.
• Position your research within a body of existing academic literature (i.e. Strategic Management, Organizational Behavior, Human Resource Management, Finance, Accounting, Marketing, Information System Management, etc..), Identify gaps and use the literature to justify the need for further research.
• Take an aptitude test to assess the knowledge level of PhD candidates covering research process: including problem identification, hypothesis testing, basic statistics and probability concepts.
• Suggest a consistent methodology, including methods for data collection and analysis.
• Explain the potential impacts of your research both from a managerial and academic standpoint.
• Format: No more than 5 pages typed; Font size 12; Font type Times New Roman, 1.5 line spacing.
• I declare that all the information that I have given in this application is true and is not false or misleading.
• I declare that the signature on this form is my signature and has not been signed by anyone on my behalf.
• I agree to tell the University immediately if there is any change to the information that I have given in this application.
• I understand that the University may reverse any decision made on the basis of incorrect, incomplete, false or mis-leading information provided in this document application.
• I have read and understood the following regarding the University's fee policy:
• Tuition fees policy (2016-17) no discount allowed since tuition fees are highly competitive by Dubai Chamber.
• Thesis courses: 10 (3 CH each) Non-thesis courses: 10 (3 CH each) for total of 20 courses.
• Tuition fees for each 3 CH courses is AED 18,000/-
• Total PhD program AED 360,000+Application fee AED 3000/-
• Each term student registers for 2 courses and pay the fee in advance of the start of the classes.
• I understand that the university may obtain official records from any educational institution I have previously attended.
• I authorize any institution named on any document provided as evidence of my qualifications or work experience or which are named in my application to release to the university any personal information which they may hold about me for the purpose of verification of my supporting documents.
• I authorize the university to release any personal information they may hold about me to any other educational institution which is seeking to verify my student conduct or academic record for the purpose of determining my eligibility for admission or enrolment. I agree to be bound by all the rules, regulation & policies of the University.
• I understand that I am fully responsible for my education and living expenses while studying at the university.

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Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Research is an integral component in an institute of higher learning. BITS Pilani Dubai campus with its state-of-the-art research facilities offers Ph.D. programmes with strong emphasis laid on interdisciplinary, mission oriented and relevant research. Topics of Research can be chosen from any of the disciplines in which the Institute offers the First and Higher Degree Programmes or any interdisciplinary or allied areas as given in Page 23-26 of the higher degree prospectus. Click here for prospectus.

BITS Pilani offers Ph.D. programme in Engineering & Allied Disciplines under the following schemes:

Full-Time Ph.D (On-campus Ph.D)

Candidates registered for the On-campus programme will undergo the entire pursuit of their thesis on campus. Candidates admitted under this scheme will work full time toward their Ph.D. research and will not take any other assignment till the submission of the final thesis. The required components for On-Campus Programmes are: Qualifying Examination, Course Work, Teaching Practice, Seminar, Doctoral Thesis and Research Methodology. It is expected that the Ph.D. Scholar submits his/her Ph.D. thesis within an upper limit of ten semesters subsequent to passing the Qualifying examination.

Part-time Ph.D.

This unique opportunity is offered for employed professionals working in Industries, Academic Institutes and R&D organizations and having long experience and proven competence in various fields to work towards the Ph.D. degree. Candidates meeting the input qualifications and working in an organization, which encourages and facilitates research and situated preferably in the close vicinity of the BITS Pilani campus are eligible to apply for admission in “Part-Time” Ph.D. programme. The required components for Part-time and Off-Campus Doctoral programmes are: Qualifying Examination, Course Work, Practice Lecture Series, Research Methodology, Independent Study & Doctoral Thesis.

Ph.D. aspirant scheme

Candidates meeting the input qualification and working in an organization collaborating with BITS Pilani will normally be considered for admission to “Off-Campus” programme, also known as Ph.D. Aspirant Scheme. Such candidates will be allowed to pursue their research at their own locations of work. The required components for Off-Campus Doctoral programmes are: Qualifying Examination, Course Work, Practice Lecture Series, Research Methodology, Independent Study & Doctoral Thesis.

The BITS-RMIT & SIRE PhD Program

• Apart from the regular Ph.D. programs, BITS Pilani Dubai Campus offers the following new programs based on specific projects obtained by the faculty members in different schemes. The Ph.D. scholars will be recruited across all the campuses for the following programs centrally and guided by a team of faculty members involved in the project. The projects will be announced twice in a year in the respective portals. The recruited scholars will be provided attractive stipends and fee concessions.
• The BITS-RMIT PhD Program is a unique transnational program that allows to obtain a joint PhD, from two leading universities BITS (Birla Institute of Technology and Science) and RMIT (Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology). The scholars will have an opportunity to spend a year in RMIT. (For details, refer the link https://bitsrmit.in/ ).
• The School of Interdisciplinary Research and Entrepreneurship (SIRE) is envisioned to be a virtual entity that promotes interdisciplinarity in Research and innovation within BITS Pilani. Ph.D. Programs: CDRF, SPARKLE, SOLVE & Ph.D. Drive, (For details, refer the link: https://sire.bits-pilani.ac.in/ ).

Eligibility Criteria For Ph.D.

The following eligibility criteria is applicable for admission to BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus: M.E./M.S./M.B.A./M.Phil. of BITS Pilani or its equivalent with a minimum of 60% aggregate.

Eligible Candidates will be required to take a written test and interview. The admission will be based on the performance in the qualifying degree, experience, test and interview.

Application Procedure For Ph.D.

The Application procedure for admission is listed in detail. Please ensure that you read the instructions carefully and submit all of the documents to avoid disqualification.

•  Read the Admission Bulletin 2024-25 carefully.
• Visit admission.bitspilanidubai.ae
• If you are a candidate for admission to On Campus Ph.D. Programme, sign up as a new user and select the “ Apply Now” link under the Programme “Ph.D. On Campus”
• If you are a candidate for admission to Part Time/Off Campus Ph.D. Programme, sign up as a new user and Select the “ Apply Now” link under the Programme “Ph.D. Part Time”
• Enter all the information required carefully and correctly in the online form.
• Ensure the correctness of all entered data before submission. Once you confirm the correctness of the entered information and submit the form, the entered data will be recorded and you will not be able to change it.
• On starting the application, you will be allotted a unique reference number and you will be directed to proceed for Application fee payment.
• You have the option of paying the fee online through Debit or Credit Card or paying offline either by Cash or Bank Transfer.
• Upon successful completion of online application fee payment, you will be allotted a unique application number and you will be instructed to upload your documents.
• In the event you opt for offline application fee payment (Cash or Bank Transfer), print the filled application form and attach the documents required. (Refer section 4 below) send the proof of fee payment along with Applicant’s name and Application reference number by email to [email protected] for the allotment of unique application number.
• Upon receipt of the unique application number, you can proceed to upload the required documents (jpeg or pdf format) and your submission will be complete.
• For candidates submitting the application and fee online, the system will generate a unique application number. You may note down the number for all future references. For those candidates who are opting for offline submission or payment, a unique  application number will be allotted and informed to the candidate by the institute on receipt of the application and fee. In all subsequent correspondence with the Institute, the candidate must quote this application number.
• Copy of Degree certificate and Transcript/Mark sheets of the first degree programme.
• Copy of Degree certificate and Transcript/Mark sheets of the higher degree programme.
• List of courses and syllabus of each course prescribed for the fulfillment of the Higher degree programme.
• List of prescribed text books for each course.
• Final examination question papers for each course.
• Passport copy.
• Outline of Proposed Topic of Research.
• Profile of your organization.
• Employment Certificate is required by the employer /organization.
• Consent or No-Objection Certificate from Parent Organization from Part-time candidates.
• Proposed supervisor’s consent and his biodata (for off-campus only).
• Consent of supervisor’s organization permitting him to act as a supervisor (for offcampus only).
• Nature of his association with the candidate’s organization if working in a different organization (for off-campus only).
• An amount of AED 220.00 only (Arab Emirates Dirhams Two hundred and twenty only) payable online by Debit/Credit Card or offline either by Cash or Bank Transfer (refer page 25 of Admission bulletin for details).
• Application received without application fee will not be considered.
• The last date for submitting the Application form is 30 May 2024
• Incomplete applications will be rejected.

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Fee Structure - Ph.D.

BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus offers a very competitive fee structure.

Note: * VAT of 5% is applicable on this fee ; **VAT of 5% is included in this fee; ***VAT of 5% will be charged on the food cost of this fee; $ Refundable on graduation or on leaving the institute, after due adjustment for damages, breakages caused by the student, if any.

Self-funded Scholars: For the full-time scholars, 80% concession will be provided on their tuition fee of AED 12000 (VAT excluded)/ semester whereas 50% concession will be given on their tuition fee for the part time scholars and aspirants. This is subjected to the allotment of duties in the respective departments 6-8 hrs. per week.

Research assistants: applicants with prior research experience and excellent academic credentials will be awarded research assistantships up to aed 2000 per month for 4 years maximum. the tuition fee concession as specified in #1 is also applicable. research assistants have to support the institute in teaching theory and lab classes., hostel fee concession will be given for the self-funded scholars as well as research assistants., self-funded full-time scholars can apply for research assistantships after 1 year. the award of the research assistantships is based on their excellence in the performance after joining the programme., fee payment instructions.

The admission fees can be paid by any one of the modes given below:

• Payment by Cash: The fee can be paid by Cash in AED or USD at the Fee counter in the Institute.
• Payment by Cheque: Payment by cheque will be accepted only if the cheque is from a bank based in UAE. All Cheques should be drawn in favor of “BITS Pilani FZ LLC” and payable in AED at a bank in Dubai. There should be no corrections or alterations on the cheque.
• E-payment: We offer a secure e-payment facility to pay your fee. For e-payment click here .
• Payment by Telex/Bank transfer: Payment can be made directly to one of our bank accounts given below through your bank along with collection charges if any. The TT advice/receipt copy received from your bank must be sent to the Accounts department, by email ( [email protected] ), mentioning the name & application number of the student.
• Payment by Demand Draft: All Demand Drafts should be drawn in favor of “BITS Pilani FZ LLC” and payable in AED at a bank in Dubai.

Please note that the fee must be paid in full and any charges towards collection or clearance of DD/TT must be borne by the students. The Institute will give credit only to the Net Amount credited in its bank account.

Refund policy.

• Application fee and Admission Fee are non-refundable.
• Activity fee is fully refundable if the student withdraws before the date of registration. If the student withdraws within four weeks from the date of registration, whether the student registers or not, 75% of the Activity fee is refundable. If the student withdraws after four weeks from the date of registration, the entire Activity fee is non-refundable.
• If a student accepts the admission offer and completes the admission formalities but withdraws before the date of registration, 80% of the first installment of first semester tuition fee is refundable.
• If a student withdraws within one week of the date of registration irrespective of whether the student registers or not, 50% of the first installment of first semester tuition fee is refundable.
• If a student withdraws after one week of the date of registration irrespective of whether the student registers or not, the first installment of first semester tuition fee is non- refundable.
• If a student opts not to avail the hostel facility after paying the hostel fee and if the request for the same is received before the commencement of the semester, 90% of the semester’s hostel fee and facility fee is refundable.
• If request for not availing the hostel facility is received within one week of the commencement of the semester, 50% of the semester’s hostel fee and facility fee is refundable.
• If request for not availing the hostel facility is received after one week of the commencement of the semester, the entire first semester’s hostel fee and facility fee is non-refundable.
• Visa fee and Medical Insurance fee is non-refundable, if the same has been applied.
• If a student opts not to avail the transport facility after paying the transport fee and if the request for the same is received before the commencement of the semester, 90% of the semester’s transport fee paid is refundable.
• If request for not availing the transport facility is received within two weeks of the commencement of the semester, 50% of the semester’s transport fee is refundable.
• If request for not availing the transport facility is received after two weeks of the commencement of the semester, the entire first semester’s transport fee is non refundable.

Note: All refunds will take a minimum of 4 weeks from the date of withdrawal.

Visa Terms & Conditions

Terms and conditions.

• It is mandatory for all students to have a valid U.A.E. residence visa to study at BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus (BPDC).
• If the parent or guardian cannot sponsor the student or if the student is a non-resident of UAE, then the BPDC can facilitate U.A.E. Student Residence Visa ( visa ) under the sponsorship of Dubai Development Authority (DDA) through Dubai International Academic City (DIAC) subject to the submission and approval of necessary documents given in the student residence visa application form (visa form), rules & regulations of BPDC and Government of UAE (Govt ). As a facilitator, BPDC only co-ordinates between DDA and students for obtaining the visa.
• The visa is valid for one year and is subsequently renewable every year. The issue of fresh visa and renewal of visa are subject to the submission of necessary documents and as per rules and regulations of BPDC, DDA, DIAC, General Directorate of Residency and Foreign Affairs Dubai ( GDRFAD ), Ministry of Health (MOH) and Govt. BPDC is not responsible for any delay or non issuance of new visa or rejection of visa renewal by the Govt.
• The rules & regulations regarding conditions for visa issuance of GDRFAD, MOH and Govt may change from time to time.
• The mandatory documents as mentioned in the visa form should be submitted on or before the scheduled date by the BPDC Admissions Department and/or BPDC Administration (Admin Dept.).
• For visa renewal either the student should submit the necessary documents on or before the scheduled date by the Admin Dept or at least 8 weeks before the actual visa expiry date stamped in the passport.
• Submission of invalid documents or non-submission of required documents or late submission of required documents, or delaying the visa medical and/or related formalities beyond the scheduled date by DHA / National Emirates ID Authority (EIDA) / Institute will lead to immigration fines and penalty. The student is responsible for such fines and penalty.
• Valid health insurance is mandatory. Students are required to undergo a medical examination as prescribed by MOH / GDRFAD in the specified Govt. hospitals after their arrival in UAE to stamp the multiple entry visa in their passport. The medical examination and the related process usually take 3 – 5 weeks. If any student is declared medically unfit by MOH/GDRFAD, his/her residence visa will not be stamped / renewed and the student should leave the country immediately after canceling the visa.
• After the visa stamping in the passport, student can travel outside UAE any number of times with the prior approval of BPDC. Student should not stay outside UAE for more than 180 days continuously after the visa is stamped on the If the student stays beyond 180 days, his visa becomes invalid and will not be allowed to enter UAE
• Visa facilitated by BPDC is for the purpose of education only and students are not permitted to work .
• Student should contact the Admin Dept at least a month before the visa expiry for the visa renewal.
• Student should pay 2,900/-* for fresh visa & related service fee. The amount paid towards fresh visa & related service fee is non-refundable.
• In case of students, who are a resident of U.A.E. on their own visa sponsorship and wish to come under the visa facilitated by the Institute by in-country & local amendment should pay a sum of 4,700/-* towards fresh visa and related service charges. In such case, the student is required to submit the original passport and visa cancellation paper immediately after the cancellation of the existing visa along with all other required documents to process the student visa.
• Students should pay a sum of 2,150/-* per year towards visa renewal and related service charges.
• The visa and related services fee include Dhs 280 /- towards mandatory EIDA Card** issued by Govt.
• The visa renewal and related service charges should be paid before applying for subsequent year visa renewal.
• The visa cancellation can be done only inside UAE by DDA through BPDC. After completion of the program and/or before leaving the Institute, the student residence visa must be cancelled by the BPDC Admin Dept irrespective of the visa validity stamped in the passport of the student. Hence student must complete the necessary formalities including submission of the original passport, EIDA card and payment of cancellation fees (Normal process AED 850/- with time frame of 10 to 15 working days) as informed by the Admin Dept. Students who have stayed outside UAE for more than 180 days continuously are also required to cancel their visa through Admin Dept even though the visa is invalid. Failure to do so will result in serious consequences as per rules and regulations of Institute, DDA, GDRFAD and Govt.
• Students should keep themselves updated about the rules and regulations pertaining to the terms and conditions of their residence visa as stipulated by GDRFAD.
• Student should abide by all the rules and regulation of the BPDC, DDA, GDRFAD and Govt. Non-compliance of any laws and regulation by various Authorities may lead to penalty including deportation for which BPDC is not responsible.
• Cancellation of Entry permit will take a minimum of 10 to 15 working days.

* All the fee charges as mentioned above for visa & related services are indicative only and or subject to change as per rules and regulations of the Institute, DDA, DIAC, GDRFAD and Govt .

** With regards to EIDA log on to https://uae/en/information-and-services/visa-and-emirates-id/emirates-id

In case of any changes in the personal information provided in the visa form, the student should notify the same to the Administration Department of BPDC immediately.

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Qualification

Bachelor of arts (psychology).

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 Arts degree in Psychology.

Key Information

Duration and course structure, 6 trimesters, to be completed in 3 years (or 2 years fast-track), 24 units, 72 credit points, intake dates.

January, May, September

Mode of delivery

AED 169,200 for the entire course (24 units).

AED 56,400 per year (8 units).

Tuition fees are inclusive of VAT.

About our Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

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, cognition, language, and neuroscience, personality and individual differences, abilities and disabilities, psychological health and wellbeing, and psychological disorders.

The Bachelor of Arts in 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 registered psychologist.
• In your first-year Bachelor of Arts modules, you will be exposed to how research projects are done, with participation in ongoing research rewarded with course credit.
• A five-star rating in psychology for learning materials, experience, skill development, and teaching quality.

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

Recommended double majors

• Management 
• Criminology

Career opportunities

• Psychologist (with further training)
• Human Resources or Marketing Officer

Course structure

Employability and career units.

• Career Learning: Managing Your Career
• Building Employability Skills
• Consulting and Freelancing

Course and major core

• Psychology: Measurements, Design and Analysis 
• Advanced Quantitative research methods
• Thinking Communication
• Introduction to Psychological Science 
• Introduction to Cultural Psychology
• Introduction to Psychological Research Method
• Psychology: Human Development
• Psychology: Biological Bases of Behaviour
• Social Bases of Behaviour
• Psychology: Cognitive Processes
• Psychology: Abnormal Behaviour
• Psychology: Individual Differences and Performance
• Psychology of Ageing 

Academic entry requirements

Australian entry requirements.

The following is required for Australian students:

• Successful completion of Year 12 with ATAR of 70

Afghanistan entry requirements

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Argentina entry requirements

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Bahrain entry requirements

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Bangladesh entry requirements

The following is required for Bangladesh students:

• Successful completion of Higher School Certificate (Year 12) with a GPA of 4.0

Bhutan entry requirements

The following is required for Bhutan students:

• Successful completion of Bhutan Higher Secondary Education Certificate (BHSEC) with a grade average of 60% in the best 4 subjects (excluding local language)

Botswana entry requirements

The following is required for Botswana students:

• Aggregate of 6 points from:
• A maximum of the best three A-level subjects; OR
• A combination of A-level and AS-level subjects
• At least two A-level subjects are included in the calculation
• AS-level subject attempted at A-level is not eligible to be included
• A levels (A*=6; A=5; B=4; C=3; D=2; E=1)
• AS levels are equivalent to half points (e.g. A=2.5, B=2, C=1.5, D=1, E=0.5)

Brazil entry requirements

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Brunei entry requirements

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• AS levels are equivalent to half points (e.g. A=2.5, B=2, C=1.5, D=1, E=0.5))

Cambodia entry requirements

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Canada entry requirements

The following is required for Canada students:

• Successful completion of High School Graduation Diploma with an average of 65 OR Ontario Secondary School Diploma with a minimum of 30 points and an average of 65% in 6 Level 12 subjects, including English

Chile entry requirements

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China entry requirements

The following is required for Chinese students:

• Successful completion of Gao Kao with a minimum score equating to 63% of the maximum overall mark (e.g. 472.5 / 750 or 378 / 600)

Colombia entry requirements

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Denmark entry requirements

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• Successful completion of either Studentereksamensbevis or Hojere Forberedelseseksamen with final grade of 6

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Fiji entry requirements

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• Successful completion of Year 13 Certificate Examination, with an average grade of 60% in the best 4 subjects

France entry requirements

The following is required for French students:

• Successful completion of French Baccalaureate with a grade average of 10

Gambia entry requirements

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Germany entry requirements

The following is required for Germany students:

• Successful completion of the Abitur with a GPA 3.5

Ghana entry requirements

The following is required for Ghana students:

• A-level grades (A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1)

Greece entry requirements

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• Successful completion of the Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate (Apolytirio Lykeio – previously Apolytirion of Eniaio Lykeio) with a grade average of 14

Hong Kong - SAR entry requirements

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• Successful completion of Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) with a combined score of 15 points from the best 6 subjects (4 core and 2 electives from Category A or C)

India entry requirements

The following is required for Indian students:

• Successful completion of Higher Secondary Certificate - State Boards except Punjab State Board - with a minimum average of 65% in the best 4 academic subjects
• Successful completion of Class XII with a minimum average of 60% in the best 4 academic subjects.

Indonesia entry requirements

The following is required for Indonesien students:

• Successful completion of Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) 3, with a minimum average of 75% and with Surat Keterangan Hasil Ujian Nasional(SKHUN) as proof of graduation.

Iran entry requirements

The following is required for Iran students:

• High School Diploma with minimum 14 points (Theoretical Stream only)
• In addition, students who have successfully completed the national entrance exam (Konkur) will be considered for entry in any of their preferred Murdoch University programs, as listed above (Foundation, Diploma, Undergraduate)

Iraq entry requirements

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Japan entry requirements

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• Successful completion of the Kotogakko Sotsugyo Shosho (Upper Secondary School Certificate of Graduation) with a GPA of 3.5 out of 5.

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Kenya entry requirements

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• Successful completion of KSCE with a grade average of B or GCE A Levels with an aggregate of 6 points from:

South Korea entry requirements

The following is required for South Korean students:

• Successful completion of the Senior High School Certificate (Immumgye Kodung Hakkyo Chorupiang) with a grade average of A

Kuwait entry requirements

The following is required for Kuwait students:

• Successful completion of Middle Eastern Secondary School Leaving Certificate (Shahadat-al-thanawiaal-a’ama) with a minimum grade average of 80%

Latvia entry requirements

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• Successful completion of the Latvian Attestation of General Secondary Education with a grade average of 7.0

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Macau - SAR entry requirements

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• Successful completion of Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) with a combined score of 15 points from best 6 subjects (4 core and 2 Electives from Category A or C), where (5**=6, 5*=5.5, 5=5,4=4, 3=3, 2=0, 1=0 or Category C subjects - A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3,D=2, E=1)

Malawi entry requirements

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Malaysia entry requirements

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• Successful completion of the Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) with a minimum of 6 points taken from the best 2 or 3 subjects OR Unified Chinese Examination (UEC) with a total of 20 or lower from the best 5 academic subjects

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Moldova entry requirements

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• Successful completion of Moldova Diploma de Bacalaureat, with a grade average of 7

Mongolia entry requirements

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Nepal entry requirements

The following is required for Nepalese students:

• School Leaving Certificate Examination (Grade XII) awarded by the National Examinations Board: Minimum GPA of 2.8

New Zealand entry requirements

The following is required for New Zealand students:

• Successful completion of the National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 3

Nigerian entry requirements

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Norway entry requirements

The following is required for Norway students:

• Successful completion of the Vitnemal with a grade average of 3

Oman entry requirements

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Pakistan entry requirements

The following is required for Pakistan students:

• Successful completion of the Higher Secondary School Certificate with a grade average of 65% taken from the best 4 academic subjects

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Philippines entry requirements

The following is required for Philippines students:

• Senior High School Diploma K-12 Academic Track only with an overall average of 85%

Poland entry requirements

The following is required for Poland students:

• Successful completion of the Certificate of Matriculation of the General Lyceum (Swiadectwo Dojrzalosci Liceum Oglnoksztalcacego) with a grade average of 4.0

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South Africa entry requirements

The following is required for South African students:

• Successful completion of the National Senior Certificate with a minimum grade average of 5 in best 6 subjects (excluding ‘life orientation’)

Spain entry requirements

The following is required for Spain students:

• Successful completion of the Tlitulo de Bachiller with an average grade of 7

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Sweden entry requirements

The following is required for Sweden students:

• Successful completion of the Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate (Slutbetyg Från Gymnasieskola) with a grade average of 15

Switzerland entry requirements

The following is required for Switzerland students:

• Successful completion of Swiss Cantonal Maturity Certificate (prior to 2008) with a grade average of 4.0 OR the Federal Maturity Certificate with a grade average of 4 (on a 6-point scale) or 3.4 (on a 5-point scale).

Taiwan entry requirements

The following is required for Taiwan students:

• Successful completion of the Senior High School Diploma / Senior Vocational School Diploma with a minimum of 80%

Tanzania entry requirements

The following is required for Tanzania students:

• Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (ACSEE) either Division 1 or 2 accepted.

Thailand entry requirements

The following is required for Thailand students:

• Successful completion of Secondary 6 (Matayom 6) with a GPA of 3

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Ukraine entry requirements

The following is required for Ukraine students:

• Successful completion of the Ukraine Certificate of Complete General Secondary Education with a GPA of 6.5

United Arab Emirates entry requirements

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USA entry requirements

The following is required for USA students:

• (1100/1600) - Successful completion of the High School Diploma with a GPA of 2.5 and a minimum of 500 in each band in the SAT. OR successful completion of a minimum of 2 AP subjects with a minimum of 7 points and final Grade 12 High School Diploma. OR successful completion of the American College Test (ACT) with a minimum score of 24 and a completed High School Diploma. Use the College Board institution code 9115 to send official AP and SAT scores to Murdoch University Dubai.

Uzbekistan entry requirements

The following is required for Uzbekistan students:

• Successful completion of Diploma of Post-Secondary Vocational Education (O’rta Maxsus Ta’lim To’grisidagi Diplom)

Venezuela entry requirements

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Vietnam entry requirements

The following is required for Vietnam students:

• Successful completion of High School Graduation Diploma (Giay Chung nhan tot ngiep Thpt) with a minimum average of 7 from the national exam, with the Giay Chung Nhan Tot Ngiep Thpt as proof of graduation.

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English language entry requirements

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

Faculty profiles – Psychology

Discipline lead – dr maja vurnek zivkovic.

Maja Vurnek Zivkovic holds a PhD in Biomedicine and Health from University of Zagreb (Croatia), a MSc in Health Psychology from King’s College London (UK) and a MA in Psychology from University of Zagreb. She is Discipline Lead for Psychology and Criminology, as well as Student Counsellor at Murdoch University Dubai.

Maja’s teaching interests include Research Methods, Biological Bases of Behaviour, Developmental Psychology, Social Psychology and Mental Health.  Her primary research interests include psychoneuroimmunology, illness and treatment perceptions and pro-environmental behaviours.

Maja has also finished several therapeutic trainings, such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness and introductory training in Gestalt Psychotherapy.