Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology is a Bachelor program taught at American University of Sharjah, UAE. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.

The Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at American University of Sharjah provides broad knowledge of psychology and a solid foundation in research, analysis, and ethics. Students also take complementary liberal arts electives. The program aims to develop knowledge of psychological theory, methodologies, and applications, and to build critical thinking and evidence-based arguments.

Program outcomes include designing and analyzing psychological research using evidence-based thinking, technical skills, and ethical principles. Students practice interpreting, explaining, and evaluating scientific sources in both verbal and written formats. The program also supports understanding social and cultural factors that influence human behavior, and the use of psychological knowledge for personal and professional goal setting.

The minimum requirements for admission in Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at American University of Sharjah for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by American University of Sharjah.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by American University of Sharjah as pre-requiste for admission in Bachelor of Arts in Psychology.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Admission to the program follows the university’s undergraduate admission requirements.

• AUS students transferring into the program must have achieved a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50.
• At the discretion of the department, students who do not meet this requirement may be allowed to register for PSY 101 and PSY 250.
• Students who successfully complete PSY 101 and PSY 250 with an average of 2.50 or above will be admitted into the program.

Please check detail of study units at https://www.aus.edu/cas/department-of-psychology/bachelor-of-arts-in-psychology

• Clinical mental health workers
• Business professionals
• Organizational psychologists
• Social workers
• Educators
• Criminal justice advocates

9 fully funded scholarships are listed for UAE. See UAE scholarships.