BSc Honours Psychology with Counselling,Undergraduate Studies,Study with us, Middlesex University Dubai, UAE

PROGRAMME DETAILS
Psychology is the scientific study of behaviour and the human mind. At Middlesex University Dubai, we offer a solid grounding in modern psychology - a body of theoretical and practical knowledge concerning human behaviour and experiences. This programme combines a broad education in psychology with a specialist strand to develop counselling and interpersonal skills together with an understanding of the theory and practice of counselling.

You will focus on the systems and theories that underpin both psychology and counselling, culminating in the submission of a portfolio of research and knowledge. Graduates of the programme will be eligible and well-prepared to undertake specialised postgraduate training to become qualified to practice as clinical or counselling psychologists.

COMBINING PSYCHOLOGY WITH ANOTHER DISCIPLINE
This Honours degree programme offers students a solid grounding in Psychology but also allows some specialisation in complementary areas through the various pathways we have available. The programme is specifically designed for those who wish to pursue a career within clinical or counselling occupations where a detailed understanding of human behaviour is important. The psychology programme has a strong focus on the practical investigation of human behaviour, culminating in the opportunity to undertake an independent piece of research in the final year.

TEACHING, LEARNING AND ASSESSMENT
A variety of teaching methods and assessment methods are used at Middlesex University, and vary depending on the content of the modules being taught. Students normally attend a lecture and seminar, or may be taught in a workshop format. Assessment comprises a mixture of examinations, coursework, peer review, presentations and portfolio work.

Each module has a detailed module handbook with information on teaching and learning strategies, assessment methods and reading material. In addition, each module has a comprehensive range of on-line resources available to enhance your studies with us.

PROGRAMME CONTENT

Year One

Foundation Psychology (30 credits)
Psychology Skills and Methods (60 credits)
Foundation Counselling (30 credits)

Year Two

Research Methods and Ethical Issues in Psychology (30 credits)
Individual Differences and Conceptual Issues in Psychology (30 credits)
Biological and Cognitive Psychology (30 credits)
Social and Developmental Psychology (30 credits)

Year Three

Mental Health and Consciousness (30 credits)
Research Dissertation in Psychology (30 credits)
Emotional and Biological Psychology (30 credits)
Counselling Skills (30 credits)

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Psychology graduates enter a range of careers. Psychology includes both theoretical and statistical disciplines and therefore many employers recruit psychology graduates for the transferable skills they have developed as part of their studies. As a result graduates enter a range of careers where an understanding of human behaviour and communication is required. These include health and social welfare, teaching, management, marketing and social research. Opportunities exist in local and national government, charities and community organisations, business, legal and commercial environments.

Some graduates from this subject undertake further academic study often developing specific areas of interest within Psychology or Social Sciences Students with Psychology majors who seek British Psychological Society (BPS) accreditation are eligible to take a conversion diploma in the United Kingdom after graduation. Postgraduate study and training is essential for those wishing to pursue the chartered psychology careers, which include counselling, clinical, organizational, educational and forensic psychology.

In addition, successful completion of the degree programme confers a number of graduate skills that are highly sought after by employers including deductive reasoning, information finding skills, quantitative reasoning, capacity for independent thought, team-working skills, interpersonal awareness, ICT skills, and oral and written communication skills.