Bachelor of Arts (Honors) Applied Psychology

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. Applied Psychology assists 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 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.

The BA(H) Applied Psychology Programme at Amity University Dubai 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.