Program Overview

Introduction to the BSc Honours Psychology with Human Resource Management Programme

The BSc Honours Psychology with Human Resource Management programme is designed to provide students with a solid grounding in modern psychology and a specialist strand in Human Resource Management. This programme combines a broad education in psychology with a deep understanding of the theory and practice of Human Resource Management.

Programme Modules

The programme consists of various modules, including:

• Management in the Global Environment (30 Credits) – Compulsory
• Psychological Science: From Individuals to Society (30 Credits) – Compulsory
• Psychological Science: From Biology to Individual Variation (30 Credits) – Compulsory
• The Psychologist's Toolkit: Essentials of Research Design and Analysis (30 Credits) – Compulsory

Programme Content

The programme content includes:

Critically Discuss Concepts and Theories

The degree provides a sound understanding of basic core courses that start at foundation level in year one and develop in depth and details in year 2 and 3. The main focus of various modules is to enhance critical thinking and evaluation of taught concepts and theories, the development of numerical and analytical skills which culminate into developing capacity to carry out independent research projects.

Why Study BSc Honours Psychology with HR Management?

Psychology with HRM programme provides a combination of core psychology courses along with specific attention to a specialisation in human resource management. The courses are designed for those who are interested to pursue either getting higher qualification in applied fields of psychology or in specific areas such as MA in HRM.

Course Overview

• Intake: September
• Duration: This programme is taught over 3 years full-time.
• Attendance: This programme is offered full-time.
• Course Leader: Dr Anita Shrivastava Kashi SFHEA
• Fees:
  • Year 1: 64,557
  • Year 2: 64,557
  • Year 3: 64,557
  • All tuition fees inclusive of VAT
  • Scholarships and grants available

Entry Requirements

The entry requirements for the programme are as follows:

• Indian Secondary School Certificates / CBSE: Minimum grade of 70% overall
• British A-Levels: Minimum Two or Three with grades AA / BBB
• GCSE: Students who have completed their GCSEs are eligible to join our International Foundation Programme
• International Baccalaureate: You must have passed the full IB Diploma with 24 – 28 Points
• American High School Diploma: For students coming from the American Schooling System, direct entry into Year 1 of the undergraduate programme is possible with a minimum GPA of 2.8.
• Tawjihiyya (Secondary School Certificate): Students who have completed the Tawjihiyya will be eligible to apply for our International Foundation Programme (IFP).
• Pakistani National Curriculum: Completion of Year 1 at a recognised post-secondary institution (university / college).
• Iranian Pre-University Certificate: Minimum overall grade of 12.
• Nigerian Senior School Leaving Certificate: Candidates are admitted to the International Foundation Programme (IFP)
• National Curriculum of the countries of Russia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan: Candidates are admitted to the International Foundation Programme (IFP)
• West African GCE: Candidates are admitted to the International Foundation Programme (IFP)
• BTEC Level 3: BTEC Level 3 qualifications may be considered for direct entry into an undergraduate programme
• Middlesex University International Foundation Programme (IFP): Successful completion of the Middlesex University International Foundation Programme (IFP)
• NCUK Foundation Qualification: If you have a foundation qualification from NCUK, you can contact the admissions team directly to understand entry requirement eligibility for this programme.

English Language Requirements

All programmes at Middlesex University Dubai are taught in English and applicants with previous education outside of English-speaking countries must demonstrate English language proficiency as follows:

• English Language Test: IELTS Academic, TOEFL Internet-based, Pearson PTE Academic, Dubai Campus MDX Internal English Test
• English Language: GCSE/1GCSE/0-Level English, CBSE/ISC boards/NI0S/All state boards, International Baccalaureate, West African/Nigerian Curriculum WAEC/WASsCE/SSSCE

Teaching

Classes are held at Dubai Knowledge Park campus Monday to Friday, between 8:30am and 5:30pm. No classes are scheduled on Fridays between 12.00pm and 2.00pm. Occasional sessions may be scheduled over weekends or holiday periods, and you can expect plenty of notice for these. Attending scheduled weekly classes is an important requirement for completion of the programme.

Future Career and Employment

Equipped with a wide range of academic, practical, counselling and research skills, graduates may take up roles within HR departments, consultancy or industrial organisational institutes and psychology based organisations. Graduates may also choose to continue their studies to specialise in specific areas of interest within Psychology or the Social Sciences.

Faculty

The faculty members for the BSc Honours Psychology with Human Resource Management programme include:

• Dr Anita Shrivastava Kashi, SFHEA, Associate Professor in Psychology, Head of Psychology Programmes (Undergraduate and Postgraduate)
• Dr Lynda Hyland, CPsychol AFBPsS SFHEA, Associate Professor of Psychology, Deputy Head of Psychology, Head of Careers and Employability Services (CES)
• Seada A. Kassie, FHEA, Senior Lecturer Psychology
• Dr Nishtha Lamba, CPsychol SFHEA, Associate Professor of Psychology, Founder and Head of Social Psychology Research Lab

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