Program Overview

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Program Overview

The Bachelor of Psychological Science (Management) is a comprehensive undergraduate program that combines the study of psychology with management principles. This degree is designed to provide students with a thorough understanding of human behavior and the skills necessary to address modern management challenges.

Program Structure

To qualify for the award of the degree of Bachelor of Psychological Science (Management), a candidate shall accrue an aggregate of at least 144 credit points, which include core subjects covering essential topics focused on psychology, subjects from the chosen major, and elective subjects.

Core Subjects

• Critical Thinking & Communication Skills in Psychology
• Foundations in Psychology A
• Foundations in Psychology B
• Research Methods & Statistics
• Organisational Behaviour
• Managing Across Cultures
• Operations Management
• Management of Change
• Strategic Management
• Responsible Leadership

Elective Subjects

Students are required to complete two elective subjects specified in the degree planner. Please consult with the School for the list of electives under the major.

UAE Studies

As per the requirements from the Ministry of Education, students are required to complete a subject in the area of UAE Studies.

Program Outcomes

Graduates of this degree will acquire a thorough understanding of human behavior and the skills necessary to address modern management challenges. They will adeptly apply psychological principles to management practices, allowing them to lead teams effectively and nurture a productive organizational environment.

Career Opportunities

Completing this program opens up various career opportunities, including positions such as management consultant, organizational development specialist, project manager, operations manager, team leader, business analyst, change management consultant, training and development manager, and leadership coach.

Accreditation and Recognition

All degrees at the University of Wollongong in Dubai are accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) of the UAE Ministry of Education and are licensed by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA). In addition, the degree is quality assured by UOW, which is registered with the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA), the national regulator of the higher education sector in Australia.

Professional Accreditation

The three-year Bachelor of Psychological Science and the additional honours year are accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council as a four-year sequence for the purposes of provisional registration with the Psychology Board of Australia.

Faculty

The program is led by experienced faculty members, including:

• Prof Feras Hamza, Head of the School of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Health
• Dr Muna Amr, Associate Professor and Program Director (Social Sciences, Psychology, Educational Studies)
• Dr Khalil Yousef, Associate Professor and Program Leader (Health Science)
• Dr Oliver Charles Bones, Associate Professor
• Dr Ruwan J Bandara, Assistant Professor
• Dr Rumaila Abbas, Assistant Professor and Discipline Leader (Marketing)
• Dr Jaeyoung Cho, Assistant Professor and Discipline Leader (Management)
• Dr Simone Favelle, Associate Professor, School of Psychology, University of Wollongong

Admission Requirements

Admission to the Bachelor of Psychological Science is possible through direct entry in alignment with UOW Australia admission requirements or through the successful completion of a Freshman Year. The requirements based on the most common high school curricula are listed below:

School System | Bachelor Degree

Advanced Entry
(3 Years) | Bachelor Degree
Direct Entry
(4 Years)
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UAE
Al-Thanawiyya Al-Aama | N/A | Elite or Advanced Track 70%,
General Track 75%
Arab Countries
Al-Thanawiyyah Al-Aama | N/A | 70%
American High School Diploma | Overall average grade of C
(70% or 2.5/4.0) + SAT 1100 | Overall average grade of C
(70% or 2.5/4.0)
Bangladesh
HSC | GPA of 4.0 / 5.0 | GPA of 3.0 / 5.0
Brazil
Brazil Higher Secondary Certificate | N/A | 60%
British GCE Curriculum | Minimum 5 IGCSE/GCSE subjects – Grade D
and Minimum of 3 A level subjects – Grade CCD

Completion of Year 13 | Minimum 5 IGCSE/GCSE subjects – Grade D
and 2 AS or 1 A level subject (s) – Grade D

Completion of Year 13
Chinese Senior High School | 80% | 60%Colombia
Título de Bachiller Académico | N/A | 3 out of 5 or
6 out of 10
International Baccalaureate Diploma | 25 Points | 21 PointsIndia
CBSE & ICSE, Grade 12 | 65% | 50%
Iran
Pre-University Certificate | 14 | 11
Japan
Upper Secondary School Diploma | 3.8 out of 5 | 2.5 out of 5
Kenya | 60 | 31Mexico | N/A | 6 out of 10Nepal
School Leaving Certificate Examination | 3 out of 4 | 2.3 out of 4
Nigeria
WAEC & NECO | N/A | Minimum of 7 subjects with no
more than 1 "Pass"
Pakistan
Higher Secondary School Certificate | 88% | 65%
CIS Countries
Attestat | N/A | Average 3/5
South Korea
CSAT | 77.5% | 70%

English Language Requirements

At UOWD, all classes are taught in English, and in order to enroll in a bachelor's degree, you will need to submit one of the following certificates of English language proficiency:

• IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with a minimum score of 6.0 in Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking
• TOEFL Internet-based score of 86 with not less than 18 in Reading and Writing, 17 Listening and Speaking
• Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic score of 62 overall with a minimum of 54 PTE Communicative Skill Scores

Tuition Fees

The yearly fees for the Bachelor of Psychological Science (Management) are AED 60,429 / USD 16,466, inclusive of 5% VAT. Note that yearly fees will vary depending on the number of subjects enrolled in.