MSC APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY

Welcome to the MSc Applied Psychology, a unique programme in Dubai offering students a range of modules that give a taste of various applied psychological fields. As a campus of Middlesex University, we bring you an internationally recognised degree developed by the expertise of applied and academic psychologists.

In particular, the MSc Applied Psychology programme has been designed with the international student in mind introducing a wide variety of applications for psychology in the real world. This allows students to gain diverse academic skills and psychological knowledge which can be applied to their individual situations and careers. It may also be used as a stepping- stone for personal development and potentially future studies in psychology.

The degree focuses on the application of psychological science to work and daily life and showcases the many fields covered by the psychology profession. These include counselling, trauma and neglect, wellness, and illness behaviour. In each case the understanding of human behaviour students gain can be generalised beyond the specific field of psychology. For example, counselling skills such as listening and re-formulating a problem are at the core of managerial skills. Also understanding how people manage their health and wellbeing is important in families dealing with illness or for individuals trying to kick bad habits such as smoking. Additionally, students will be getting an insight into the role environmental factors, such as trauma and neglect, play in psychological well-being. The program has a strong emphasis on research and analysis, which is inculcated through teaching these as modules and including in all taught modules.

Psychology is one of those subjects where a genuine interest, motivation, being proactive, readiness and willingness to learn, and understanding goes a long way. We encourage students to read widely and to consider how theories and research both quantitative and qualitative expand their knowledge.