MSc Master Of Science In Psychology

Entry to Amity University Dubai's Master of Science in Psychology programme is largely based on evidence of a capacity to undertake higher-degree studies. Regular admission is granted to applicants with a recognised Bachelor's degree earned in any science discipline, with a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or its established equivalent, from a university recognised by the Ministry of Education in the UAE. Applicants must also achieve a minimum score of 1400 on the English language portion of the EmSAT examination, or its equivalent on other national or internationally recognised tests approved by the CAA, such as a TOEFL score of 550 (213 CBT, 79 iBT) or an IELTS Academic score of 6.0. Students who have completed undergraduate education at an English-medium institution may be exempted from the English language requirement, subject to satisfactory evidence being vetted by Admissions. Conditional admission may be granted to applicants with an EmSAT score of 1250, or its equivalent on another standardised test approved by the CAA, such as a TOEFL score of 530 (197 CBT, 71 iBT) or an IELTS Academic score of 5.5. In this case, students granted conditional admission must achieve an EmSAT score of 1400, or its equivalent, by the end of their first semester of study. They may take a maximum of six regular credit hours in the first semester, not including intensive English courses, and must achieve a minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or its established equivalent. Conditionally admitted applicants who do not fulfil the English proficiency requirement by the end of their first semester of study will be placed on academic probation. Conditional admission may also be granted to applicants with a CGPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale, or its established equivalent. In this case, students must register for a maximum of nine graduate-level credit hours in the first semester of study and achieve a minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or be subject to academic probation. Applicants with a CGPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale, or its established equivalent, may also be granted conditional admission. Such students must register for a maximum of six graduate-level credit hours in the first semester of study and achieve a minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or its established equivalent, during the first semester. Failure to fulfil these requirements will result in academic probation. Applicants with a recognised Bachelor's degree earned in a discipline not related to any science discipline, with a CGPA of 2.0 or above, may be granted conditional admission to the programme, subject to registering for up to six graduate-level bridging credit hours as preparation for the graduate programme and successfully achieving a minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or its established equivalent, in order to progress to the graduate programme, or be subject to academic probation. Bridging courses are as follows: PSGP 551 (3 CR) Foundations of Psychology PSGP 553 (3 CR) Happiness Studies Holders of graduate-level professional qualifications, postgraduate diplomas, or Master's degrees in other disciplines may also be admitted and are encouraged to apply. All applicants must successfully pass an interview conducted by an ad-hoc committee from the HAAS School. Hostel Fees: • Single Occupancy: 40,000 AED (Sep–Jun) | 20,000 AED (Feb–Jun) • Double Occupancy: 25,000 AED (Sep–Jun) | 12,500 AED (Feb–Jun)