De Montfort University Dubai

Psychology with Health and Wellbeing in Society BSc (Hons)

This degree explores how the mind and behaviour shape health and wellbeing. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of health issues through the lens of psychological and social science research.

Psychology is the study of the mind and how it shapes behaviour. On this course, you'll explore human behavior using scientific methods like observation, testing, and measurement to understand why people act the way they do. You’ll also study the history of education in the UK and explore modern issues like social class, race, ethnicity, and social justice in education.

The programme builds critical thinking, communication, and research skills, plus industry-specific expertise in data analysis and presentation. Our graduates go on to succeed in fields like criminal justice, education, social work, healthcare, research, advertising, and HR.

You’ll study core areas of psychology, including biological, cognitive, developmental, and social psychology, with topics such as personality, intelligence, and research methods. You can also tailor your studies with personal modules in Year 3 to match your interests.

Key benefits

• Personalise your learning: Choose from a wide range of optional modules in Year 3 to align your studies with your interests and career goals.
• Research-informed teaching: Learn from a team of academics with expertise in Health Psychology, Cognition, Neuroscience, and Criminology.
• Focused learning: Modules are delivered through our block teaching approach, so you can concentrate on one subject at a time.
• Research-informed teaching: Learn from researchers in Health Psychology, Cognition & Neuroscience, Psychology & Technology, and Self & Identity.