This programme will develop your intellectual, analytical and communication skills by providing you with a breadth of knowledge of Psychology with Business Management, together with a host of sought after transferable skills needed to apply this knowledge in new and challenging contexts.
The University of Birmingham is home to one of the largest and most active psychology schools in the UK. We have an excellent reputation for the knowledge and skills we develop in our graduates...and for research that answers important questions, stimulates new ideas, and makes a difference to individuals, communities and societies.
Psychology plays a significant part in modern day life, from the school classroom to the courtroom, in industry, business organisations and in universities. Our degree covers the full breadth of the subject area that is psychology.
Ministerial accreditation – As well as being indexed to the British Psychological Society , our BSc Psychology with Business Management programme is accredited by the ministerial governing bodies of the UAE, the Ministry of Education . Allowing our graduates far greater flexibility and employability in the region.
World class experts and facilities – The University of Birmingham will be hosting this course out of its world-leading campus in Dubai Academic City. A cutting edge facility with a reputation for excellent psychology and business management. As part of this course you will gain exposure to industry leaders, world-class academics, and experts from applied fields through guest speakers and internships in a region where psychology and business management are significant areas of growth.
Amazing employability opportunities, globally – In a location where east meets west, the University of Birmingham Dubai is ideally situated to place you within a truly global context, with significant employability opportunities locally, regionally and globally.
Teaching and assessment
Studying Psychology at Birmingham is built around an applied learning experience, underpinned by the scientist-practitioner model in psychology, with an additional applied focus on modern business management. You will therefore experience research-informed teaching at the cutting edge.
This world-leading education is indexed to global psychology oversight bodies (e.g. the British Psychological Society) and approved by the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Education, as well as being supported by global leaders in business management, finance, human resources and economics. You will primarily gain a firm grounding in all aspects of the human mind, the human brain, and human behaviour from a biological, psychological and social perspective, with added specialist exposure to applying these skills in a corporate, business environment.
You will enjoy a diverse learning experience, including lectures, small group tutorials, independent study and peer group learning (such as delivering presentations with your classmates).
Expected September 2026
University of Birmingham, Dubai
Dubai International Academic City,
Dubai,
341799, UAE
Number of A levels required: 3
Typical offer: AAA-ABB
85 - 75% CBSE
International Students
Depending on your chosen course of study, you may also be interested in one of our foundation pathways, which offer specially structured programmes for international students whose qualifications are not accepted for direct entry to UK universities. Further details can be found on Birmingham International Academy web pages.
English language requirements