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Psychology explains human behaviour — applied psychology puts that science to work. Arab Leadership University's MA covers cognitive and social foundations, psychometric assessment, wellbeing at work, and evidence-based coaching. You will critique research, design small-scale studies, and apply ethical frameworks for vulnerable populations. This is not a clinical licensure programme; it prepares graduates for organisational and community roles.
Faculty spotlight
Dr. Emma Laurent researches workplace burnout interventions; Professor Alex Morgan teaches psychometrics and assessment ethics.
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Tuition is free. Examinations are free. There is no exam fee. Study from anywhere in the world.
| Code | Course | Credits · hours |
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| PSY501 | Cognitive & Social Psychology Cognitive & Social Psychology — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 3 |
| PSY502 | Research Methods & Statistics Research Methods & Statistics — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 3 |
| PSY503 | Personality & Individual Differences Personality & Individual Differences — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 3 |
| PSY504 | Ethics in Applied Psychology Ethics in Applied Psychology — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 3 |
| Code | Course | Credits · hours |
|---|---|---|
| PSY505 | Organisational Psychology Organisational Psychology — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 3 |
| PSY506 | Health & Wellbeing Psychology Health & Wellbeing Psychology — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
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| Code | Course | Credits · hours |
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| PSY601 | Counselling Skills (non-clinical) Counselling Skills (non-clinical) — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 3 |
| PSY602 | Applied Psychological Interventions Applied Psychological Interventions — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
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Modules are assessed through a published mix of coursework, applied projects, and examinations. Exam windows are announced in advance so students in other time zones are not forced into overnight sittings. Alternative arrangements are available where documented.
The published duration is 24 months. Teaching language: English. Actual time-to-complete depends on mode and any recognised prior learning.
This is a fully online award. You study from your country. No student visa and no campus relocation are required.
Degree tuition for this award is published as £0 / tuition-free on the online pathway. Examination or administrative fees may apply at checkout — never an annual tuition invoice. Check the Fees page for any extras.
Requirements are grouped on this page (academic, English, documents). Equivalent qualifications are considered. English may be waived after prior English-medium study.
Assessment is typically a mix of coursework, projects, and examinations. Doctoral awards include a thesis or dissertation and an oral examination. Details sit in the programme specification and module outlines.
Recognition of the award for local employment, professional licence, or ministry attestation is decided by your employer or regulator. Arab Leadership University publishes verification pages for certificates. We do not claim automatic equivalence in every country.
Start an application on this website. Progress is saved from the first step. Admissions: admissions@aleaderuni.com.
Recognised & Accredited
| 3 |
| PSY507 | Psychometric Assessment Psychometric Assessment — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 3 |
| PSY508 | Coaching & Behaviour Change Coaching & Behaviour Change — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 3 |
| 3 |
| PSY603 | Applied Psychology Project Applied Psychology Project — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 6 |