BA Psychology

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Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

Duration

3 Years

Level

Graduation

Type

Degree

Eligibility

10+2

BA Psychology or Bachelor of Arts in Psychology is an Under-Graduate Psychological course. Psychology is the scientific study of mental functions and behaviour. In a more vivid way, the Bachelor of Arts in Psychology course involves the study of mental processes, motives, reactions, feelings, conflict resolution, crisis management, groupthink, motivation and the nature of the mind. The duration of the Bachelor of Arts degree course in Psychology is three years and the curriculum comprises three parts plus some modules.

BA Psychology Eligibility

  • Aspiring students should have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination in any stream from a recognised Board.
  • The candidates should have secured a minimum of 55% aggregate marks at their Intermediate level.

BA Psychology Syllabus

Syllabus of Psychology course as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

BA Psychology Semester-I

Sr. No.

Subjects to Study

1

Environmental Science

2

Statistical Methods for Psychological Research- I (Theory + Practical)

3

Introduction to Psychology (Theory + Practical)

BA Psychology Semester-II

1

Biopsychology

2

English Communication

3

Psychology of Individual Differences (Theory + Practical)

4

General Elective-I

  • General Psychology
  • Psychology and Media

BA Psychology Semester-III

1

Development of Psychological Thought (Theory + Practical)

2

Psychological Research (Theory + Practical)

3

Social Psychology (Theory + Practical)

4

General Elective-II

  • Inter-Group Relations
  • Youth Psychology

5

AEEC-I

  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Psychological Skills in Organization
  • Stress Management

BA Psychology Semester-IV

1

Applied Social Psychology (Theory + Practical)

2

Statistical Methods for Psychological Research-II (Theory + Practical)

3

Understanding Psychological Disorders (Theory + Practical)

4

General Elective-III

  • Psychology at Work
  • Youth, Gender and Identity

5

AEEC-II

  • Educational Psychology
  • Effective Decision Making
  • Selection and Training

BA Psychology Semester-V

1

Development Psychology (Theory + Practical)

2

Understanding & Dealing with Psychological Disorders (Theory + Practical)

3

DSE-I

  • Community Psychology
  • Positive Psychology

4

DSE-II

  • Health Psychology
  • Psychology of Disability

BA Psychology Semester-VI

1

Counselling Psychology (Theory + Practical)

2

Organizational Behaviour (Theory + Practical)

3

DSE-III

  • Cultural and Indigenous Psychology
  • Psychology of Peace

4

DSE-IV

  • Human Resource Management
  • Psychology for Health and Well-Being
  • Psychological Perspective on Education

 

BA Psychology Colleges

BA Psychology Course Suitability

  • Those who have good communication skills, patience, ability to work with all kinds of social/cultural and age groups are most appropriate for it.
  • Candidates having a genuine interest in people, their behaviour and having empathy for their problems and the ability to understand people of different backgrounds and upbringings also can go for this course.
  • They should also have a genuine interest in people, and their behaviour and have empathy for their problems.

How is the BA Psychology Course Beneficial?

  • The BA in Psychology degree serves as a basis for further higher studies in this field such as M.A, PhD and M.Phil. Degree in Psychology, the successful completion of which makes one eligible for the post of a lecturer in any university/college.
  • The greatest scope of doing a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology is that it not only makes you eligible but also gives you a better chance to qualify for the Indian Civil Services exams.
  • Law schools are a very common destination nowadays for recent graduates in Psychology.
  • Applicants can also take up the job of teacher/instructor in several universities and colleges after attaining higher qualifications.

BA Psychology Employment Areas

  • Advertising Industry
  • Correctional Programs
  • Child/Youth Guidance Centres
  • Community Mental Health Centres
  • Prisons
  • Rehabilitation Centres
  • Research Centres / Research Establishments
  • Vocational Rehabilitation Offices
  • Welfare Organizations

BA Psychology Job Types

  • Career Counsellor
  • Clinical Psychologist
  • Child Support Specialist
  • Counselling Psychologist
  • Community Relations Officer
  • Career Employment Specialist
  • Day-care Centre Supervisor
  • Developmental Psychologist
  • Forensic Psychologist
  • Health Educator
  • Human Resources Assistant
  • Industrial-Organization Psychologist
  • Psychiatric Assistant
  • Social Worker / Social Psychologist

Advanced Courses in BA Psychology