Course Overview:
The BA in Psychology is a 3-year undergraduate program focused on understanding human behavior and mental processes. The course covers a range of psychological theories, research methods, mental health, and counseling practices. It prepares students for careers in counseling, mental health services, human resources, education, and further studies in clinical psychology or related fields.
Duration:
3 years (6 semesters)
Syllabus:
The syllabus may vary between universities but generally follows this structure:
Semester 1:
Introduction to Psychology
Biopsychology
Psychological Statistics - I
Foundation Course (English Language or Regional Language)
Allied Course (Sociology/Philosophy)
Semester 2:
Developmental Psychology - I (Childhood and Adolescence)
Social Psychology - I
Psychological Statistics - II
Environmental Psychology
Allied Course (Sociology/Anthropology)
Semester 3:
Developmental Psychology - II (Adulthood and Aging)
Cognitive Psychology - I
Abnormal Psychology - I
Research Methods in Psychology - I
Elective (Psychology of Personality, Psychology of Education)
Semester 4:
Cognitive Psychology - II
Abnormal Psychology - II
Research Methods in Psychology - II
Health Psychology
Elective (Forensic Psychology, Industrial Psychology)
Semester 5:
Theories of Personality
Psychopathology
Counseling Psychology - I
Experimental Psychology - I
Elective (Organizational Behavior, Psychology of Emotions)
Semester 6:
Positive Psychology
Counseling Psychology - II
Experimental Psychology - II
Psychology of Gender
Elective (Neuropsychology, Sports Psychology)
Average Fees:
₹15,000 – ₹75,000 per year (may vary depending on the institution)
Exams to Attend:
Admission is generally merit-based, but some universities conduct entrance exams such as DUET (Delhi University Entrance Test) or CUET (Central Universities Entrance Test) for Psychology programs.
Evaluation includes written examinations, internal assessments, practical psychology experiments, and research papers.
Top 10 Ranking Institutions for BA in Psychology in India:
Lady Shri Ram College for Women (LSR), University of Delhi
Christ University, Bangalore
St. Xavier's College, Mumbai
Fergusson College, Pune
Indraprastha College for Women, University of Delhi
Jesus and Mary College, University of Delhi
Presidency College, Chennai
Amity University, Noida
University of Mumbai, Mumbai
Madras School of Social Work, Chennai
Top 10 Institutions for BA in Psychology in Kerala:
St. Teresa's College, Ernakulam
Maharaja's College, Ernakulam
Union Christian College, Aluva
Sacred Heart College, Thevara
Christ College, Irinjalakuda
Farook College, Kozhikode
Mar Ivanios College, Thiruvananthapuram
St. Joseph's College, Devagiri, Kozhikode
Government College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram
St. Thomas College, Thrissur