M.Sc. Psychology is a 2years Postgraduate course in Psychology. This is one of the higher study programmes that you can pursue after graduating in Psychology. The syllabus for the course is divided into 4 semesters.
- This Postgraduate course provides academic and practical knowledge in the field of Psychology.
- Postgraduates can work independently and team up with other Physicians, Scientists, Engineers, Policymakers, and Managers.
- Individuals who wish to know more about human nature, their behaviour, and persistence of their ecosystem can choose the Masters in Psychology.
- Graduates have to build a sense of observation and patience to understand the nature of various mankinds.
- During the course, the students can develop their theories and test its reliability.
- The research can provide a new set of knowledge and information which can practically apply to clients.
- Post-graduates can work as Research Psychologist, Development Psychologist, Child-Care Worker, Day-Care Centre Supervisor, Neuropsychologist, Public Statistician, Forensic Psychologists, and Counselling Psychologist.
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COURSE DETAILS
| Type of course | Post Graduate |
| Duration of Course | 2 years |
| Eligibility | Graduation |
| Examination | Semester Examination |
Employment Areas: Financial Organisation, Govt. Social Service, Marketing Companies, Jail prisons, and HR Department
Course Type
Master of Science in Psychology is a post graduation course in Psychology.
Duration of the Course
The duration of the course is 2 years and the syllabus is divided into 4 semesters.
Eligibility of the course
- The candidate who qualified the B.A. or B.Sc. Psychology with aggregate marks of 50% can apply for M.Sc. Psychology.
- The graduates from other streams like Bachelor of Social Work (BSW), B.A. Sociology, B.A. Philosophy, B.Ed. with Psychology or B.Sc. Home Science can also apply for M.Sc. Psychology.
- The eligible applicant will be invited for the Research Aptitude Test.
- The course will be suitable for those who are skilled in the handling of data, problem-solving, and communication.
- The postgraduate course will also be suitable for those who wish to choose Teaching as a career.
Syllabus of the Course
Syllabus offered by various Universities and Colleges are as follows;
| Semester I | |
| Sl.no. | Subjects |
| I | Research methods in Psychology |
| II | Neuro Psychology Theory I |
| III | Statistics in behavioural Sciences Theory |
| IV | Cognitive Psychology Theory I |
| V | Optional: 1.Psychopathology2.Guidance and Counselling3.Principles of Organizational Behaviour |
| VI | Practical |
| VII | Seminar |
| Semester II | |
| I | Cognitive Psychology Theory II |
| II | Psychometrics Theory |
| III | Neuro Psychology Theory II |
| IV | Experimental Designs Theory |
| V | Optional: 1.Psycho diagnostics and Assessment2.Special Areas of Counselling 3.Organisational Dynamics |
| VI | Practical |
| VI | Seminar |
| Semester III | |
| `I | Personality Theory |
| II | Applications of Psychology Theory I |
| III | Psychology of Social Behaviour Theory |
| IV | Systems and Skills Intervention in Psychology Theory I |
| V | Optional: 1.Perspectives in Mental Health 2.Therapeutics in Counselling 3.Engineering Psychology |
| VI | Synopsis |
| Semester IV | |
| I | Self and Positive Psychology |
| II | Systems and Skills Intervention in Psychology – II Theory |
| III | Dynamics and Interpersonal Behaviour Theory |
| IV | Applications of Psychology-II Theory |
| V | Optional: 1.Psychological Treatment of Mental Disorders 2.Assessment in Guidance and Counselling 3.Issues in Industrial Psychology |
| VI | Research Project/Dissertation |
Employment Areas
The following are major employment areas for Post Graduates in Psychology.
- Marketing Companies
- Jails/Prisons
- HR Departments
- Commercial and Industrial Companies
- Schools, Colleges and Universities
- Govt. Social Services
- Financial Organisation
The Post Graduates in Psychology can work as:
- Social psychologist
- Counselling Psychologist
- Educational psychologist
- Special Education Teacher
- Human Resource Assistant
- Research Specialist
- Child Support Specialist
- Psychotherapist
Post-graduation in Psychology is the best option for those who wish to build a career in psychology. It trains individual to understand humans in a better way and helps to create a skilled human resource for a bright future.