Master of Arts or M.A. Psychology is a postgraduate course in psychology which studies human behavior and human psychology.It is concerned with thorough and comprehensive study of psychology as a discipline.

The duration of M.A. Psychology is 2 yearsand is spread over four semesters. Minimum eligibility for this course is a graduation degreefrom any stream passed from any recognized university. However, there are some reputed institutes that allow entry to the students having an honors degree in psychology or has it as a subject in the graduation.

The average tuition fee of M.A. Psychology ranges from INR 2,000 to INR 20,000 for two years in Government funded colleges. For private institutes tuition fee may be as high as INR 2 Lakhs.The most common route to this course goes through an entrance test.Most of the universities conduct their own entrance test.

The psychology graduates enjoy a mounting demand in welfare organizations, personnel administration, defense forces, correctional programs, prisons, clergy, community mental health centers and hospitals.

What is M.A. Psychology?

M.A. Psychology is focused on the study of psychology as a discipline by thorough and comprehensive study of psychological subjects. It covers areas like motivation and nature of mind, crisis management, mind processes, reactions, conflict resolution, group think and feelings. This course aims to train the students to identify emotional, behavioral and psychological issues as well as specific disorders. The students are taught to come up with specific treatment plan for each patient.

Who Should Opt for MA Psychology?

Students with analytical thinking, compassion and patience can take this course and further develop themselves.Sense of ethical responsibility and problem solving capabilities are some other attributes which go well with this course.Aspirants with excellent communication skills are always welcomed. Candidates with numeracy as their strongest suit are tailor made for this course. This course suits well to the students who look for a fulfilling career helping people to overcome mental illness.

DURATION

Generally, M.A. Psychology in institutes such asFergusson College, Pune, Modern College of Arts Science and Commerce, Pune, Indraprastha College for Women, New Delhi, National Post Graduate College, LucknowandMehr Chand Mahajan Dayanand Anglo Vedic College for Women, Chandigarh durates for 2 whole years. This 2 year term is studied as 4 semesters, of 6 months each, by students.

If one opts for Distance mode to complete this degree like from IGNOU, in that case, duration would be of maximum 5 years and minimum of 2 years.

Academic Options after M.A. Psychology

Post completion of M.A. Psychology, students can introduce further qualification on their CV by pursuing M. Phil. or Ph. D.,they can step into the field of philosophy or research. Students can opt for M.Phil. /Ph. D. in Psychologyoffered byuniversities in India facilitating various arts courses.

Top Institutes Offering M.A. Psychology

Out of more than 1500 Arts College for Master’s Degree, fewinstitutes facilitating M.A. in Psychology are listed below:

Aspirants seeking admission to 2 year Full-time Program should have passed Graduation in relevant discipline with minimum 45% marks or equivalent grades from a recognized university.

CUET PG FEES STRUCTURE 2024

Registration Fees Rs. 5000/- (Per Year)
Hostel Fees: Rs. 60,000/- (Per Year, Including lodging and boarding)
Name of the Programme	Specialization	Fees after CUET Scholarship (Per Year)
L.L.B.	L.L.B.	45,000
LLM	Arbitration & Conciliation,Banking Law, Constitution, Corporate, Criminology & Penology, Criminology, Cyber Law, Enviromental Law, Human Right, IPR, Mercantile Law, Personal Law, Taxation	40,000
M.A.	Humanities, Social Sciences & Fine Arts	15,000
M.A.	Psychology	20,000
M.A.	Astrology	25,000
M.A.	Yoga	10,000
M.Com.	Business Administration, Commerce, Economic and Financial Admin	20,000
M.Pharm.	Pharmaceutics, Quality Assurance	80,000
M.Sc.	Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engg.	25,000
M.Sc.	Agronomy	50,000
M.Sc.	Horticulture, Soil Science & Foresty	40,000
M.Sc.	(General & Life Science)	25,000
M.Sc.	Medical Laboratory Technology	35,000
M.Sc.	Yoga	10,000
M.Tech.	Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Automation and Robotics, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Construction Technology & Management, Digital Communication, Environmental Engineering, Information Security, Information Technology, Manufacturing Science & Technology, Power Electronics & Drives, Power Systems, Renewable Energy, Structural Engineering, Thermal Engineering, Transportation Engineering, VLSI Design, Water Engineering and Management	35,000
MBA	Banking Operation, Disaster Studies, Entrepreneurial Management, Finance, Financial Services and Stock Analysis, Human Resource, Information Technology, International Business, International Trade, Marketing, Public Administration and Policy, Public Health, Real Estate and Urban Infrastructure Management, Rural Management	40,000
MCA	Master of Computer Applications	30,000
MHMCT	Master in Hotel Management	30,000
MJMC	Mass Media / Mass Communication	40,000
MSW	Personnel Management and Industrial Relations, Social Work	25,000
MTTM	Tourism and Travel Management	30,000
MPT	Master of Physiotherapy	55,000