ABOUT THE COURSE

The Master of Arts in Psychology (M.A. in Psychology) is a Two-Year (4 Semester) Full-Time programme that provides an opportunity for students in the field of Psychology to pursue higher education and undertake advanced coursework and research. The course offers excellent career prospects in terms of advancement of knowledge and qualification and ultimately making them qualified professional and better researchers.

PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

The M.A. (Psychology) programme aims at producing a team of well-trained individuals knowledgeable in psychology & its various sub-domains. More specifically, the M.A. (Psychology) programme intends to:

1)   demonstrate familiarity with the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology;

2)   understand and apply basic research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and interpretation;

3)   use critical and creative thinking, sceptical inquiry, and, when possible, the scientific approach to solve problems related to behaviour and mental processes;

4)   apply psychological principles to personal, social, and organizational issues;

5)   recognize, understand, and respect the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity;

6)   weigh evidence, tolerate ambiguity, act ethically, and reflect other values that are the underpinnings of psychology as a discipline;

7)   communicate effectively, demonstrate information competence and the ability to use computers and other technology for many purposes;