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Being a very diverse field, Psychology has huge career prospects. It is the study of human mind and behavior and has numerous applications in all the aspects of life such as work, family, relationships, sports, industries and many more. So a degree in it will not only open the gates to the minds but also open the door to a prosperous and very rewarding career. By studying Psychology one will open up for himself/herself such as
Child Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Media Psychology, etc.
Psychology is considered both an Art and Science while utilising the scientific approach, it also works extensively on the perceptions and feelings of human beings as a study.
Here are some of the institutions where quality, ranking and infrastructure can help students pursue their passion for the subject:
Amity University, Noida
Fees: Rs 1,40,00 per annum for BA Psychology and Rs 1,28,00 per annum for Integrated BA+MA programme
The University is known for its state-of-the-art campuses complete with hi-tech laboratories. The courses offered at the UG level are broadly categorised into Applied Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Counselling Psychology and Organisational Psychology. At Amity Institute of Psychology and Allied Sciences (AIPS), there is also a focus on Positive Psychology, so courses such as Science of Happiness, Positive Psychology etc are offered apart from Sports Psychology and Gender Psychology. The university offers 100% scholarship to students scoring above 93%, and 50% scholarship to those scoring above 90% marks.
Ambedkar University
Fees: Rs 1,28,640/per annum (approx) plus additional fees for refundable caution deposit and student welfare fund. If a student opts for extra credits, an additional fee of Rs 1340 per credit will have to be paid.
The university’s BA Honours programme in Psychology at the School of Undergraduate Studies (SUS) offers the opportunity of studying core Psychology as well as applications of Psychology in media, sports, education, environment, health etc. Research is a key component of the programme in the final semester, wherein interested students write research dissertations under supervision. The university offers partial/full fee waiver and scholarships. Full tuition fee waiver to SC/ST/PwD students.
Ashoka University
Fees: Rs. 9, 40,000 per annum for an undergraduate course including boarding fees
The university offers both a 3-year and 4-year course of BA in Psychology and hopes to soon confirm BSc as well. While admission to the university is based on academics, extra-curricular activities, and other holistic principles, financial aid is assessed entirely on the basis of the financial standing of the student’s family. As a liberal arts institution, it aims to help students become well-rounded individuals who can think critically about issues from multiple perspectives, communicate effectively and become leaders with a commitment to public service. Psychology at the university is based on a scientific approach. Professors from UPenn, Wellesley, and HEC Paris routinely visit to teach at the campus.
IILM University, Gurugram
Fees: Rs 3,30,000 per annum
The university offering a BA in Psychology focusses on a holistic approach to undergraduate and postgraduate education. Supported by over 30 academic collaborations, the University offers student exchange and summer school programmes in collaboration with other universities. The faculty are PhDs with some having considerable industry experience. Scholarships range from 10-50% based on merit and achievements, apart from those for the girls and armed forces’ wards.
