PAGE 1: Hello, I’m Michelle D’Almeida, currently in my third year of undergraduate course

pursuing B.Pharm from Dr. Bhanuben Nanavati College of Pharmacy. This presentation is for
the Department of Lifelong Learning and Extension, abbreviated as DLLE and I have chosen
the task of Career Project.
Without further ado, let's get started!
The little cogs of your consciousness cranking away, making your life possible, making society
function, all of the things that you’re so glad you can do and all of the ones that you wish you
could stop doing. Excluding other human minds, your mind is the most complicated piece of the
universe that humans currently know about. The rules that govern it are mysterious and elusive.
Maybe our brains just aren't complex enough to understand themselves. But that's not going to
stop us from trying!
Introducing a immensely gratifying career: Bachelor of Arts in Psychology.

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The word 'psychology’ comes from the Latin origin known as ‘study of the soul.’ And while its
formal definition has evolved over the last several decades, today we can safely call it the
science of behaviour and mental processes. The field of psychology is the study of brain
functions, mental processes and behaviour in humans and animals as well as the conduct of
people in societies, under different circumstances.

Encompassing the study of the human mind and behaviour, BA Psychology is a 3-year
undergraduate course that aims to provide students with an interdisciplinary understanding of
the biological structure of the human mind, as well as cognitive based-psychology. Being
connected to Medical Sciences, Social Sciences and Education, BA Psychology is usually
considered as the ‘Hub Science’. It is a diverse field of study covering numerous topics and
different trajectories. From clinical psychology to developmental, social and cognitive-based, it
covers a varied range of aspects that aim to explore the intricacies of human behaviour.

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Why study BA Psychology?

● Candidates, who want to study BA in Psychology might get a huge range of

career opportunities
● The Candidates will develop an understanding of Human nature.
● Candidates can teach Psychology in future as there is always huge demand of
psychological services in Schools & Colleges
● Candidates having an interest in solving Practical & theoretical Problems can
choose this as their career.
● Psychologists are said to be highly satisfied with their careers as per research.
Hence, opting for Psychology will be a great choice for career prospects
 ● Candidates, who want to help people, do community services or Social works
can study BA in Psychology.
● Candidates opting for BA in psychology can do several kinds of research, can
learn how to organize & interpret data which is considered an important skill for
their Career.

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BA Psychology: Eligibility Criteria
Students interested to apply for this Course must match a few Eligibility criteria as per
the colleges. The basic eligibility of an individual which is compulsory is that he or she
must have passed 10+2 with minimum of 50%-55% marks from any recognized board
and the candidate must have passed every subject in class 12. The detailed list of
eligibility criteria is given below:

● Candidates have to pass in each and every subject in 10+2 level

● Candidate must have completed 10+2 from any recognized board or its
equivalent
● Candidates should have at least scored 50% - 55% aggregate marks in 10+2.

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BA Psychology: Admission Process
Admission to the 3 years BA Psychology course takes place after class 10+2 results are
out. The Admission in this stream can be Merit-based or Exam- based, which is decided
by the Colleges. Candidates can take admission either based on the marks scored in
their 10+2 or they can qualify the Entrance-exams conducted by the colleges for
admission.

Merit-based: Admission in B.A in Psychology is mostly Merit-Based. The marks scored

in the Intermediate level or its equivalent exams are required for admissions.

Entrance-Exam based: Institutions that conduct admission based entrance

examinations are: Banaras Hindu University, Delhi University, Rama University,
Jawaharlal Nehru University, and many more. The Candidate needs to qualify for
examination to take admission in these Colleges/ Universities. The top Entrance
Examinations conducted in India for admission in BA Psychology courses are: BHU
UET, DU-ET, JMI, JNUEE, JET, RU ET, ITM NEST, JU ET, CUCET, etc.
Candidates need to meet the eligibility criteria provided by the colleges to take
admission. The Universities/Colleges release application forms generally in the months
of May-June. After the last date of submission of the Application form, the cut-off list &
Merit Lists are released by the Universities/Colleges, after which the further admission
processes take place.

Colleges conducting Entrance Examinations will release a cut-off List before releasing
the final merit list.

The Candidates qualifying for the entrance test will be considered for admission

Selected Candidates will be invited for counseling round by the colleges

After the rounds of successful counseling, the students will be provided admissions.

Top Indian Universities for studying Psychology at the undergraduate level

● Lady Shri Ram College, Delhi

● Presidency College, Kolkata
● Gargi College, Delhi
● Jesus and Mary College, Delhi
● Fergusson College, Pune
● St. Xavier`s College, Mumbai
● Kamala Nehru College, Delhi
● Amity University, Noida
● Indraprastha University, Delhi
● University of Calcutta, Kolkata
● Christ University, Bangalore

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Semester-Wise BA Psychology Syllabus
Here is a semester wise distribution of BA Psychology syllabus:

Semester Subjects
Semester I Introduction to Psychology
Emotions
Motivation
Stress and Well-Being
Attention and Perception
Intelligence and Creativity
States of Consciousness

Semester II Endocrine System

Cognition
Nature and Methods of Physiological Psychology
Learning
Memory
Nervous System: Structure and Function

Semester III Nature of Psychological Research

Observation, Interview Methods
Experimental and Non-experimental Research
Qualitative Analysis
Application of Measure of Central Tendencies and Variability
Non-parametric and Parametric Statistics

Semester IV Development Concerns during Adolescence, early youth and

adulthood
Emotional and Social Development
Social and Cultural Context in Human Development
Cognitive Development

Semester V Group and Leadership

Theoretical and methodological issues in self and personality
Self in psychoanalysis
Empirical theories in personality
Gena Theory of Personality
 Semester VI Assessment of Psychopathological Behaviour
Types of Psychological Tests
Diversity and Multiculturalism
Community Participation and Social Change
Social Ecology and Community Psychology
Psychological Approaches to Environment

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Some of the specialized subjects that are an integral part of this course are
as follows:

Social Psychology
It introduces students to the realm of social behaviour and influence by explaining how
individuals think, feel and behave in different social situations. It also sheds light upon
the nuances of the social world along with various perspectives on the relationship
between society and the individual. Here are some inclusions that you will study in BA
Psychology under this subject:

● Evaluating and understanding the social world

● Social Interaction and Influence
● Group dynamics and intergroup relations

Developmental Psychology
It strives to equip students with a thorough understanding of the process and concept
of human development. It also explores how human beings change over the span of
their lives. Here are some key topics that are added in this subject of BA Psychology:

● Domains of Human Development

● Periods of Life Span Development
● Socio-cultural Contexts for Human Development
● Human Development of Indian Context

Biopsychology
Biopsychology is constituted of different concepts encompassing the study of the
influence of behaviour, environment and the cognition on the bodily system. Along with
this, it elucidates students about the basis of experience, neurobiological and
psychological functions and dysfunctions. Essential concepts under this subject are:

● Function of the Brain

● Introduction to Biopsychology
● Endocrine System
● Organization of Nervous System

Development of Psychological Thoughts

Under this subject, a basic introduction regarding the development of Psychological
theories is carried out, both from an Indian as well as western perspective. It will
introduce students with the history of different schools of thoughts that have developed
under the domain of Psychology. Following are some of the insights of this subject of
BA Psychology:

● Understanding Psyche: Debates and Issues

● Psychoanalytic and Humanistic- Existential Orientation
● Contemporary Development
● Early Schools of Psychology

Psychological Research
Quantitative and Qualitative methods of psychological research traditions are studied
under this discipline. Since research is a critical element of this domain, BA Psychology
incorporates this subject to provide students with an insight into:

● Research Traditions
● Basics of Research in Psychology
● Methods of Data Collection
● Non-Experimental Methods
● Basics of Research in Psychology, amongst others.

Statistical Methods For Psychological Research

Another analytical discipline under BA Psychology, you will get to study about
psychological research and the basics of statistical methods along with its tools
essential in descriptive statistics of quantitative research in this subject. Below
mentioned are some main topics that you can expect under this head:

● Frequency Distribution, Percentile Ranks

● Measures of Central Tendency
● The Normal Distribution
● Measures of Variability and Standard Scores

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Future Scope
● Candidates have various opportunities for higher education – masters or
doctorate or certificate programs in Psychology which are offered by various
Colleges in India and Abroad.
● Candidates after completing B.A in psychology have a wide range of scope of
getting a job.
● The psychology graduates can apply in hospitals, schools, Clinics, and other
sectors
● A graduate with international relations will receive more preference in the
psychology sector.
● B.A graduates can opt for various government sector jobs as well.

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BA Psychology: Jobs
Here is a list of jobs and starting salaries available for graduates in BA psychology that
fall in the private, corporate, or government sector.

Job Profile Job Descriptions Salary Package

(per annum)
Career Counsellors The role of a career counsellor is to INR 2.5 LPA –
understand the career path of an INR 3 LPA
individual and to guide him towards a
bright career.

Social Workers The role of a social worker is to help INR 1.2 LPA –
the community, or a group by 6.3 LPA
evaluating their psychological
requirements.

Teacher (in private or A psychology graduate can easily find a INR 3 LPA –
government job in a school or college. They must INR 6 LPA
schools/colleges) have a B.Ed degree for better chances
of employment

Recruiter The job role of a recruiter is to identify INR 2 LPA –

the skills of an individual and use them INR 10 LPA
for the benefit of an organization

Advertising Agents An individual employed in this sector must know INR 5 LPA –
how to put his knowledge into skills and use it for INR 6 LPA
the growth of the advertising sector.

Sales A Psychology graduate learns various INR 2 LPA –

Representative interpersonal skills, which he or she can use INR 6 LPA
further in various marketing or sales sectors

THat was all regarding BA in psychology. I hope that I was able to confer valuable
insight on this topic. Thank you for listening.

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Salary
There are certain key job profiles that open up for psychology graduates. Let us look at
those profiles and their estimated salaries:

Clinical Psychologist 2,00,000 to 4,00,000 INR

Counsellor 1,00,000 to 4,00,000 INR

Social Worker 1,00,000 to 2,00,000 INR

Human Resource Manager 2,00,000 to 8,00,000 INR

Journalist/Editor 2,00,000 to 3,00,000 INR

Teacher 3,00,000 to 4,00,000 INR

Market Researcher 3,00,000 to 5,00,000 INR

Psychiatric Technician 2,00,000 to 3,00,000 INR

Sales Representative 2,00,000 to 3,00,000 INR

Psychologists work in either research, medical, clinical or diagnostic fields; following are
the Specializations:

1) Clinical Psychology

For specialization in this field, one has to do a M.Phil in Clinical Psychology and
can use counselling and therapy to treat their patients. A clinical psychologist can
work in hospitals and NGOs and health centers. Hospitals like MAX healthcare,
Escorts Heart Institute, Delhi PSychiatric Center are among the recruiters in
India.

2) Child or Developmental Psychology

 A student with M.A. in psychology can work in the field of child psychology and
can counsel in schools, colleges, NGOs and research organizations. A clinical
psychologist deals with behavioural problems like hypertension, learning
disabilities, aggression and other stress related problems.

3) Orgnizational or Industrial Psychology

A M.A. in Psychology with specialization in this or a MBA in Human Resources or

a Diploma in Personal Management and Industrial Relations is required.

Here, the corporate house hires psychologists to apply psychological principles and
techniques for recruitment purposes, counseling and dealing with administration,
management and marketing problems. BPOs like Wipro, American Express, and
HCLare among the recruiters.

4) Social Psychology

M.A. in Psychology or Sociology or a Diploma in Counselling can enable

students to work in NGOs or Rehabilitation Centers. They deal with divorces,
relationships, work pressure, marriages, sexual abuse, harassment, alcohol and
drugs. NGOs like Praayas, Sanjivani, Richmond foundation hire counseling
psychologists.

5) Defence/Military Psychology

The need for trained psychologists isimmense in defence services- from

recruiting army personnel to counsel them. There is always a psychologist in the
selection board of jawans. They also counsel them and help them to adjust in
high altitudes and places far from home. Defence organizationals like Defence
Institute of Psychological Research (DIPR) and Defence Research and
Development Organization (DRDO) hire trained psychologists.