B.A. (Hons) Psychology

This programme is highly sought after in the Humanities domain. With the programme, students get to delve deep into the study of human mind, and behaviour. They get to study the different branches under Psychology viz Clinical Psychology, Social Psychology, and Industrial Psychology.

Students are also imparted the vibrant course through research-based schemes with focus on developing critical thinking, analytical ability, and presentation skills. Research is also a key area of focus in the programme.

With Humanities being an evergreen domain, and only witnessing upward surges, career opportunities for graduates are immense. Graduates get to work as psychologists/ counsellors in the various disciplines in addition to Clinical Psychology, Social Psychology, and Industrial Psychology. These are Health Psychology, Sports Psychology amongst others.

Programme Educational Objectives

• This programme is designed to introduce students to fundamentals of understanding human behaviour and familiarizing them with the various different branches of psychology such as Abnormal Psychology, Industrial Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Social Psychology.

• This programme gives students a unique opportunity to gain a solid grounding in cutting-edge theories and research. With the discipline of Humanities becoming more and more popular, a plethora of career opportunities are now available.

Programme Outcomes

• Communication: Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as, being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give & receive clear instructions.

• Individual and team work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.

• Project management: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of academic principles and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments.

• Life–long learning: Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and life–long learning in the broadest context of technological change.