MSc - Psychology Course: Details, subjects, Syllabus, Admission, Fees

About MSC Psychology

MSc Psychology is a 2-year postgraduate program that focuses on using human behavior research techniques in real-world settings. It offers theoretical and research-based activities that teach about many viewpoints on human psychology. Candidates must meet the minimum requirements for admission to the MSc Psychology program, which is to have a bachelor's degree in psychology with a minimum cumulative GPA of 50% from an accredited university. MSc Psychology Admission is done on both merit and entrance-based. Some common entrance exams for this course are DUET, JNUEE, IPU CET, BITSAT, and BHU PET. MSc Psychology has seen a rapid demand in the last few years as an increasing number of individuals understand the importance of therapy, counseling, and treating mental abnormalities.

Many colleges and universities offer MSc psychology, and some of the top colleges are Christ College Bengaluru, Jain University Bengaluru, Nalanda Open University Patna, Indira Gandhi National Open University, and the University of Delhi. The average fee for MSc in Psychology is INR 20,000 – 3 Lakhs per annum. MSc Psychology distance education is offered by Indira Gandhi National Open University, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Open University, and Nalanda Open University, Bihar.

MSC Psychology Highlights

The following table shows the MSC Psychology highlights -

Particulars	Details
Course Level	Postgraduate Degree Program
Full Form	Master of Science in Psychology
Duration	2 Years
Exam Type	Semester
Course fees	INR 3,000 to 2 Lakhs
Starting Salary	INR 3,00,000 to INR 20,00,000
Job Industries	Colleges, Universities, Development Laboratories etc.
Job Profiles	Psychologist, Educational Psychologist, Urban Planning Officer, etc.

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MSc Psychology Admission Process

Candidates are admitted to the program based on their performance on the entrance exam or on merit after completing the registration process, which includes submitting supporting documentation and paying fees.
Candidates will be asked for a written test (the Research Aptitude Test, or RAT), which will be administered by the institute authority, based on their completion of the minimal eligibility requirements.
It is also expected of students who have passed the JRF, GATE, and other pertinent exams to show up for the written test and personal interview.
The list of shortlisted candidates for each course will be released by the admission authority based on the candidate's performance in the written exam and interview.

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MSc Psychology Eligibility

The following are some requirements to be met in order to be eligible for an MSc in Psychology:

In order to be eligible for an MSc in Psychology, a candidate must have completed a BA or B.Sc. in Psychology from an accredited university with a minimum cumulative GPA of 50%.
Students with any other degree, such as a B.Ed. with psychology papers, a B.Sc. in home science, a B.A. in philosophy, or a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW).

Top MSc Psychology Entrance Exams

The following list includes a few of the most popular entrance exams used to get admission to MSc Psychology programs:

Entrance Exams	Registration	Exam Dates
CUET PG	December 27, 2023 – February 10, 2024	11th March to 28th March, 2024
BITSAT	Session 1: January 15, 2024 – April 11, 2024 Session 2: May 22, 2024 – June 10, 2024	Session 1: May 19 to 24, 2024 Session 2: June 22 to 26, 2024
NEST	February 2024	June 2024

MSc Psychology Colleges

The table below lists a few of the best universities and colleges that offer MSc Psychology programs:

Name of the College/ University	Average Annual Fees
Mount Carmel College, Bangalore	INR 75,000
Kristu Jayanti College, Bangalore	INR 97,000
St. Wilfred’s PG College, Jaipur	INR 25,000
Jain University, Bangalore	INR 1,05,500
SDM College Ujire, Dakshin Kannada	INR 31,260
Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi	INR 6,720
Justice Basheer Ahmed Sayeed College for Women, Chennai	INR 64,000
NIMS University, Jaipur	INR 12,000
Presidency University, Chennai	INR 925
Christ University	INR 94,500

MSc Psychology Syllabus

The course is divided into 4 Semesters and the detailed syllabus is given in the following table:

MSc Psychology Subjects: 1st Year
Semester I	Semester II
Cognitive Psychology	Cognitive Psychology II
Statistics in Behavioral Science	Experimental Designs Theory
Research Methods in Psychology	Psychometrics Theory
Neuropsychology	Neuro Psychology Theory
Practical	Practical
Seminar	Seminar

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MSc Psychology Subjects: 2nd Year
Semester III	Semester IV
Psychology of Social Behaviour Theory	Dynamics and Interpersonal Behaviocounselingr Theory
Applications of Psychology	Applications of Psychology II
Personality Theory	Self and Positive Psychology
Systems and Skills	Systems and Skills Intervention
Synopsis	Dissertation

MSc Psychology Books

Several books are considered top-recommended books for MSc Psychology in India. These books cover a wide range of topics in psychology and provide in-depth knowledge and understanding of the subject matter.

Book Title	Author Name
Cambridge International AS and A Level Psychology Coursebook	Julia Russell and Fiona Lintern
Psychology Course Book: The Only DP Resources Developed with the IB (Oxford Ib Diploma Programme)	Crane
AP Psychology Crash Course	Larry Krieger
The Possible Human: A Course in Enhancing Your Physical, Mental & Creative Abilities	Jean Houston
IB Psychology Online Course Book	John Crane and Jette Hannibal
Personality Disorders (Clinical Psychology: A Modular Course)	Paul M. G. Emmelkamp and Jan Henk Kamphuis
NLP: Essential Crash Course to Harnessing the Power of NLP for Mind Control, Hypnosis, & Self Confidence (Psychology of Success, Confidence, Motivation, Communication, Emotions, Behavior Book 1)	J.D. Saunders and NLP
Changing the Course of Autism: A Scientific Approach for Parents and Physician	Bryan Jepson and Jane Johnson
Cognitive Psychology For Dummies	Peter J. Hills and Michael Pake
The Social Psychology of Aggression: 2nd Edition (Social Psychology: A Modular Course)	Barbara Krahé

MSc Psychology Jobs

There are many jobs available after MSc Psychology and some common jobs in this field:

MSc Psychology Jobs	MSc Psychology Job Description
Clinical Psychology	This specialization involves the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness and emotional disorders.
Counselling Psychology	This specialization involves working with individuals and groups to help them cope with and overcome personal and interpersonal problems.
Educational Psychology	This specialization focuses on understanding how people learn and how to improve teaching and learning methods.
Forensic Psychology	This specialization involves the application of psychology to the criminal justice system, such as evaluating witnesses and suspects, profiling offenders, and treating victims.
Health Psychology	This specialization involves studying how psychological factors influence physical health and illness and developing and implementing interventions to promote health and prevent illness.
Industrial-Organizational Psychology	This specialization involves applying psychological principles to the workplace, such as improving employee productivity, morale, and job satisfaction.
Neuropsychology	This specialization involves studying the relationship between the brain and behavior, including the assessment and treatment of neurological and cognitive disorders.
Social Psychology	This specialization focuses on how social influences, such as social norms and group dynamics, affect behavior and attitudes.