MA Psychology
The Psychology Department established its foundational program in 2012 to address the increasing need for psychological education and mental health support in society. In 2024, the department launched the MA in Applied Psychology, a two-year postgraduate program aimed at providing advanced training in psychology with a focus on applied skills, research, and interventions relevant to contemporary challenges. This program seeks to bridge academic psychology with practical applications, fostering a new generation of psychology professionals ready to make meaningful contributions across diverse settings.
ACADEMIC FOCUS
Psychology is a scientific approach which influences every aspect of life. Psychological concepts will help to understand body and mind relationships. Psychology helps in decision making, dealing with stressful situations with the knowledge of stress management, maintaining time in performing daily activities, setting realistic goals and to live effectively and to attain wellbeing for self and society as a whole. Hence the department is helping the students to gain insight of the various psychological concepts, theory and process which will help them in higher education as well as help to set their lives at academic and professional level.
Course Overview:
The MA in Psychology at USTM is a comprehensive two-year postgraduate program designed to equip students with in-depth knowledge of human behavior, cognitive processes, emotional functioning, and psychological assessment. The course integrates theoretical foundations with hands-on training in counseling, psychotherapy, research, and mental health practices, making graduates ready for careers in clinical, organizational, educational, and community settings.
Students benefit from expert faculty, a research-oriented curriculum, workshops, and internships that foster real-world applications of psychological principles.
Why Choose MA Psychology at USTM?
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Multidisciplinary eligibility welcoming students from diverse academic backgrounds
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Research and practice-based learning
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Career guidance for roles in clinical psychology, counseling, human resources, health care, and education
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Access to modern labs and field exposure opportunities
Duration: 2 Years
Eligibility: BA with Psychology/Education/Philosophy/English/Sociology, BSW, BBA, B.Sc. Nursing, B.Pharm, BPT, BAMS BHMS, Home Science, Zoology with 45% marks in aggregate (5% relaxation for reserved categories)
Fee Structure:
Admission Fee : Rs. 50,000.00
Tuition Fee per Semester : Rs. 40,000.00