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BA Psychology

GITAM’s BA in Psychology programme offers a comprehensive curriculum that blends theoretical foundations with practical applications. Students will delve into the fundamental psychological concepts while developing strong analytical and research skills.

Our Bengaluru campus provides an exceptional learning environment where students can master the field through rigorous coursework and assessments. The programme prepares graduates for diverse career opportunities in health, Indian, clinical, and organisational psychology.

Eligibility

Admission to the BA in Psychology programme requires a bachelor’s degree with a minimum aggregate of 50% (50% for CBSE, ICSE, ISCSE, IGCSE, and IB) and a qualifying score in GAT (UG Humanities), HSEE, CUET, or SAT.

Scope of the Programme

Uncover the depths of human cognition and behaviour. Our BA Psychology programme equips you with the tools to foster self-awareness and drive positive change.

Explore cutting-edge psychological science approaches as you learn to interpret, predict, and apply psychological principles to personal, social, and organisational challenges.

Our graduates emerge as skilled professionals capable of contributing to community-level initiatives and research. Beyond traditional roles in clinics, schools, and hospitals, our programme prepares you for government sector jobs or advanced studies.

Key Highlights

Application Domain Experience of Faculty

Cyber Psychology
Yoga and Wellbeing
Clinical Psychology
Sports Psychology
Rehabilitation Psychology
Counselling Psychology
Forensic Psychology
Social Psychology
Health Psychology

Infrastructure

Psychology Lab
Yoga Lab

Research

Scheme for Promotion of Academic and Research Collaboration
MURTI Multidisciplinary Research & Seed Grant

Liberal Education Model

24 credits can be earned across different Schools:

Business
Engineering
Sciences

Industry & Academic Collaborations

Green Valley Foundation

Honours Degree Programme

1+ year of research for Honours Degree Programme

Venture Development Centre

Mandatory 2-credit venture development course
Transcending disciplinary boundaries
Hands-on learning
Innovative product creation with business potential

Syllabus

Our BA in Psychology curriculum is aligned with leading national and international educational frameworks.

Standard track course offerings

Introduction to Psychology
Counselling Psychology
Social Psychology
Experimental Psychology
Neurobiological Basis of Behaviour
Foundation of Statistics in Psychology
Lifespan Development
Clinical Psychology

Specialisation course bundles offered

Health Management Interventions
Pool of Programme Electives
Gender Psychology
Animal Psychology
Counselling Therapies
Sports Psychology

Career Options

India’s mental health awareness and well-being sectors are on the rise, more so after Covid. And BA Psychology graduates are leading this vital change! With a growing emphasis on mental health, counselling, and organisational psychology, The demand for counselling psychology in India is rising, with a projected growth rate of 22% by 2026.

Are you ready to contribute to the mental wellness and development of individuals and communities, both in clinical settings and beyond?

Graduates from this programme can explore a variety of career paths, including:

Career counsellor
Social worker
Teacher
Recruiter
Advertising Agents
Health Educator
Clinical Psychologist
Child Psychologist
Social Psychologist
Developmental Psychologist
Educational Counsellor

Scholarships

Merit-Based Scholarships

The scholarship from GAT/National/State Entrance Tests applies only in the first year. To continue receiving it in subsequent years, a minimum CGPA of 8.0 must be maintained.

Apart from the above, the following scholarships are also offered to eligible students.

Employee Children Scholarships: (60%, 40%, and 20%)
Loyalty Scholarships: (10% for Any alumni returning to do higher studies/Children of Alumni/Real siblings (Not applicable to step siblings or cousins)/Children of retired employees of GITAM/Spouse of GITAM employees).
Sports Scholarships: (100%, 75%, 50%, 25% and 15%)

Need-Based Scholarships

To be eligible for the need-based scholarship, the combined income of both parents/guardians of the eligible student/If the student is married, the combined income of the family, i.e., the student’s and spouse’s income, must be less than 8.00 LPA.
The candidates admitted through merit scholarship in the slabs of 75%, 60%, 40%, 25%,and 15%, and the parents/guardians combined income is less than the prescribed limits are eligible for the additional need-based scholarship.

GITAM (Deemed to be University)

GITAM (Deemed to be University)

BA Psychology

Eligibility

Scope of the Programme