Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology (Hons./Research)

The Bachelor’s degree in Psychology is a preferred choice for students who are fascinated by how the mind works and want to know how people are motivated to do things. The outlook of undergraduate education in Psychology is changing. In the ever-changing modern life, psychosocial issues in daily life are on the rise. Psychology, as a discipline, is of paramount importance to address mental health concerns (for example depression, anxiety, stress, learning difficulty, suicide etc.) and to restore psychological well-being. This course has been designed to equip psychology graduates to appreciate and handle these challenges. The University offers a four-year full-time programme in the Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Honours/Research as per the CCFUGP framework of UGC under the New Education Policy (NEP). The programme, from one the best Universities in India, is spread over eight semesters of classroom interaction and prepares the students to discover and understand the self and others, understand why people act the way they do and inculcate the required skills in students to understand and respond to the changing psychological needs of society. 

A bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the best University in India provides a wide scope towards a career in counselling, social work, research, teaching, human resources and many more. The University has a collaboration with the Mental Health Institute – Centre of Excellence, SCB Medical College and Hospital, Cuttack for practical exposure.