A transformative postgraduate degree designed to integrate psychological science with health, social, and community perspectives. The curriculum combines foundational training in psychology with a focus on public health, epidemiology, sociology of illness, gender studies, health communication, and community mental health.

The program comprises of four semesters covering:

• Core psychology papers in Semester I & II
• Two specializations – students specialize in any one pathway in Semester III & IV:
  • Psychological & Behavioural Health
  • Community Mental Health

• Interdisciplinary approach blending psychology with public health & social sciences
• Practice-oriented training in community-based interventions
• Prepares you for diverse careers beyond traditional clinical psychology like Public Health, Community Sector, Development Sector, Research and Healthcare
• Open to students across all disciplines

An MA Psychology degree equips you with advanced knowledge in human behaviour, mental health, and evidence-based interventions, preparing you for diverse roles in clinical practice, community mental health, and organizational settings. This program blends rigorous theoretical grounding in foundations, history, and neurosciences with practical skills in psychometrics, research methodology, diagnosis, and treatment. Through specialized pathways in Psychological & Behavioral Health or Community Mental Health including cultural psychology, epidemiology, intervention systems, and health communication, one develops competencies to address India's growing mental health needs. The curriculum emphasizes hands-on learning via internships and research, ensuring you emerge as a skilled, ethical, and research-ready psychologist capable of designing and delivering effective psychological interventions in hospitals, clinics, schools, NGOs, corporates and various communities.

This MA Psychology program envisions a future where mental health is accessible, equitable, and integrated into all spheres of human life. We aim to cultivate a cadre of compassionate, competent, research and trauma informed psychologists who can address India's diverse mental health challenges through evidence-based practice, culturally sensitive interventions, and community-engaged scholarship. The program will be a leader in fostering interdisciplinary collaboration among psychology, medicine, public health, and social sciences, producing graduates who not only deliver effective clinical and counseling services but also contribute to policy, program design, and mental health advocacy.

1. Provide Advanced Theoretical Knowledge: Equip students with comprehensive understanding of psychological foundations, history, neurosciences, developmental processes, cultural contexts, and psychopathology to build a strong conceptual base for practice, research, and applied fields beyond traditional clinical settings.
2. Develop Professional Competencies Across Multiple Domains: Train students in evidence-based assessment, intervention, and communication skills applicable not only to clinical and counseling practice but also to forensics, community mental health, organizational settings, policy work, and public health programs.
3. Build Research and Analytical Skills: Foster competence in research methodology, psychometrics, statistical analysis, epidemiology, and public health approaches, enabling students to design, execute, and disseminate rigorous psychological research across diverse domains including forensic psychology, community interventions, and health systems.
4. Promote Applied and Community Engagement: Prepare graduates to work effectively across hospitals, clinics, forensic units, legal systems, NGOs, schools, corporate environments, government agencies, and public health programs by understanding cultural diversity, epidemiological patterns, and varied intervention modalities.
5. Instill Ethical and Professional Values: Cultivate commitment to ethical standards, cultural sensitivity, social justice, and professional accountability across all applied psychology domains, ensuring graduates serve diverse populations and sectors with integrity, compassion, and broader societal impact.

Upon successful completion of this MA Psychology program, graduates will be able to:

1. Demonstrate Advanced Psychological Knowledge: Apply comprehensive understanding of psychological theories, neurosciences, developmental processes, cultural dynamics, and psychopathology to analyze human behavior across clinical, forensic, community, organizational, and public health contexts.
2. Conduct Competent Assessment and Intervention: Design and implement evidence-based psychological assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and intervention strategies using appropriate psychometric tools and therapeutic techniques tailored to diverse populations and settings.
3. Execute Rigorous Research Projects: Design, conduct, analyze, and disseminate independent research projects (dissertation) employing quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-method approaches, contributing empirical knowledge to psychology and related fields.
4. Apply Ethical and Legal Standards: Practice psychology according to established ethical codes, legal requirements, and professional guidelines, particularly addressing confidentiality, informed consent, and accountability in clinical, forensic, and community contexts.
5. Design and Implement Individual, Group and Community Interventions: Plan, facilitate, and evaluate group therapy modalities, community-based mental health programs, and public health initiatives that address epidemiological patterns and promote collective well-being.

• Clinical and counselling services
• Forensic and correctional settings
• Legal and rehabilitation services
• Community Mental Health and Public Health
• Organizational and Corporate sector
• Academic and Research Institutions
• Mental Health Policy and Advocacy
• NGOs and Development sector organizations