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Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

Bachelor of Arts in 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 Visakhapatnam 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.

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

Eligibility

A minimum of 50% or 5.0 CGPA aggregate marks in Intermediate or 10+2 examination in any discipline from a recognized Central / State Board or its equivalent and Qualified in GAT.

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

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

Infrastructure

  • Psychology Lab
  • Yoga Lab
Research

Research

  • Scheme for Promotion of Academic and Research Collaboration
  • MURTI Multidisciplinary Research & Seed Grant
Liberal Education Model

Liberal Education Model

24 credits can be earned across different Schools:

  • Business
  • Humanities
  • Sciences
Industry & Academic Collaborations

Industry & Academic Collaborations

  • Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR)
  • Green Valley Foundation
Honours Degree Programme

Honours Degree Programme

  • +1 year of research for Honours Degree Programme
Venture Development Centre

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
  • Human-Animal Bond
  • 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

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School Leadership

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Infrastructure and Facilities

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Fee Structure

Bachelor of Arts with major in Psychology

1st Year

₹1,10,200

2nd Year

₹1,15,700

3rd Year

₹1,21,400

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.
Scholarship % Upgraded Scholarship %
75% 100%
60% 75%
40% 60%
25% 40%
15% 25%

Scholarships For Accommodation

  • In addition, students awarded need-based scholarships after merit scholarships will receive an additional 20% scholarship specifically allocated for hostel fees at GITAM for slabs: 15%, 25%, 40%, and 60%.
  • Students awarded 75% & 100% scholarships are also awarded the same percentage in the hostel and food charges.
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Year Scholarship % GAT 2025 Aggregate Score CUET (UG) 2025 Domain Test Marks # SAT 2025 Score UGAT 2025 Score
2025-26 100 85-100 >=180 1501-1600 99-100
75 80-84.99 170-179 1451-1500 98-98.99
60 75-79.99 160-169 1401-1450 96-97.99
40 70-74.99 150-159 1351-1400 94-95.99
25 65-69.99 130-149 1301-1350 90-93.99
15 60-64.99 110-129 1201-1300 85-89.99

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