Can a humanities stream student apply for B.Sc Psychology admission?

- tara sinhaUpdated On December 08, 2022 11:09 AM

Psychology can be defined as the science of mind and human behaviour. Psychology courses in India are offered at various levels i.e. Diploma courses in Psychology, Certificate courses in Psychology, Bachelor's degree courses in Psychology and Postgraduate courses in Psychology. You can take admission in Lovely Professional University in B.A. (Hons.) course in which student can choose psychology under general elective. Eligibility Criteria of B.A hons is that candidate must score atleast 60% aggregate marks in 10+2 (with English) or equivalent, subject to qualifying LPUNEST. (5% relaxation to North-East states and Sikkim candidates or Defence Personnel and their Dependents or Wards of Kashmiri Migrants)

- TanvirAnswered on December 08, 2022 11:09 AM
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Hi, At LPU we do offer B.A Hons. Psychology instead of B.sc Psychology and the eligibility for the same is Pass with 60% aggregate marks in 10+2 (with English) or equivalent, subject to qualifying LPUNEST. The program provides wide exposure in the field of Arts and Social Sciences with option to choose Social Science subjects and language along with compulsory English course. The LPU School of Humanities is a global leader in humanities research, attracting top students, academics, and researchers from around the world. As a result, graduate students have the opportunity to conduct research and academic work in an intellectually stimulating, demanding, and extremely rewarding environment. If you want to pursue a career in psychotherapy or child psychology, then BA Psychology (Hons.) will be a better option for you, and if you want to pursue a more scientific and research-based career in psychology, then BA Psychology would be the right course for you. BA psychology is an excellent programme for all those interested in studying human psychology and behaviour. It opens up several opportunities in areas like social work, counselling, law, research and education.

- Ramandeep KaurAnswered on December 05, 2022 11:44 AM
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Psychiatrist or other medical doctor uses medication for treatment while Psychologists can only use talk therapy as a treatment. Sometimes peoples think that Psychologists and psychiatrist are the same professions, but they both are completely different. In India, the first department of psychology was established at Calcutta University in early 1915. TYPES OF PSYCHOLOGIST Clinical & Counseling Psychologists: These works with patients and provide mental health care. Organizational & Community Psychologists: Who apply their psychological theories, research and techniques to the issues in the industry, business, social benefit organizations, etc. Here are the options available after BA psychology Master Courses (Two Year duration): • Master of Arts in Psychology • Master of Arts in Applied Psychology • Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology • MSc. in Psychology Top Universities to pursue Psychology • University of Delhi, New Delhi • University of Calcutta, Kolkata • Lovely Professional University, Phagwara • Annamalai University, Chandigarh • Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Job opportunities are endless for a Psychologist.” They can easily find jobs in the private and government sectors. Psychologists have mostly taken up jobs in various universities, colleges & schools, hospitals, clinics, government agencies, etc. Countries like Europe, the USA, New Zealand & Australia are popular places for job opportunities

- NavneetAnswered on October 26, 2022 02:47 PM
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Job opportunities are endless for a Psychologist.” They can easily find jobs in the private and government sectors. Psychologists have mostly taken up jobs in various universities, colleges & schools, hospitals, clinics, government agencies, etc. Countries like Europe, the USA, New Zealand & Australia are popular places for job opportunities YES, it is possible to pursue a Master's in psychology. Lovely Professional University will meet your dreams and ambitions as my relative is fully satisfied after completing his Master of Psychology. You just need to have a minimum of 50% marks in your graduation with any discipline from a recognized university. SKILL REQUIRED: For becoming, psychologist aspirants have some key skills which will help them to become a professional psychologists. The skills are given below: • You should have to be shown empathy with your clients so that they can share their feelings or problems with you without any hesitation. It will make them free to say anything. • You should have strong communication skills to communicate with your client effectively. Some of the benefits provided by the Lovely professional university for pursuing a Master of psychology are: Students use to visit Educational health institutes, clinics, hospitals, NGOs, rehabilitation centers, case studies provide practical exposure for understanding contemporary psychological issues. Teaching and Research Aptitude, Research Methodology help enhance professional skills in the students. To develop an understanding of theoretical developments in the areas of attention, perception, memory, language, problem-solving provides courses that focus on the psychology of students at different levels of schools.

- ArshiyaAnswered on March 22, 2022 12:16 PM
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Dear Aspirant, I am not sure about the BSc in Psychology but my friend did BA(Hons.) in psychology from LPU after his 12th in Humanities. The eligibility of BA(Hons)Psychology is Pass with 60% aggregate marks in 10+2 (with English)+LPUNEST. Scope:- It is a vast and diverse field. It consists of many sub-disciplines and areas of specialization. Looking from academic programs’ point of view, Psychology study can be approached in two ways – Clinical Psychology courses Psychology (as a Social Science) courses BA in Psychology falls under the social science category. It deals with the understanding the behavior, thinking and mind of individuals and groups. CAREER PROSPECTS BA in Psychology graduates have access to diverse job opportunities. They have access to both Government and Private sector jobs. Some of the prime recruiters are – NGOs Mental Healthcare Centers Counseling Centers Rehabilitation Centers Survey Agencies Educational Institutes Educational Consultancies

- Puneet SinghAnswered on February 11, 2022 04:22 PM
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Psychology is a niche field which has many applications now in many industries. According to me doing masters in pyschology from LPU will be your wise decision. I have heard that this programme at LPU seeks to provide understanding of human behavior with broad focus on psychological testing, Psychopathology, Health Psychology, Positive Psychology and Organizational Behavior etc. I would suggest you to go for LPU. LPU is a UGC approved university which has become a brand name in the field of quality education and they have worked really hard for this. They offer good placements to their students and see to this that all efforts are made to get the students placed. Reputed companies have made LPU campus their recruitment hubs. Also, they follow interdisciplinary approach to enhance the overall knowledge of the students. LPU provides a great academic exposure to its students. It provides a chance to the students to attend guest lectures or workshops, so that they get to learn as much as they can. The students also work on live projects, so that they are able to apply their knowledge to practical settings. It is one of the few that has embraced international practices when it comes to designing a curriculum. LPU Provides the course that focuses on the how to construct the test and how to check the reliability and validity of the test.Fosters skills in using and applying Psychological Statistics. Also LPU provides the Application of various psycho therapeutic strategies to deal with behavioral problems and their intervention.Not only this there are so many benefit’s being provided by the Lovely Professional University, so its good to go for LPU for pursuing the Master of Psychology.

- RomaAnswered on August 24, 2021 04:55 PM
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Psychology has a good scope such as forensic sciences, clinical development, and many more. Let me share the salient features of the course.The salient features of this course are : • Flexible Scheme CBCS (Choicebased Credit system) and LOCF (Learning Outcomes based Curriculum Framework) • The syllabus is prepared keeping the focus on various competitive examinations, Corporate Jobs, Government Jobs, Higher Studies, higher education • Interdisciplinary Live Projects • Research Publications • Ability Enhancement and skill-based courses • Industry Tie-up courses such as GIS and Remote sensing Faculty from Industry • Development of Psychometric Tests and Psychological Assessment • Social Impact assessment • Disaster Relief Management • Educational/Field/ Industry Visits • Term Paper • Visit to NGO’s • Debate on current issues • Grooming Classes • Guest Lectures • Internships • Use of audio/video lectures Some companies where students are working are Help Age India • Goonj - A voice, an effort • Give India-The power to change lives • Cry-child rights and you • Child Welfare Council Punjab and many more….

- Poonam AnguralAnswered on August 11, 2021 10:29 AM
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Hi, Let me share the details of the course in Lovely Professional University.The eligibility of the program is 60% with English + LPUNEST The salient features of the course include Flexible Scheme CBCS (Choice based Credit system) and LOCF (Learning Outcomes based Curriculum Framework) • The syllabus is prepared keeping the focus on various competitive examinations, Corporate Jobs, Government Jobs, Higher Studies, higher education • Interdisciplinary Live Projects • Research Publications • Ability Enhancement and skill-based courses • Industry Tie-up courses such as GIS and Remote sensing Faculty from Industry • Development of Psychometric Tests and Psychological Assessment • Social Impact assessment • Disaster Relief Management • Educational/Field/ Industry Visits • Term Paper • Visit to NGO’s • Debate on current issues • Grooming Classes • Guest Lectures • Internships • Use of audio/video lectures So far the students are working in the industries like Ajit Newspaper • Punjabi Jagran • The Tribune • Zee Punjabi-TV Channel • PAHAL (NGO) • Fortis Hospital • Columbia Asia Hospital • IVY • Max Healthcare • NDDRC • Smile foundation • Institute of Social Sciences • Institute of Social and Economic change • Institute of Population Sciences • Institute of Economic Growth • Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research • Guru Arjan Dev Institute of Development studies

- Poonam AnguralAnswered on June 06, 2021 10:02 AM
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Hi, In order to take admission in Psychology the basic qualification required is 60%. However, let me share the details of this course at LPU which is 60% with English + LPUNEST.The salient features of this course are : • Flexible Scheme CBCS (Choice based Credit system) and LOCF (Learning Outcomes based Curriculum Framework) • The syllabus is prepared keeping the focus on various competitive examinations, Corporate Jobs, Government Jobs, Higher Studies, higher education • Interdisciplinary Live Projects • Research Publications • Ability Enhancement and skill-based courses • Industry Tie-up courses such as GIS and Remote sensing Faculty from Industry • Development of Psychometric Tests and Psychological Assessment • Social Impact assessment • Disaster Relief Management • Educational/Field/ Industry Visits • Term Paper • Visit to NGO’s • Debate on current issues • Grooming Classes • Guest Lectures • Internships • Use of audio/video lectures Some companies where students are working are Help Age India • Goonj - A voice, an effort • Give India-The power to change lives • Cry-child rights and you • Child Welfare Council Punjab and many more….

- Poonam AnguralAnswered on June 05, 2021 09:58 AM
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Dear student, you cannot apply for B.Sc Psychology admission if you are a student of the humanities stream. B.Sc Psychology offering colleges demand the applicants have completed their 10+2 studies from the Science stream with Biology as a mandatory subject.  

There are several other courses available for humanities stream students at the undergraduate level like BA in English, BBA, Bachelors in Hotel Management, Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) and many more. Click on the following link to find out the list of top courses which +2 humanities stream students can apply for - 

You can apply for admission directly into the aforementioned courses through our common application form. Call 18005729877 for any admission related queries, assistance and to find out more about the direct admission process.

- Abhik DasAnswered on June 02, 2021 03:23 PM
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