What is difference between BA in psychology and B.Sc in psychology?

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    Rishi Broto Chakraborty | Guide-Level 15

    8 years ago
    Hello Dhiraj,
    BA psychology students take the course in a more traditional way whereas the BSc Psychology students take the course in the modern way.The traditional significance and importance of Psychology as a subject is imparted to the students of the BA Psychology course whereas the application of it is with the BSc Psychology course.The period of study of BA Psychology is three years in most universities. On the other hand, the period of study of BSc Psychology is also three years in most universities but a few other universities prescribe four years of study for the completion of the course.BA Psychology students tend to study sub
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    Sunita Singh | Guide-Level 15

    4 years ago
    B.A. Psychology or Bachelor of Arts in Psychology is a 3-year undergraduate course which is offered by many colleges and universities in India. The basic eligibility for pursuing this course is 10+2 qualification. This course is an academically demanding whose main objective is to produce graduates who will be able to weigh up evidence and arguments and make rational choices, be able to work cooperatively in a team, The honors are like learning one particular subject in depth and having some side subjects but mainly focusing on your honors subject. Lovely Professional University will meet your dreams and ambitions as my relative is ful
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  • Both are undergraduate degrees, and both are offered in the field of psychology. A Bachelor of Arts entails psychology-focused courses; students earning a B.A. Will take more courses in the social sciences. A B. S. degree has a course load emphasizing technical studies in Science, math and statistics.
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    Dharamveer Dheer Educator at University | Scholar-Level 18

    5 years ago
    Broadly described as studying the human thought, behavior, development, personality, emotion, motivation, and more, psychology has become a preferred career for many who are interested in the reasons behind human behavior. Gaining a richer and deeper understanding of these can help people achieve insights into their own actions as well as a better understanding of others. These skills are otherwise much sought after in many companies which have public dealing. Generally a Psychologist conducts scientific studies of behavior and brain function. Observes, interviews, and survey individuals to identify psychological, emotional, behavioral
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