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

Dear Akash, There is no difference ! 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, or organizational issues and diagnose disorders. Coming to careers, the psychology grads can be hired as Clinical psychologist, Counseling psychologist, Educational psychologist, Forensic psychologist, Further education teacher, Health psychologist, High intensity therapist, Occupational psychologist, Psychological well being practitioner, Sport and exercise psychologist, Advice worker, Border Force officer, Careers adviser, Chaplain, Counselor, Detective, Education consultant, Human resources officer, Life coach, Market researcher, Mediator, Neuroscientist, Play therapist, Policy officer, Psychotherapist, Special educational needs coordinator etc. Life coach, Career counselors, detectives, mediators and special needs coordinators are much sought after careers these days. As the education, job and financial stability related stress levels are increasing day by day, there is a need of these kind of professionals to use their skills for various therapies and make people stress free and more productive. Many companies also hire professional psychologists to help the core team employees perform better and keep their creative juices flowing by employing the specific motivational tools. One unique instance : A university by the name of LPU has established the department of happiness ! To keep the freshmen away from homesickness and blues culture shocks! From a Managers point of view, understanding psychology is a much needed for them. As a manger would definitely be interested in: Before I conclude, this sphere of study is very exciting and requires special bent of mind to go ahead. So chose your college/university wisely, B.A. Or B.Sc. Don't matter. DVD.

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Hi, There is no much difference in both the programme just a nomenclature (name of programme). Many universities offer as BA and some other offers as B.Sc in psychology. Course structure moreover 75-80% are same. Psychology programme you can pursue from any stream whether it's arts, commerce or science. Check Shiksha website and choose the best college for this programme.

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