Should I opt for MA in psychology or pursue law after completing BA in psychology?

You can opt any of them. If you have interest in law as well as psychology you can become a Forensic/Criminal psychologist. You can do M.A. Psychology to further specialize in any subtype. Coming to law. Although law degree is completely optional to become a criminal psychologist, but having knowledge of law will help you in the profession. You can opt for LL.B. (regular)and then complete LL. M. get yourself registered with BAR council and become a lawyer. Both the occupations are regulated, need time and dedication hence choose the stream in which you have most interest. The point being, pursue any of these, you have ample options, but only of you are able to secure seat in reputed university like LPU ! The admissions are on both the programs, I suggest you visit <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.lpu.in/admission/career_assessment.php" style='word-wrap:break-word;'>https://www.lpu.in/admission/career_assessment.php</a> to check your aptitude. One great way to check your bent of mind is to write LPU NEST for both the programs with full conviction. The one which gets you higher scholarship will obviously the one which you are made for. But whatever you do, apply and secure seat before june 30 to have higher scholarships. Hope this helps DVD.

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Hi Vishal, Although M.A. Psychology and Law both suits to your graduation. Actually it depends upon your interest if you want to pursue your career as a psychologist or in teaching profession then you should choose M.A. Psychology. Otherwise better to opt LL.B. Now the question rises from where you should Pursue the LL.B. In northern an Institute coming to my mind is LPU. School of Psychology and School of LAW at Lovely Professional University is one of the premium and Best Institute in India. In recent NIRF ranking also you can cchecck it, LPU has got very decent place among Top Institutes of India. LPU is nurturing a graduates with in depth knowledge of different aspects of laws comprising civil, criminal, taxation and international laws and ensuring conceptual clarity for judicial services aspirants. LPU prefers ISAT India scores as part of the selection process for admission to the LL.B. Programme. To get Admission in LPU, candidate must have at 50% aggregate percentage in graduation. However 5% is the relaxation in eligibility criteria. LPU offers Elective courses from within the discipline, to give more depth or breadth to a student's core competencies. Whereas Industry certifications, MOOCs, Hackathons / Co-curricular Competitive events, Workshops, Guest lectures, Educational Trips, Live projects, Incubation projects, Community projects, projects with NGOs etc. Are an integral part of curriculum. # Salient Features of LAW at LPU: -BCI Approved Curriculum is in accordance with Bar Council of India (BCI) norms. -Various Visits to Enhance the skills as lawyer. Practical exposure through Moot Courts, District Court and Legal Aid Clinics visits. -Workshops/Seminars on computer applications and client interaction is an important aspect of the curriculum. -Professional Enhancement In addition to core curricula, course offers subjects like communication and soft skills to enhance personality and employability. -Competitive Examinations Curriculum is designed to facilitate students in preparing for various competitive examination. For more and better information call at toll free number or visit website.

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You can opt any or both of them. If you have interest in law as well as psychology you can become a Forensic/Criminal psychologist. You can do M.A. Psychology (criminology/forensic) regular programme and simultaneously LL.B. Distance learning from different University. Although law degree is completely optional to become a criminal psychologist, but having knowledge of law will help you in the profession. After completing M.A. Complete M.Phil or Ph.D. and get yourself registered with RCI. Or You can simply be a clinical psychologist, pathway to it remains same, you just choose Clinical psychology as a major in your BA/MA programs (No knowledge of Law is required) and complete M.Phil or Ph.D. and get registered by RCI. Or you can opt for LL.B. (regular)and then complete LL. M. get yourself registered with BAR council and become a lawyer. Both the occupations are regulated, need time and dedication hence choose the stream in which you have most interest. Feel free to ask further questions, if any. Please appreciate the response by upvoting it. Thanks!

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Hello! Of course you can go for M.A. In Psychology as well as Law after your undergraduation.

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Hi, You can opt any or both of them. If you have interest in law as well as psychology you can become a Forensic/Criminal psychologist. You can do MA Psychology (criminology/forensic) regular programme and simultaneously LLB Distance learning from different University. Although law degree is completely optional to become a criminal psychologist, but having knowledge of law will help you in the profession. After completing MA, Complete M.Phil or Ph.D and get yourself registered with RCI. Or, You can simply be a clinical psychologist, pathway to it remains same, you just choose Clinical psychology as a major in your BA/MA programs (No knowledge of Law is required) and complete M.Phil or Ph.D and get registered by RCI. Or, You can opt for LLB (regular) and then complete LLM get yourself registered with BAR council and become a lawyer. Both the occupations are regulated, need time and dedication, hence choose the stream in which you have most interest.

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Hi MA in psychology in LPU is a subject which is taken with great finesse by the subject experts. 1. LPU has analytical and application oriented teaching, innovative and world class pedagogy which nurtures professionals who, with their commitment and integrity, can make a difference in their respective profession and in turn transform the society. 2. The core strength of the department is its faculty and state of the art infrastructure. The faculty of the department is highly qualified and motivated with a strong commitment to teaching and research. 3. Dissertations and research work has become an embedded part of this stream. Department has a good team of faculty members who are working in different thrust areas of research. 4. Various projects are under taken for the students to understand human psychology at various age levels. 5. Systematic pedagogy of teaching and professing the concerned subjects as per requirement of society is an interim part of the curriculum. 6. Students are also given teaching practice as a course for the aspirants who want to join teaching as a profession 7. LPU conducts special communication modules. 8. With such preparations the students of M.A. In Psychology LPU find jobs as Junior Psychologist in the community mental fitness departments. They also work with private companies involved in the research, data collection and psychoanalysis. Some find jobs in rehabilitation centers as Assistants Psychologists. M.A. In psychology in LPU is a subject which is taken with great finesse by the subject experts. Seats are filling up fast due to online admissions so book your seat.

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Hello Vishal, If you have interest in law as well as psychology, you can become a Forensic/Criminal psychologist. You can do M.A. Psychology (criminology/forensic) regular programme and simultaneously LL.B. Distance learning from different University. Although law degree is completely optional to become a criminal psychologist, but having knowledge of law will help you in the profession. After completing M.A. Complete M.Phil or Ph.D. and get yourself registered with RCI. Or You can simply be a clinical psychologist, pathway to it remains same, you just choose Clinical psychology as a major in your BA/MA programs (No knowledge of Law is required) and complete M.Phil or Ph.D. and get registered by RCI. Or You can opt for LL.B. (regular) and then complete LLM.

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If you passed in BA Psychology, then you have to choose MA in psychology, because if you take the same subject in your Master’s degree, then you have good knowledge of that subject and you have good command on that subject and you become specialize in that subject, so that you get good job opportunities in your career.

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You should go for MA after pursuing BA in Psychology. Best of luck!

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I advise studying for law. Law means a definite vocation. With some hard work, you can settle down in the profession.

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