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

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Dharamveer Dheer Educator at University | Scholar-Level 18

4 years ago

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, bu

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Ashish Sharma Education Consultant, Political Analyst, traveler. | Scholar-Level 17

4 years ago

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 i

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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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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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Radhika Verma | Contributor-Level 6

6 years ago

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 k

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Shabih Fatima I am here to help.

5 years ago

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

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Raj shakya #ReadyToHelp | Scholar-Level 16

5 years ago

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 know

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Priya Mahajan Educationist and Career Consultant since 2010 | Scholar-Level 16

4 years ago

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. Departmen

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konatham Abhishek HeLpINg HaNd FiRsT | Scholar-Level 16

4 years ago

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 r

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Mahi Pal Jakhar completed graduation | Contributor-Level 8

6 years ago

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.