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

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    Sunita Singh | Guide-Level 15

    4 years ago
    The primary difference between the two disciplines lies in the coursework and syllabus; B.A. Psychology as a discipline is oriented towards liberal arts while B.Sc. Psychology is more technical and scientific with a focus on Maths and Statistics. 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 recognised university. SKILL REQUIRED:
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    Dharamveer Dheer Educator at University | Scholar-Level 18

    5 years ago
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    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, behavio
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    Aastha Kaushal

    5 years ago
    While both the courses have the same syllabus, a B.Sc. Course provides students with more field exposure and experimental training. The major differences comes in terms of choosing specializations at the Masters level. Psychology is a study of understanding human behavior and mind. It finds applications across all avenues of life, be it family, work, relationships, corporate spaces or industries. Psychology as a discipline is based upon scientific theories and exhaustive research work. Psychology is not only a diverse field but also one that is expected to grow tremendously in the years to come. You can refer to good private universiti
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  • Generally speaking, a Bachelor of Arts degree B.A. Focuses on more liberal arts general education courses. A Bachelor of Science degree B.Sc. Focuses on more Science and mathematics courses. Students pursuing a B.Sc. In Psychology may have to take more lab and statistics general education classes.
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    rahul r | Scholar-Level 18

    8 years ago
    BA vs. BS degree in psychology:
    Two distinct degree programs are offered in psychology, the Bachelor of Arts degree and the Bachelor of science degree. These programs are distinguished by the proportion of courses taken in the major field. For the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree, students take a comparatively smaller number of courses to fulfill the major-field requirements, plus a selection of courses in various fields outside the major. For the Bachelor of Science (BS) degree, the student takes a more extensive concentration in the major field, along with designated courses in math and science, and a proportionately smaller number of c
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