Which degree should I pursue as I want to be a practising psychologist in India- BA or B.Sc in Psychology? Also, which branch of psychology?
I am in 12th std with humanities stream.
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Dear,
There is no change in the degree name whether it is a BA or B.Sc in psychology. The only difference is the name of the degree from different universities. And if you want to become a psychologist then you have to complete your Masters in clinical psychology and then M.Phil in the same.
After that only you would get the license from RCI.
All the best.
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| Top Colleges | Tuition Fee |
|---|---|
| Mithibai College of Arts | INR 1.45 lakh |
| Indraprastha College for Women | INR 432 |
| St. Xavier's College, Mumbai | INR 1.84 lakh |
| Daulat Ram College | INR 40,460 |
| K J Somaiya College of Arts and Commerce | INR 11,000 |
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- Take a Psychology Degree: Begin by completing a BA or BSc in Psychology from a recognised university. This creates the basic knowledge needed for furthering your studies and will pave the right way.
- Get a Master's Degree in Psychology: The next step is complete an MA or MSc in Clinical Psychology or Applied Psychology. This will allow you to gain more theoretical and practical knowledge.
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