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BA (Hons./by Research) Psychology

BA (Hons./by Research) Psychology

Sharda School of Humanities & Social Sciences (SHSS)

  • Programme Code

    SLC0108

  • Level

    Graduate

  • Duration

    4

About the Programme

This program focusses on the theorical and practical elements of human behavior Students graduating in this discipline shall acquire the fundamental knowledge of psychology as well as its application in the different fields of life. This course shall facilitate development to specialized professional knowledge and ability of life.

Highlights:

  • On completion of the program the students shall have fair understanding of human behavior.
  • To inculcate the competencies of screening, assessing, and interpreting the behavior of people to classify and categorize psycho-social problems.

A deep understanding of developmental aspects of behavior across the life span and in various areas of life, such as educational, social and work.

This course is for individuals who...

Understand the nuances of the mental and the psychological studies. Who is interested in learning the functioning of human mind and behavior.

Students who are looking for...

Knowledge and Skill in understanding, predicting and controlling human behavior.

Course Fee
For National Students
1st Year 150000 2nd Year 154500 3rd Year 159135 4th Year 163909
For International Students
Fee Per Semester Fee Per Year
NA 3800*
Programme Structure

Sr. No.

SU Course Code

Course Name

Teaching Load

Credits

SU Course Type

     

L

T

P

   

Theory

1

SYT1101

Exploring the Basic of Psychology

3

0

0

3

Core

2

SYT1102

Understanding Cognitive Psychology

4

0

0

4

Core

3

SYT1103

Introduction to Peace Psychology

2

0

0

2

Multidisciplinary

4

SYT1104

Understanding Emotional Intelligence

3

0

0

3

Minor Elective

5

ARP101

Communicative English- 1

0

1

2

2

AEC

6

EVT1103

Indian Knowledge System

2

0

0

2

VAC

Practical/Viva-Voce/Jury

7

  AI8601

Foundation of AI in Psychology

0

1

4

3

SEC

8

SYP1105

Practical Lab- I

0

0

2

1

Practical

Semester I Credits: 20

Sr. No.

SU Course Code

Course Name

Teaching Load

Credits

SU Course Type

 
     

L

T

P

 

Theory

 

1

SYT1109

Research Methodology & Behavioural Science

3

0

0

3

Core

 

2

SYT1110

Biological Bases of Behavior

3

1

0

4

Core

 

3

SYT1111

Psychology of Community & Social System

3

0

0

3

Minor Elective

 

4

ARP102

Communicative English- 2

0

1

2

2

AEC

 

5

EVT1129

Environment Education

2

0

0

2

VAC

 

6

IKT1104

Mulya Pravah VAC III

2

0

0

2

VAC

 

Practical/Viva-Voce/Jury

 

7

  AI8602

AI Applications in Psychological Research

0

1

4

3

SEC

 

8

SYP1115

Practical Lab- II

0

0

2

1

Practical

 
 

Semester II Credits: 20

 

Sr. No.

SU Course Code

Course Name

Teaching Load

Credits

SU Course Type

     

L

T

P

Theory

1

SYT2201

Lifespan Developmental Psychology

3

1

0

4

Core

2

SYT2202

Statistic in Behavioral Science

4

1

0

5

Core

3

SYT2203

Understanding Cyber Psychology

3

0

0

3

Minor Elective

4

SYT2204

Introduction to Sports Psychology

2

0

0

2

Multidisciplinary

5

IKT2202

General Hindi

2

0

0

2

AEC

Practical/Viva-Voce/Jury

6

SYP2205

Practical Lab- III

0

0

2

1

Practical

7

  AI8603

AI in Mental Health and Wellbeing

0

1

4

3

SEC

8

SYR2221

Research Based Learning in Psychology 1

0

0

2

0

Research Project

Semester IV Credits: 20

Sr. No.

SU Course Code

Course Name

Teaching Load

Credits

SU Course Type

L

T

P

Theory

1

SYT2209

Perspective of Psychological Disorders

3

1

0

4

Core

2

SYT2210

Personality Theories & Application

3

0

0

3

Core

3

SYT2211

Understanding Social Behaviour

3

0

0

3

Core

4

SYT2212

Psychology of Stress

3

0

0

3

Minor Elective

Practical/Viva-Voce/Jury

5

SYP2215

Psychology Practicum- 1

0

0

2

2

Practical

6

SYP2216

Psychology Practicum- 2

0

0

2

2

Practical

6

CCU701

Community Connect

0

0

4

2

AEC

8

SYR2222

Research Based Learning in Psychology 2

0

0

2

1

Research Project

Semester IV Credits: 20

Sr. No.

SU Course Code

Course Name

Teaching Load

Credits

SU Course Type

L

T

P

Theory

1

SYT3301

Organizational Behaviour & Psychology

4

0

0

4

Core

2

SYT3302

Applied Positive Psychology

4

0

0

4

Core

3

SYT3303

Introduction to Clinical Psychology

4

0

0

4

Core

4

SYT3304

Applied Counselling Psychology

4

0

0

4

Core

Practical/Viva-Voce/Jury

5

SYP3305

Psychology Practicum- 3

0

0

4

2

Practical

6

SYP3306

Psychology Practicum- 4

0

0

4

2

Practical

7

SYR3321

Research Based Learning in Psychology 3

0

0

2

0

Research Project

Semester V Credits: 20

Sr. No.

SU Course Code

Course Name

Teaching Load

Credits

SU Course Type

L

T

P

Theory

1

SYT3308

Perspectives in Gender Psychology

4

0

0

4

Minor Elective

2

SYT3309

Psychology of Environment Behavior

4

0

0

4

Minor Elective

3

SYT3310

Workplace Behavior and Psychology

4

0

0

4

Minor Elective

4

SYT3311

Consumer Behavior & Psychology

3

0

0

3

Multidisciplinary

5

ENT3311

Introduction to French

2

0

0

2

AEC

Practical/Viva-Voce/Jury

6

SYR3322

Research Based Learning in Psychology 4

0

0

2

1

Research Project

7

SHP3302/SHP3301

Industry Connect/Summer Internship

0

0

1

2

Summer Internship

Semester VI Credits: 20/ APPRENTICESHIP: 20

Or

APPRENTICESHIP

Sr. No.

SU Course Code

Course Name

Teaching Load

Credits

SU Course Type

L

T

P

Practical/Viva-Voce/Jury

1

SYP3333

APPRENTICESHIP

0

0

40

20

Project

Semester VI Credits: 20

Sr. No.

SU Course Code

Course Name

Teaching Load

Credits

SU Course Type

L

T

P

Theory

1

SYT4401

Understanding Psychopathology

4

0

0

4

Core

2

SYT4402

Introduction to Psychodiagnostics

4

0

0

4

Core

3

SYT4432

Fundamental of Psychiatry

4

0

0

4

Core

4

SYT4404

Foundation of Neuropsychology

4

0

0

4

Core

5

SYT4405

Indian Psychology

4

0

0

4

Minor Elective (for Apprenticeship)

Practical/Viva-Voce/Jury

6

SYP4406

SPSS Lab

0

0

4

2

Practical

7

SYP4407

Nvivo Lab

0

0

4

2

Practical

8

SYP4409

Advanced Experiments in Psychology

0

0

2

1

Practical

9

SYP4408

Psychology Case study

0

0

2

1

Practical

Semester VII Credits: 20

Sr. No.

SU Course Code

Course Name

Teaching Load

Credits

SU Course Type

L

T

P

Theory

1

SYT4410

Yoga & Psychology

4

0

0

4

Minor Elective

2

SYT4430

Science of Happiness & Well being

2

2

0

4

Minor Elective

3

SYT4431

Academic Writing & Publication

3

0

0

3

Multidisciplinary

4

SYT4403

Forensic and Criminal Psychology

3

0

0

3

Multidisciplinary

SYT4433

Organizational Change, Theories and

Practice

Practical/Viva-Voce/Jury

5

SYP4415

Research Design Lab

0

0

2

1

Practical

6

SYP4416

Quantitative Techniques Lab

0

0

2

1

Practical

7

SYR4450

Psychology Project

0

0

8

4

Project

Semester VIII Credits: 20

Or

APPRENTICESHIP

Sr. No.

SU Course Code

Course Name

Teaching Load

Credits

SU Course Type

L

T

P

Practical/Viva-Voce/Jury

1

SYP4433

APPRENTICESHIP

0

0

40

20

Project

Semester VIII Credits: 20

Sr. No.

SU Course Code

Course Name

Teaching Load

Credits

SU Course Type

     

L

T

P

   

Theory

1

SYT4401

Understanding Psychopathology

4

0

0

4

Core

2

SYT4402

Introduction to Psychodiagnostics

4

0

0

4

Core

3

SYT4404

Foundation of Neuropsychology

4

0

0

4

Core

4

SYT4405

Indian Psychology

4

0

0

4

Minor Elective

Practical/Viva-Voce/Jury

5

SYP4406

SPSS Lab

0

0

2

2

Practical

6

SYP4407

Nvivo Lab

0

0

2

2

Practical

7

SYP4409

Advanced Experiments in Psychology

0

0

2

1

Practical

8

SYP4408

Psychology Case study

0

0

2

1

Practical

7

SYR4451

Psychology Project I

0

0

6

3

Research Project

Semester VII Total -23

Sr. No.

SU Course Code

Course Name

Teaching Load

Credits

SU Course Type

     

L

T

P

   

Theory

1

SYT4409

Behavioral Forensics Psychology

3

0

0

3

Core

2

SYT4410

Yoga & Psychology

4

0

0

4

Minor Elective

Practical/Viva-Voce/Jury

3

SYP4411

Criminal Case Study

0

0

2

1

Practical

4

SYR4452

Psychology Project II

0

0

18

9

Research Project

Semester VIII Credits -17

Total Credits – 160

Programme Curricula
S.No. Academic year Curricula Link

1

2025-26 View Details
Eligibility Criteria
For National Students
  • Sr. Secondary (10+2) with minimum 50% marks.
  • Proficiency in English Communication.
For International Students The eligibility criterion for all programs for international applicants is minimum 50% in the qualifying examination and having studied the pre-requisite subjects for admission in to the desired program.
Career path you can choose after the course
  • Psychologist
  • Therapist
  • Counselor
  • Instructor
  • Clinical psychologist
  • Academician
  • Research Scientist 
  • Psychiatric Assistant
  • Community Relations Officer
  • Health educator

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