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MA Psychology Jobs, Career Options, Salary Trend, Profiles 2023

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Psychology can be described as the study of human behavior in simple words. MA Psychology aims at enabling the students in identification of issue related to emotions, behavior, and psychology. These skills provide graduates with endless opportunities.

There are a number of fields where a psychology graduate can make a successful career. Such fields are of health psychology, clinical psychology, sports psychology, educational psychology, school counseling, industrial psychology, social work, and counseling psychology.

They can work in different sectors like in defense forces, prisons, advertising industry, vocational rehabilitation centers, community mental health centers on the profiles of psychiatric assistant, urban planning officer, forensic psychologist, personnel administration, public relation officer, research psychologist, media, clergy.

Top recruiters for Psychology students are:

  • Fortis
  • Apollo
  • Columbia Asia
  • Max
  • Medanta
  • Care Hospitals

MA Psychology graduates can work for top companies at different job profiles. Some of them are given below in the table.

Job Profile Description 
Clinical Psychologist Responsible for giving assessment and treatment to people with psychological problems. Provide therapy to the people who suffer from normal psychological crises and psychiatric disorders.
Health Psychologist Needs to conduct and design programs which help individual stop alcoholism, shed smoking, stay fit, manage stress and lose weight.
Industrial Psychologist Works to help the organization in keeping the employees motivated, productivity enhanced and attrition rate low. Develop ways to enhance work productivity by harnessing the relationship between people and their work.
Teaching Responsible for teaching and interacting with students at university. Research on related topics, attend seminars, systematic record keeping of student activities and focused and proactive academic counseling
Counseling Psychologist Requires to treat adjustment problem along with other emotional and behavioral issues.
School Psychologist Help troubled children encountering difficulties at school. Diagnose problems and suggest solutions to the same.
Sports Psychologists Entrusted with assessing the psychological factors affecting athletic performance and find ways to improve the same. Also needs to overlook the psychological effect of training and exercise on sportsmen.
Community Counselor Tasked with counseling in human services agencies in the local community by providing preventive services and implementing a counseling program.

MA Psychology: Salary Trends

In today’s hectic and fast moving world there is a huge demand for psychologists. More people are getting mentally ill then physically because there is a large level of stress in people of every age group. Projected employment for psychologists is around 190,000. According to the figures given by Occupational Outlook Handbook, the annual median salary of an experienced psychologist in 2014 was around 24 lakhs. While on an average an entry-level candidate can earn up to 30,000 INR per month.

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Master of Arts [MA] (Psychology) : 13 answered questions

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Ques. How is the MA in psychology distance course at IGNOU? What are the job prospects of it compared to a regular distance course?

● Top Answer By Arijit Pathak on 13 Oct 22

Ans. Admission is available in two sessions: July and January. The university supplies the study material, which is fine. It follows a year system, with 7 courses (6 theory and 1 practical) in the first year and 6 in the second year (3 theory, 1 practical, 1 internship requiring at least 240 hours total, and 1 project/research (can only be done if you pass the Research Methodology and Statistics subjects in the first year)). There are three optional courses to choose from in the second year of IGNOU's MA in Psychology. Clinical psychiatry Psychology of counseling Psychology in the workplace Each has different job prospects, and it is believed you will be familiar with them because it is clear from their names what fields they represent. The procedure is extremely simple. Obtain admission, complete assignments, and register for the exam at the desired exam center. After passing the exams, which can take between three and six years. Following that, you will be given a mark sheet and a provisional certificate. To obtain an original degree, you must wait at least six to twelve months for the convocation to be held by IGNOU, and you must pay a nominal fee of Rs 600-900 for registration and certificate. If you are unable to attend the convocation, your certificate will be mailed to your home address. However, the practicals and viva-voce are an exception because some of the exams were conducted recently (depending on the Regional/Study center). It is acceptable in the first year, but if it occurs in the second year, it may cause a hindrance for higher education because the certificates may not be available at the right time for seeking admission, (seems IGNOU is nowadays quickly distributing the provisional and statement of marks. The good news is that you will receive it directly to your home via post after completing the course). The learner must submit assignments for all theory papers, and writing them will take a lot of time, but it will be beneficial for a passionate learner of psychology. If you want to pursue this MA in Psychology from IGNOU, you must fully commit to this course because the field of psychology is vast. So working while pursuing this course may not be the best option because it may require 3 months of internship, pure research work, and an ocean of writing work.  Regarding the job prospects, as a student of the specific course, you hope to win the UGC NET/JRF and continue your education to become a lecturer. If I get the JRF, I plan to pursue an M Phil in Clinical Psychology and become a licensed clinical practitioner in the mental health field.Read more
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Ques. What are the career opportunities after MA psychology from IGNOU?

● Top Answer By Malabika Dasgupta on 11 Feb 22

Ans. The career opportunities are similar to that of doing an MA in Psychology from any other university. You can become a Psychology teacher or Counselor in clinics, schools, or colleges. You can start your own therapy clinic. You can take NET if you want to become a degree college lecturer.  The video speaks of the various career opportunities in the field of Psychology Additonally, you can also go for higher studies and pursue M.Phil or P.hD. Read more
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Ques. IGNOU: Has anyone over here done a MAPC master's in psychology or a Ph.D. in psychology via distance learning?

● Top Answer By Raj Yadav on 18 Oct 22

Ans. It is a well-planned course that includes a required internship, research project, and term-end examinations (TEE). According to some practicing psychologists, the study material appears to be on par with regular university courses. The main difference is that you can complete the course over a 5-year period, with exams held twice a year. As a result, you can write exams for 2-3 subjects each term and finish the course while working full-time. IGNOU has two points of contact for you: SC Study Centre: This is where lectures and practicals will be held, assignments must be submitted, and course-related questions will be answered. There are two in Mumbai: Hansraj College in Khar and Seva Sadan in Ulhasnagar. Regional Centre RC: This is your administrative point for receiving books, issuing ID cards, making changes to exam centers, and so on. This is the IGNOU's general office in Mulund West, Mumbai, for all courses. IGNOU PROBLEMS The RC is sometimes unresponsive, and with a low student-to-administrative representative ratio (IGNOU has no upper limit on the number of students it can admit), it is difficult to get questions answered. To receive a response, students must send emails in bulk. IGNOU (or RC) appoints teachers to give IGNOU lectures in addition to their regular teaching duties. IGNOU urgently needs to address these concerns in order to maintain and improve students' trust in the system.Read more
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Ques. Is someone with an MA in psychology from IGNOU, eligible for RCI registration?

● Top Answer By Raneeta Banerjee on 24 May 22

Ans. No, but you are eligible to get admission at RCI recognized institutes. If you have done an MA in Psychology from IGNOU, you will need to do an M.Phil or a Ph.D. from an RCI affiliated University or hospital, to get RCI registration. You can apply for RCI registration after completing the M.Phil or Ph.D. Read more
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Ques. Which is better for an MA/MSc in psychology through distance learning, IGNOU or Annamalai University?

● Top Answer By Singdha Bnerjee on 05 Mar 22

Ans. One of my friends completed his MA in Industrial Psychology through IGNOU. According to him, it is a well-thought-out course with a term-end examination, compulsory internship, and research projects. My friend also consulted with some practicing Psychologists regarding the study material. According to them, the course is at par with the regular university courses.  The advantage of this course is that you can complete the course over a period of 5 years and examinations are taken twice each year. So, you can take examinations for 2-3 subjects each term and complete the course easily along with a full-time course or job. Study Center and Regional Center are two points of contact for IGNOU.  Lately, there have been some issues regarding RCs and teachers in IGNOU. Going forward they need to address these issues. Read more
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Ques. Which one is better correspondence course MA psychology from from IGNOU or MSc Psychology from University of Madras?

● Top Answer By Ritabhari Dasgupta on 13 Jul 22

Ans. IGNOU is better recognized for distance courses. So, pursuing a correspondence course in MA Psychology will be better. However, if possible try to do a regular course in counseling, clinical or industrial psychology. Psychology is practical oriented subject, and you will need to do dissertations, practicals, and internships as a part of coursework. Being a practical-based course, the career outcomes of correspondence degrees in Psychology are somewhat limited.Read more
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Ques. Does NIMHANS in Bengaluru have an M.A. in psychology?

● Top Answer By Muktesh Shukla on 03 Oct 23

Ans. No, NIMHANS Bangalore does not offer an M.A. or MSc in Psychology. The Department of Clinical Psychology was started in 1954. Currently, it offers a two-year full-time M. Phil. program and a three-year doctoral program in Clinical Psychology. Additionally, the department also offers certificate programs in  Child and Family Therapy (6 months) Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (6 months) Positive Psychology Perspective (1 month).  Additionally, NIMHANS also conducts workshops and conferences regularly.Read more
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Ques. Which is better for pursuing MA psychology course, Chandigarh, Chitkara or Lovely Professional University?

● Top Answer By Aditi Banerjee on 23 Mar 23

Ans. My friend is an MA Psychology student at Chandigarh University. In her opinion, it is one of the best MA courses offered in India. She justified her opinion through a number of reasons some of which I have listed below The university offers not one but two courses in psychology - MA in Psychology and MA in Clinical Psychology. The university offers necessary practical exposure to prepare students to excel in the field of psychology. The teachers are fully experienced and also experienced in the area of research studies and publications.  All the electives are distributed throughout the semesters with adequate practical knowledge. Additional exposure is offered in the form of field visits, expert talks, experiments, and field training. Another major highlight is the foreign exchange program wherein students are sent to foreign universities and get certified for the respective section from the respective country. The gap between theoretical knowledge and practical approach is filled through internship opportunities. Overall, the quality of teaching is a major USP that students consider while choosing this university.Read more
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Ques. Which one is the best: an M.Sc in Applied Psychology from Annamalai University’s distance education or an M.A in Applied Psychology from Chandigarh University’s distance education?

● Top Answer By Niraj Thakur on 19 Nov 22

Ans. It will be difficult to choose between Annamalai University and Chandigarh University, just as it is difficult to choose where to study when there are so many options. I recommend that you look into Chandigarh University's distance learning program. Chandigarh University's distance education department is relatively new, but it is very promising. The Institute of Distance & Online Learning at Chandigarh University is UGC-DEB accredited, making it an approved distance learning program. Moving on, the facilities and support in distance programs are very helpful and student-friendly. First and foremost, you will receive all study materials and have free access to their online content, which includes videos, e-courses, SLM, and quizzes. Aside from multimedia and course materials, the CU LMS (Learning Management System for distance learners) includes features such as rubrics, teacher and instructor-facilitated learning, a discussion board, a course tracker, download and submit assignments, interact with faculty, and a virtual programming environment and e-library. Furthermore, despite being a distance learner, you will be able to visit the campus, participate in numerous workshops and seminars, and gain first-hand experience with industry tools. With a curriculum that meets international and industry standards, you will also have access to the university's placement drive, which means you can even be placed via distance education.Read more
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Ques. I have completed my BE in Computer Science this year I like to pursue an MA in Psychology in distance education in Madras University or any other college if possible. Am I eligible to apply?

● Top Answer By Ambalika Das on 30 Nov 21

Ans. Yes, Under the limitations of UGC, every college can regulate and formulate a different set of requirements that they think is appropriate for admissions. It is difficult to tell that about Madras University, but in IGNOU you cannot pursue an MA in Psychology without a BA or B.Sc degree in Psychology. If you are only interested in the course and do not mind what the degree provides, then you can download the IGNOU books for free and read and learn from them. But if you are interested in a Masters degree in Psychology (or any other applied courses) for making a career, then it is suggested you do the course which is full-time. If you want to add another degree to your calibre but do not want to make a career, then you can opt for any other average University that accepts BE or B.Tech.Read more
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