Difference Between BA Psychology and BSc Psychology

Ever wondered why people are more scared of giving public speeches than dying? Or that people are inherently bad multitaskers? All these questions unfurl the human psyche; why people behave or feel the way they do? Psychology, the scientific study of the human mind and behavior, is a fascinating subject and is also one of the most popular subjects in the world. If you wish to study psychology then this article is perfect for you because we will compare the two most popular psychology programs: BA Psychology and BSc Psychology. Keep reading to find out which is the perfect program for you and what exactly is the difference BA Psychology and BSc Psychology.

Understanding the Difference Between BA Psychology and BSc Psychology

Programme Details	BA Psychology	BSc Psychology
Duration	3 years	3 years
Discipline	Arts	Science
Eligibility	Humanities stream with Psychology	Science stream with Psychology
Admission	Merit/Entrance	Merit/Entrance
Focus	Theory and Philosophy	Scientific and Logical

BA Psychology and BSc psychology are undergraduate programmes offered by various colleges and universities.

• The duration of both programs is three years. 
• The primary difference between the two disciplines lies in the coursework and syllabus; BA Psychology as a discipline is oriented towards liberal arts while BSc psychology is more technical and scientific with a focus on Maths and Statistics. 
• BA Psychology is ideal for students who have a liberal arts background and wish to pursue a career in fields like counselling, education, social work, journalism, law while BSc in Psychology is for students with a science background who wish to enter the medical profession or study neurosciences. 
• The major difference between BA Psychology and BSc Psychology is that as a BA psychology major student, you are more likely to get electives from the Arts stream while as a BSc psychology student, you will get science subjects as electives.
• Both the degrees are well-respected, valuable as well as marketable. Whichever program you choose should depend on your interest and preference.

Top Universities Offering BA Psychology in India

Following are some of the top universities in India that are popular among students for BA Psychology course:

• Lady Shri Ram College, Delhi University
• Gargi College, Delhi University
• Indraprastha College for Women, Delhi
• Symbiosis College of Arts and Commerce, Pune
• Amity University, Noida
• Christ University, Bangalore
• Fergusson College, Pune
• Pondicherry University
• St Xaviers College, Mumbai
• Presidency College, Kolkata

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Top Universities Offering BSc Psychology in India

Following are some of the popular universities that offer quality driven BSc psychology course in India:

• Stella Maris College, Chennai
• Women’s Christian College, Chennai
• Ethiraj College For Women, Chennai
• Chandigarh University
• Ashoka University
• Kerala University 

Universities Offering BA Psychology Abroad

Following list represents name of top universities that offer BA Psychology course abroad:

• Harvard University, USA
• Stanford University, USA
• University of Oxford, UK
• University of Cambridge, UK
• Yale University, USA
• University of California, Berkeley 
• University College London, UCL, UK

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Universities Offering BSc Psychology Abroad

The list below represents the name of top-notch universities abroad that offer quality-driven BSc. Psychology degree:

• University of Birmingham, UK
• University of Melbourne, Australia
• University of Pittsburg, USA
• Australian National University, Australia
• Michigan State University, USA
• King’s College London, UK
• University of Guelph, Canada

Also Read: Career as an Educational Psychologist

Career Prospects after Pursuing Psychology Degree

After getting a degree in Psychology degree one can build up a career in the following fields:

• Managing social and community services
• Human Resources
• Public Relations
• Counselling, therapy and psychiatry
• Life Coaching
• Case Management
• Fundraising
• Organizational training and development
• Police and criminal investigation departments

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