Career after M.A in Psychology

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MA in Psychology has to offer lots of areas in specialization which include Child Psychology, Medical Psychology, Practical Psychology, and Industrial Psychology. The career prospect of a candidate will depend up on these specializations. Candidates can explore in each of these career paths based on the specialization. There are many jobs which a MA in Psychology graduate can explore like, schooling, counsel, child wellbeing, treatment centers, prisons, schools, adolescence guidance centers etc. The main objective of MA Psychologists is the mental wellbeing of individuals with the help of good counseling.

In India a person with a Post graduation in Psychology is only authorized to practice and provide counseling for the mentally troubled. There are numerous jobs available in private, government and semi- government organizations. The job opportunities for MA in Psychology graduates will arise in government controlled and private social service organization and consulting services, central and state schools etc. MA in Psychology Graduates is also recruited by companies as to carry out survey, research and make an evaluation and analysis.

Career in Private sector after M.A in Psychology

Candidates with MA in Psychology are hugely recruited in private organization in various positions. In many private schools there are posts open for Psychologists. Most of the schools offer student counseling as well as mental fitness services to adolescents as to guide them in the right direction. MA in Psychology graduates will also find jobs as Junior Psychologist in the community mental fitness departments. They can also find jobs with private companies involved in the research, data collection and psychoanalysis. Some can find jobs in rehabilitation centers as Assistants Psychologists.

  • Marketing research analysts
  • Advertising and public relations managers
  • Clinical social workers
  • Physicians
  • Sociologists
  • Clergy
  • Special education teachers
  • Counselor

A person with MA in Psychology also has excellent career opportunities in the Government sector. Candidates who take up Doctorate in Psychology with an emphasis in clinical, counseling, health, and educational psychology will have even better career prospects. Psychologists with an extensive training in research and computer science will also receive an added advantage over applicants.

Government Career after M.A in Psychology

In the government sector, a candidate from MA Psychology specialized in Clinical Psychology will be able to find jobs in various accredited psychiatric nursing homes. Psychologist’s services are required in many government hospitals, rehabilitation centers, schools, counseling units etc. Most of the MA Psychology graduates will be recruited in to various posts as to  providing counseling services to the mentally troubled individuals. There are full time career counselor’s jobs available in various schools which are under the control of CBSE. It is compulsory to appoint are least on counselor in schools under this board. They could also find opportunities in NGO’s and social welfare departments in the post of counselors.

Career Abroad after M.A in Psychology

Clinical Psychology is very popular in most of the developed countries and the job prospect is also excellent. In countries like UK, USA, Australia, Singapore etc students from MA Psychology will find lot of career opportunity. The profession in the Clinical Psychology is at an infantile stage in India, but in most of the developed countries this area of specialization has vast potential and huge career growth potential.

Long term Career roadmap for M.A Psychology Students

M.A in Psychology Graduates can look forward to to have an average growth rate in the coming decade. With the increase in demand for psychological services in various hospitals, educational institutions, social welfare institutes, mental rehabilitation centers, substance abuse therapy centers, various clinics and companies will surely have a positive career drive for the need of psychologist.

 
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16 Responses to “Career after M.A in Psychology”

  1. 16
    NaSaramma D:

    i have done ma psychology from andhra university distance education if any diplomas please inform nd also if any jobs

  2. 15
    deepika:

    sir/madam,
    i have done m.a. in psychology from davv indore. i m not getting any job on this basis. please help me explore diploma options and their work related skill requirements.
    thanks in advance

  3. 14
    parna dhar:

    i’m in final year B.A in psychology(general)..Can i do M.A in clinical psychology directly after B.A pass?? i would like to know that what’s prospect of a B.A psychology general candidate? please tell me.

  4. 13
    anjali prasad:

    i would like to know that after ma psychology other course is required for psychatrist or psychologist insted of Phd course

  5. 12
    Khushboo:

    I have master dgree in psychology please advise a joy if i am a house wife

  6. 11
    sam:

    hi,
    I am a Btech graduate with around 2 yrs exp in content writing field. Now I’ve been admitted to Chriist University M.Sc psychology(HRDM) program. Could anyone tell me the job prospects for me……. as a Trainer and counselor.

  7. 10
    Julaya saddam:

    M.A baat kya karna jisse career bright ban sake…,because i m student of ma wtih pshychology…,

  8. 9
    Ragini:

    Is there any oppertunity for m a psychology in banking sector and how is psychology beneficial for banking?

  9. 8
    MISS ANINDITA DEY:

    PLEASE CAN I KNOW WHAT KIND OF JOBS N IN WHICH AREAS OF PUBLIC SECTOR ARE AVAILABLE FOR INDUSTRIAL PSYCHOLOGISTS WITH MA DEGREE? IN WHICH SECTOR CAN I APPLY AFTER GETTING AN MA IN INDUSTRIAL PSYCHOLOGY?

  10. 7
    ashfaq gaazi:

    I have completed m.a. with 47% i want to be clinical psychologist
    plz tell me wat shud i do?
    Plz tell me about course, collage and duration.

  11. 6
    priyanka:

    i’m in final year b.com , can i do msc in psychology directly after b.com .

  12. 5
    chandraprakash:

    hi, i have complited my ma in psychology. plz tell me what are the job opportunity for me.

  13. 4
    nibedita meher:

    hi, i have complited my ma in psychology and pg diploma in guidance and counselling. plz tell me what are the job opportunity for me.

  14. 3
    Lavishachand:

    where all can I join as a fresher, MA Counselling psychology student as a counsellor.

  15. 2
    sam:

    what are good colleges for ma in psych in india?

  16. 1
    rwitodisha:

    Hi all,
    I would like to know after completing MA in Industrial psychology what are job opportunities available inm India and aborad ,specially in Germany.