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What can be done after pursuing ma in psychology ?

M.A. in Psychology has a very wide and broad scope and career can be made in numerous ways after pursuing this course. if you are thinking this course then definitely you will get a well paid job or can even start by your own. Some of the fields in which you will be having opportunity to try are as-
>Counselor
>Special education teachers
>Physicians
>Clinical social workers
>Assistants Psychologists.
>Marketing research analysts
>Advertising and public relations managers
>Sociologists

M.A. in Psychology is very good 2 years degree course in human Psychology.
Nowadays even common man is not only concern about his physical health but also in his mental health.Because of this many people who have done courses in this field are doing very well in many field need psychology expert.

Eligibility

A Bachelors Degree with a minimum of 50% marks from any recognized University. Some Universities also conduct an entrance test and/or a personal interview to select the candidates.

Top Colleges/Universities in India

University of Delhi
TATA institute of Social Sciences
AMITY University
Indian Institute of Applied Psychology
Lady Shri Ram College for Women
University of Madras
University of Pune


Candidates with MA in Psychology are hugely recruited in a private organization in various positions like in private schools they are recruited counselor. 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.

Some other job scopes are--

Marketing research analysts
Lecturer
Teacher
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 have even better career prospects.