AN OVERVIEW ABOUT MA PSYCHOLOGY IGNOU COURSE

MA Psychology is a master degree course in psychology which studies human psychology and behavior. It is observed with a thorough and extensive study of psychology as a restraint. MA Psychology course incorporates areas like motivation and nature of mind, crisis management, mental processes, conflict determination, group-think and feelings. The course of MA Psychology IGNOU aims to stimulate the students to identify emotional, behavioral and psychological anxieties as well as explicit dysfunctions. This program of MA Psychology IGNOU customarily examines the direction of psychology to various cognitive, behavioral, and societal issues. MA Psychology IGNOU course can be termed as both arts and science because it performs systematic methods to study human beings. This provides students with laboratory and classroom experience to prepare them to work in techno-scientific research and applied fields within psychology or entry into experimental doctoral and clinical programs

DURATION, STEPS AND SCOPE OF MA PSYCHOLOGY IGNOU COURSE

Duration of MA Psychology IGNOU course is from two years to five years, offered in both January and July session depending on the precise necessities of the program and one’s  particular goals. The course fee is Rs 15,600/- for the full programme to be paid year wise i.e., Rs. 7,800/- per year. There is no bar of minimum and maximum age in this course.

The medium of instruction is English. Under the Indira Gandhi National University, the comprehensive policy of ‘openness’ eligibility  guidelines, all those who have completed graduation in  BA Psychology, are eligible for  admission in masters that is  MA Psychology IGNOU. There will be no admission test. The Eligibility to get IGNOU MA psychology admission is a Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university.

Students who are enthusiastic in seeking an IGNOU MA Psychology admission, enjoy working with people, want to further their understanding, and are seeking a profession that requires an advanced degree. Masters from theseprograms pursue many careers, including working as rehabilitation specialists, human resource managers, public relations delegates, college instructors, psychiatric practitioners, behavioural counsellors, and health project administrators.           

STEPS for MA psychology IGNOU admission 2019

Indira Gandhi National Open University has extended the last date of admission for MA psychology course to August 14, 2019. Candidates can fill the application form of MA psychology IGNOU admission 2019 in both offline and online mode. To be eligible for this course, candidates need a bachelor’s degree or a higher degree from an identified university.

Candidates can apply for IGNOU MA psychology admission by following the below-given steps:

  1. Registration.

-Candidates must register themselves first by generating a username and password.

  • Login and Fill the
    form.

-Login to the website and fill the necessary pieces of information.

  • Uploading Documents.

Upload scanned document of Photograph, signature, Age Proof, Educational Qualification and  Category/Caste Certificate (ST/SC/OBC/GEN).

  • Preview.

– After uploading the scanned documents, candidates can view application form from the “preview” option.

  • Fee Submission.

– Candidates can pay the MA Psychology IGNOU fee through debit card, credit card, net banking.

Candidates seeking to take admission in MA psychology course can apply through the IGNOU Online admission portal within the designated time or they can also apply for  MA psychology course offered by INDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY  before within the stipulated time through the IGNOU re-registration portal. As per the semester examinations, IGNOU conducts Term-end Examination twice a year i.e. June & December.

Scope of Masters in psychology IGNOU 

Candidates who have completed their Masters in psychology IGNOU can make their mark and attempt a career as a psychologist in the following lucrative branches of psychology i.e.,  Clinical Psychology, Counselling Psychology, Health Psychology, Teaching  and Research Psychology, Industrial/Organisational Psychology, Sports Psychology, Agency/Community counselling, Educational Psychology, School Psychology, Forensic Psychology and Social Work.

After MA psychology course, you can become a clinical psychologist by seeking a Professional Diploma in Clinical Psychology, work as a counsellor/therapist/school instructor (diploma in guidance & counselling ) /psychologist directly after MA, become a counsellor in government hospitals, be a government teacher in Secondary/Higher Secondary schools.

MA Psychology course is an extremely worthwhile and lucrative field of study. A psychologist payroll depends on many factors like his/her eligibility, area of specialization, and knowledge in the profession.

MA PSYCHOLOGY IGNOU REVIEW

Overall MA psychology IGNOU review is going good in terms of course, assignments,

practical’s etc. Aside from this, if you want to become a Psychologist then after the completion of your MA Psychology IGNOU, you need a consent form from “American Psychological Association” or other alike psychological organizations and when you’ll get it then you’re a valid Psychologist and can start your own business or can join Hospitals, schools etc.

Now you are provided with all the information regarding MA psychology IGNOU. We hope the aforementioned article helps you. If you have any doubt, drop your queries below and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

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Comments (119)

  1. giridhar tagade
    December 29, 2019 Reply

    i a m working for differently abled children as a physiotherapist .
    i want to study ma psychology.
    please guide if it s possible to study at the same time while working as physiotherapist.

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      • Mayank.gold143@gmail.com
        February 28, 2021 Reply

        I want master degree in psychology

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  2. SHIKHA SALONI
    January 19, 2020 Reply

    Is there any hidden charges also like exam fee , project fee etc. Except program fee ???
    Plz reply me soon

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      • Sanjany
        June 23, 2020 Reply

        Fro WHEN the admission will start for 2020

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      • Ishika dixit
        September 29, 2020 Reply

        I want to study MA psychologist.I have done BA programme.what is the scope after MA.And when will be start 2020 admission?

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          • Kioo Law
            March 2, 2023

            i want to study masters in psychology will it be good for me

      • Karthika karthik
        April 10, 2021 Reply

        I am house wife also i had completed B A sociology (correspondence course) Then can i join this M A pshychology program of ignou b coz i am very interested.pls reply

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  3. RAM
    January 26, 2020 Reply

    hi is ignou ma psychology is approved by kerala psc and universities in kerala

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  4. Bhawana
    February 5, 2020 Reply

    Hello
    Iam pursuing ma psychology 2016 july session but i have not completed it , only project os left….pls tell me that if the duration is going to expire or what should i do

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      • Vidhi
        February 24, 2022 Reply

        Hi
        I have done b com in 2004
        Can I do master in psychology from ignou and then phd from RCI to become clinical psychologist

  5. Wishwa
    February 9, 2020 Reply

    I have completed my Btech in EE. AM I eligible for THis course in Ma Psychology??

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  6. Tamilselvi
    February 17, 2020 Reply

    I want to sTudy ma psychology during current academic year – 2020-22. Pl send det

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  7. Nikita singh
    March 10, 2020 Reply

    I Have completed my BCA AND MBA (IT), AM I ELIGIBLE FOR MA PSYCHOLOGY COURSE? IS IT A REGULAR COURSE SINCE AM WORKING IN A NATIONALISED BANK AT PRESENT?

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  8. Aparna
    March 12, 2020 Reply

    I want to do MA psychology,
    I m a science graduate and working as tgt n.sc in delhi administration
    M I eligible for pgt psychology after doing this course

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  9. bharat bansal
    April 5, 2020 Reply

    I am graduated in B.Tech(ECE). Am i eligible for MA in Psychology?

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    • SNehith padmanabhan
      June 17, 2020 Reply

      I am a bTech graduate (ECE) currentLy working in The it field. Am i eligible for m.A psychology?

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  10. Shruti Gilra
    April 23, 2020 Reply

    I AM GRADUATED IN BCOM, AM I ELIGIBLE FOR MA IN PSYCHOLOGY?
    IF YES, THEN PLEASE SEND ME DETAILS REGARDING THE ADMISSION PROCEDURE, FEE STRUCTURE, SYLLABUS ETC.

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  11. harishankar
    April 28, 2020 Reply

    Hi, I am a working professional with interest in pursuing MA in Psychology. Is this course offered by ignou suitable for working professionals so that i can attend the classroom sessions over weekend?

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      • LIpin
        June 13, 2020 Reply

        Can you forward me the mail as well ? I also had the same question

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  12. Mukesh Sati
    May 2, 2020 Reply

    What kind of project we have to prepare during the course?

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  13. MOUSUM BURAGOHAIN
    May 2, 2020 Reply

    Can I do Ma in psychology i have done I have done graduation in geology.

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  14. Shanti
    May 3, 2020 Reply

    I have completed my bachelor’s in Botany. Am I eligible for admission to masters in Psychology from ignou?

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  15. Saba
    May 4, 2020 Reply

    I will complete my b.A in pSychology this year
    I want to apply For m.A this year itself can u send me the details of the course place,fees and timing.

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  16. Prinavya
    May 5, 2020 Reply

    I am thinking to persue masters in psychology. If possible i need full details regarding this course

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    • michelle daddimane
      January 4, 2021 Reply

      I want to take admission in MA PSYCHOLOGY. But my BA did not have psychology as a subject. And I am working so am i eligible for admission?

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  17. Megha
    May 12, 2020 Reply

    When can I take admission in MA in psychology for July 2020.

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  18. Dr.Sudha
    May 13, 2020 Reply

    i completed mphil and PhD from ninhans in Psychiatric social work,i want to know can i get any relaxation for practicum or theory paper because i already had all these exposures

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  19. Ankita
    June 9, 2020 Reply

    Hello
    I’m pursuing M.A. PSYCHOLOGY from session Jan 2017 & I didN’t completed it only first year exams I’d given After that no assignment no projects I’ll do & I have also paid my second semester fees too… Than what Should I do now please help

  20. Guru
    June 13, 2020 Reply

    I would like to apply for MA in psychology. I have 10 years experience in IT field. What is the eligibility and how to apply?

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      • Jayshree Karunakaran Pillai
        August 30, 2020 Reply

        Hello IGNOU Team… i have same profile. I am a BSc Maths plus MBA from Mumbai University with 15 years IT experience. I am interested in MA In psychology. Would i be eligible for the same?

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  21. Smita T
    June 17, 2020 Reply

    I have done B Pharmacy. Am i eligi for ma in psychology?

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  22. MOHAMMED FIRDOSE
    July 8, 2020 Reply

    I completed my BTECH in CSE. Am I eligible to masters in psychology? IF possible, i need full details regarding this course.

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  23. Priyank Sharad Nimje
    July 16, 2020 Reply

    When can I take admission in MA in psychology for 2020.

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  24. Anil
    July 18, 2020 Reply

    I did B Tech in mech. Am i eligible for MA in psychology ?

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  25. GOLDI SINGH
    July 23, 2020 Reply

    I am a commerce graduate and having one year diploma in psychology,am i ealigble for course

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  26. Umesh
    August 1, 2020 Reply

    i want to do a course in MA psychology and also MSCCFT COURSE which is better course

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  27. Anshu Chhabra
    August 22, 2020 Reply

    Hi, I want to do MA in psychology but I dint study psychology in ba. I also have masters degree in English and philosophy. Can I do MA psychology through IGNOU ?

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  28. Muazzam
    September 22, 2020 Reply

    Hii dear sir/mam I wants ignu psychology material for upsc preparation

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    September 22, 2020 Reply

    Hii dear sir/ mam I want psychology material for competition exam NET and other exam because ignou material best material

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  30. Anupama n
    September 23, 2020 Reply

    I want to join for ma psychology. Please guide

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  31. Sachin
    January 4, 2021 Reply

    I want to pursue ma in psychology in 2021 .Need more details regarding career prospects and subject material.Kindly inform.

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  32. Alles Jose K G
    January 6, 2021 Reply

    When is the last date for ignou MA psycology in 2021.

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  33. Simran Moolchandani
    January 11, 2021 Reply

    I AM GRADUATED IN BCOM, AM I ELIGIBLE FOR MA IN PSYCHOLOGY?
    IF YES, THEN PLEASE SEND ME DETAILS REGARDING THE ADMISSION PROCEDURE, FEE STRUCTURE, SYLLABUS ETC.

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  34. Mounika Thatakula
    January 12, 2021 Reply

    Hello,

    I have done my bachelor’s and master’s in metallurgy. But I’m interested in pursuing masters in psychology to make a difference in the society. Am I eligible?

  35. Remya Biju
    January 28, 2021 Reply

    hi is ignou ma psychology is approved by kerala psc and universities in kerala

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  36. Darvik
    February 6, 2021 Reply

    I want to register for Master of Arts (Psychology) programme(MAPC).
    Feeds mentioned on the website is different from what it appears at the time of payment.
    Also, fees mentioned in website is for one year. I want to inquire if the fees mentioned at the time of registration online is for one year or one semester

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  37. Varsha Tayde
    February 11, 2021 Reply

    I have completed my B.E in ETC
    I eligible for THis course in Ma Psychology??

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  38. Varsha Tayde
    February 11, 2021 Reply

    I have completed my B.E in ETC
    I eligible for THis course in Ma Psychology

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  39. Manik
    February 25, 2021 Reply

    Iam from commerce (b.com) background and i would like to persue m.a physcology. Wil i get licence to become a physcologist? If so what is the route for that.!!

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    • Smruthikurup
      July 26, 2021 Reply

      Fees structure in 2021 july session

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  40. MDABDUL WAHED
    March 2, 2021 Reply

    I AM MBBS DOCTOR, WANT TO START MY CAREER AS CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST, WHICH COURSE WOULD BE ADVANTEGIOUS FOR ME?

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      • Sindhu
        June 18, 2021 Reply

        Am an IT graduate. And also completed M.sc Yoga . Am I eligible for MA psychology..

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  41. Nimya Varghese
    April 10, 2021 Reply

    i am a bcom graduate. am i eligible for this course? please reply…

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  42. Anisha Singh
    April 22, 2021 Reply

    What is your admission criteria for MA Psychology Distance course 2021-2023?

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  43. Amith Kumar
    April 26, 2021 Reply

    As a designer, user psychology is very important while designing product. There are three optionals to choose from for the second year. I’ve ruled out Clinical Psychology.
    Between Counseling Psychology and Organizational Psychology, which is preferable?

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  44. ANVAR HUSSAIN MOKKAN
    June 14, 2021 Reply

    I am doing MAPC with Clinical Psychology as elective. What should I do to practice as a clinical psychologist after this course.

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  45. Rajeev Kamthi
    July 2, 2021 Reply

    My wife wants to do MA psychology, she have done BSc in radiological imaging technology,
    We just want to if she can practice as a psychologist after the completion of MA psychology

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  46. Dr. Abesh Chakraborty
    August 14, 2021 Reply

    Hi,
    I have done Ph.D. in Zoology and working as an Assistant Professor, but in my spare time I like to practice clinical/counselling psychology, can I do that after an MA from IGNOU, kindly guide me.
    Thanks and regards

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  47. Shiv
    June 26, 2022 Reply

    Hi , Thankyou this is very helpful. I am looking to explore a career as an animal pyschologist. Is it an upcoming field? After completing MA what else is required? Is there a scope in this field in India /abroad?

  48. Soumya
    September 4, 2022 Reply

    Is MA psychology from IGNOU eligible to apply for Karnataka SET exam?

  49. Soumya
    September 4, 2022 Reply

    Is MA Psychology from IGNOU eligible to apply for Karnataka SET exam? Can we apply for government job?

  50. Kioo Law
    March 2, 2023 Reply

    i want to study masters in psychology will it be good for me

  51. Rugweda
    June 26, 2023 Reply

    I want to study this course after engineering how is the process

  52. Vaishali
    August 9, 2023 Reply

    Can I practice as counselor after completing MA pyschology from IGNOU. Do I need to register with RCI for obtaining licence to practice? I want to practice as freelance counselor

  53. Pushplata Pandey
    January 14, 2024 Reply

    Would you please guide me that how can I get consent from APA. Recently I’ve given last year exam of Masters in Counseling Psychology.

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