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Psychology & Behavioural Science

Understand why people do what they do

Psychology studies the mind and behaviour.

B.A. / B.Sc. (Hons)Any streamResearch + practice
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What is this course?

About Psychology & Behavioural Science

Psychology studies the mind and behaviour. Behavioural science applies it to real decisions: why people save, buy, vote or change habits. You learn research methods and statistics along with clinical, social and cognitive psychology.

What you will study

Curriculum, year by year

Typical curriculum, year by year. Each university sets its own course list.

Year 1
  • Intro to Psychology
  • Statistics for Psychology
  • Developmental Psychology
Year 2
  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Social Psychology
  • Research Methods
  • Biological Psychology
Year 3
  • Clinical & Counselling Psychology
  • Behavioural Economics
  • Organisational Psychology
  • Practicum
Final year
  • Research thesis
  • Field placement

Specialisation areas

Clinical & counsellingBehavioural economicsUX researchOrganisational / HRSports & educational psychology
Career options

Where this can take you

Counselling / Clinical PsychologistAfter master's & licensing
UX ResearcherTech companies
Behavioural Insights AnalystConsulting, policy units
HR / People AnalyticsCorporates
School CounsellorSchools
Higher studiesMA/MSc Psychology, M.Phil Clinical
Universities offering this course

Where you can study it

FLAME University

ProgrammePsychology major (B.A. Hons)

EntranceFEAT / SAT / ACT

Ashoka University

ProgrammePsychology major

EntranceAshoka Aptitude Assessment + interview

Nayanta University

ProgrammeB.A. (Hons) Psychology major

EntranceNayanta Aptitude Test + interview

O.P. Jindal Global University

ProgrammeJindal School of Psychology & Counselling programmes

EntranceJSAT / CUET

Programme names, eligibility and entrance tests change every admission cycle. Please confirm details on each university's official admissions page before applying.

How PRATHAM helps you prepare

Your route in, planned with PRATHAM

Getting into Psychology & Behavioural Science starts with the right entrance test. PRATHAM prepares you for every test on this route, with expert faculty, updated study material and full-length mocks.

Entrance tests covered
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01

Entrance test preparation

  • Reading comprehension and verbal reasoning
  • Basic statistics and data interpretation
  • Essays on people and society
  • Interview practice
  • Aptitude mocks
  • Concept-building classes in quantitative aptitude, critical reasoning, writing and problem-solving
  • University-specific modules for Ashoka, FLAME and other liberal-arts tests
  • Mock tests that simulate the real exam, with performance analytics showing strengths and weak areas
  • Doubt-solving and mentorship in small groups and one-on-one
02

Choosing the right course and college

  • Psychometric test and report: your aptitude, strengths and personality fit, mapped to courses
  • Guidance that builds decision-making confidence for students and parents
  • College shortlisting and application strategy based on your marks, interests, eligibility and career goals
03

Application and interview preparation

  • Four-session Essay Writing Bootcamp: structuring ideas, grammar, style and timed practice
  • Past essay topics, a practice library and the SPEEL method (Statement, Point, Example, Explanation, Link), with feedback on mock essays
  • Statement of Purpose support: brainstorming, mentor-assisted drafting, an SOP bank from past admits, and final proofreading
  • SOPs tailored to each university, for example academic curiosity for Ashoka and a passion-driven story for FLAME
  • Letter of recommendation guidance: choosing recommenders, inputs for teachers and a quality checklist
  • Personal interview training plus three mock interviews (general, SOP-based and university-specific), recorded with feedback
04

Profile building

  • Profile audit to find gaps
  • Building achievements in academics, leadership, volunteering, internships and research
  • Guidance on MUNs, debates, competitions, summer programmes and online certifications
  • Professional resume and LinkedIn profile, aligned with your SOP and interview

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