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Department of Psychology / BA Psychology, English Literature
The Bachelor’s programme in Psychology and English Literature offers an interdisciplinary foundation that deepens understanding of human behaviour, mental processes, and cognitive functions. The curriculum integrates fundamental, core, and elective courses spanning cognitive, clinical, developmental, social, organisational, and biological psychology alongside English literature. Students gain a balance of theoretical insight and practical application through research projects, internships, case studies, and community engagement.
The programme sharpens analytical thinking, problem-solving, and research skills while fostering communication, empathy, teamwork, and ethical sensitivity. Field visits and applied assignments bridge classroom learning with real-world challenges. The final-year thesis or capstone project consolidates learning into professional practice. The BA is a three-year degree programme. However, as per the provisions of the new National Education Policy (NEP 2020), a student may continue into the fourth year and earn a BA Honours degree.
Integrates psychology (cognitive, clinical, developmental, social, organisational and biological) with English literature for a richer understanding of human experience.
Research projects, internships, case studies, community engagement and field visits bridge classroom learning with real-world challenges.
Three-year BA degree with the option to continue into the fourth year and earn a BA Honours degree under NEP 2020.
Graduates can pursue careers in mental health support, HR, content & communication, research, education and higher studies.
A three-year interdisciplinary undergraduate pathway combining psychology and English literature for careers in people, communication and research.
Programme: Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and English Literature
Duration: 3 Years (Optional 4th Year – BA Honours under NEP 2020)
Mode: Full-Time Undergraduate Programme
Academic Focus: Psychology (cognitive, clinical, developmental, social, organisational, biological) integrated with English literature
Practical Component: Research projects, internships, case studies, community engagement, field visits and final-year thesis / capstone
Pathway: Mental health support, HR, content & communication, research, education and higher studies (MA / M.Sc)
Review the mandatory academic qualifications and minimum score criteria required for admission.
Candidates who have completed Higher Secondary (10+2 / PUC) or Equivalent with an aggregate of 40% or an equivalent CGPA are eligible.
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Understanding of cognitive, clinical, developmental, social, organisational and biological psychology.
Ability to engage with English literature to deepen understanding of human experience, culture and communication.
Competence in research methods, analytical thinking, problem-solving and project-based inquiry.
Strong communication, empathy, teamwork and ethical sensitivity for working with people and ideas.
Ability to apply psychological and literary insight through internships, case studies and community engagement.
Preparation for roles in counselling support, HR, content, research and education, as well as postgraduate studies.
Understanding human behaviour and the power of language together opens doors to careers in mental health, education, organisations and communication. An interdisciplinary programme that combines Psychology with English Literature builds both scientific insight and expressive competence.
The BA Psychology, English Literature programme integrates core psychological domains with literary study, practical projects and community engagement, preparing students for diverse professional and academic pathways.
Choosing this programme enables students to:
With a unique blend of psychology and literature, graduates emerge ready for people-centred careers and further studies in India and abroad.