BA Psychology Subjects & Syllabus 2026: Download Semester-wise PDF, Important Books

Updated on Apr 22, 2025 10:52 IST
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BA Psychology is a 3-year duration graduation course which includes general attributes such as Disciplinary knowledge, communication skills, critical thinking, problem solving, analytical reasoning, research skills, team work, reflective thinking, etc.

BA Psychology course requires students to have passed Class 12 with at least 50% marks in any stream from a recognized board of India. Most common BA Psychology entrance exams are CUET UG, SAT India, JMI Entrance, etc.

BA Psychology subjects include 14 core courses, 8 elective courses, and 4 skill & ability enhancement courses, which is covered in 6 semesters in 3 years. Students can read below for semester-wise distribution of BA Psychology course syllabus. Students can also prepare for UPSC government competitive exams after completing BA Psychology course.

How many semesters are there in BA Psychology?

There are 6 semesters in total which is covered in 3-year duration in BA Psychology course which may differ for different colleges in India. Each semester is further divided into core courses, discipline specific electives, general electives, career enhancements and ability enhancements courses. BA Psychology course is distributed in approximately 139 credits from each course in many colleges of India.

The following table shows a general outline of the BA Psychology syllabus provided in most government and private colleges of India.

BA Psychology Subjects Particulars

BA Psychology Subjects Details

Core Courses

14 (6 credits each)

Discipline Specific Electives

4 (6 credits each)

Generic Electives

4 (6 credits each)

Skill Enhancement Courses (AECC)

2 (4 credits each)

Ability Enhancement Compulsory Courses

2 (4 credits each)

Note - The information above is taken from official sites and may vary.

BA Psychology: Core Subjects List

There are a total of 14 core subjects under BA Psychology course which is mandatory for all students. The core subject list and numbers might vary from one college to another. Students can check the following table for a general overview on the BA Psychology core subjects that is provided in most government and private colleges of India.

BA Psychology Semesters

Core Subjects Topics

BA Psychology Semester 1

·       Introduction to Psychology

·       Statistical Methods for Psychological Research-I

BA Psychology Semester 2

·       Biopsychology

·       Psychology of Individual Differences

BA Psychology Semester 3

·       Development of Psychological Thought

·       Psychological Research

·       Social Psychology

BA Psychology Semester 4

·       Understanding Psychological Disorders

·       Statistical Methods for Psychological Research-II

·       Applied Social Psychology

BA Psychology Semester 5

·       Understanding and Dealing with Psychological Disorders

·       Developmental Psychology

BA Psychology Semester 6

·       Organizational Behavior

·       Counseling Psychology

Note - The information above is taken from official sites and may vary.

BA Psychology: Elective Subjects List

There are 8 general elective and discipline elective courses under BA Psychology from which students need to select only four. The elective subject list might differ for different colleges in India. Students can check some of most common elective subjects provided in colleges of India from the table below.

BA Psychology Subjects Types of Electives

BA Psychology Elective Subjects

General Elective

·       General Elective I

·       General Elective II

·       General Elective III

·       General Elective IV

Discipline Specific Elective

(Pick any four)

·       Positive Psychology

·       Human Resource Management

·       Health Psychology

·       Community Psychology

·       Cultural and Indigenous Psychology

·       Project/Dissertation

·       Psychological Perspectives in Education

·       Psychology of Disability

·       Psychology of Peace

·       Forensic Psychology

·       Introduction to Indian Psychological Thought

·       Environmental Psychology

·       Cognitive Psychology

Skill Enhancement Courses

(Pick any two)

·       Emotional Intelligence

·       Stress Management

·       Effective Decision Making

·       Educational Psychology

·       Human Resource Practices

·       Personal Growth and Development

·       Psychological Skills in Organizations

·       Psychology of Relationships

·       Learning how to Learn

·       Research Publication and Presentation

·       Skills of Communication

Ability Enhancement Compulsory Courses

·       Environmental Science

·       English Communication

Note - The information above is taken from official sites and may vary.

BA Psychology: Elective Subjects in Top Colleges

Different colleges may offer different elective subjects for BA Psychology courses. There are two types of elective courses such as general elective and  discipline specific elective. The following table shows general elective subjects for BA Psychology course in some of the best colleges in India.

BA Psychology Best Colleges

General Elective Subjects

Lady Shri Ram College for Women

·       General Psychology

·       Youth, Gender and Identity

·       Psychology for Health and Well-being

·       Psychology at Work

·       Psychology and Media

·       Inter-group Relations

·       Youth Psychology

Mithibai College of Arts

·       Personal, Professional, and Ethical Aspects of Counseling

·       Building a Counseling Relationship

·       Working in a Counseling Relationship

·       Closing Counseling Relationships

Indraprastha College for Women

·       Youth and Mental Health

·       Negotiating Intimate Relationships

·       Foundations of Psychology

·       Basics of Social Psychology

·       Foundations of Enquiry in Psychology

Gargi College

·       Understanding Self

·       Culture and self

·       Culture and Identity

·       Self in a Digital World

St. Xavier’s College Mumbai

·       The Fundamentals of Counseling

·       Building the Counseling Relationship

·       In-depth Exploration

·       Commitment to Action and Determination

Note - The information above is taken from official sites and may vary.

BA Psychology: Popular Books and Authors

Students can take help of some of the most popular books for BA Psychology which will enhance their course elarning along with the classes. Here is a list of some of the best books to study for BA Pschology course along with their authors.

BA Psychology Popular Books

Author Name

Psychology: The Science of Mind and Behaviour

Passer, M. W. & Smith, R. E.

Statistical Reasoning in the Behavioral Sciences

King, B. M. & Minium, E.W.

Biopsychology

Pinel, J. P. J. & Barnes, S.

Theories of Personality

Hall, Lindzey & Campbell

Social Psychology

Baron, R. A. & Branscombe, N. R.

Child Development

Berk, L. E.

Note - The information above is taken from official sites and may vary.

Distance BA Psychology Syllabus

Here is a list of some of the best distance BA Psychology colleges in India that offer undergraduate Psychology course in distance learning mode for students convenience and at home learning. Distance BA Psychology course curriculum is same as regular BA Psychology course.

Distance BA Psychology Colleges Total Tuition Fees (annually)
IGNOU INR 11,400 - INR 12,000
University of Delhi INR 1,500
University of Mumbai INR 17,460
VMOU Kota INR 15,300
Nalanda Open University INR 7,200

Note - The information above is taken from official sites and may vary.

BA Psychology Subjects in Best Colleges

Here are some top colleges that offer BA in Psychology and BA Psyhchology (Hons.) courses for 3-year duration.

Best BA Psychology Colleges in India

BA Psychology Syllabus

Lady Shri Ram College for Women

BA Psychology Syllabus

Mithibai College of Arts

BA Psychology Syllabus

Indraprastha College for Women

BA Psychology Syllabus

Gargi College

BA Psychology Syllabus

St. Xavier’s College Mumbai

BA Psychology Syllabus

Amity University Noida

BA Psychology Syllabus

Daulat Ram College

BA Psychology Syllabus

Note - The information above is taken from official sites and may vary.

Table of contents
  • Popular BA Psychology Colleges in India
  • Popular Private BA Psychology Colleges in India
  • Popular BA Psychology Specializations
  • Most Popular Courses

Popular BA Psychology Colleges in India

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Popular BA Psychology Specializations

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Popular Specializations

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