What's the difference between an MA in Psychology and MA in Philosophy?

The only main difference between them is their "area of study". This changes the career paths and job options for the postgrads. An MA in Psychology studies the human mind, behavior, and patterns. The MA in Philosophy , on the other hand, studies the 'why' of existence, values, reason, mind, language, and more. MA Psychology students work as Mental Health Researchers, Rehabilitation Forensics, Counselors, Clinical Psychologists, Government Officials, Human Resource Specialists, and Social Workers, etc. And MA Philosophy students work as Professors, Lawyers, Consultants, Government Policy Analysts, Journalists, etc. Know more about - MA Courses

Do I need any skills to pursue an MA course?

Well, you don't really need any skills to pursue an MA course . Just fulfill the eligibility requirements, and you're good to go. Most MA colleges require entrance exam scores, so you'd need that as well. To succeed in your field, some abilities will help you - Critical thinking Basic technical skills Writing & research skills

What's the scope of an MA in India or abroad?

It's huge. An MA in India will open doors for research-based roles and further studies, like a PhD. You'll get in-depth knowledge in a specific area, which will eventually enhance your chances of getting higher pay. If you're planning to move abroad, I would suggest that you pursue your master's there only. It'll give you better chances of industry-networking, global exposure, more acceptance in the market, etc. Know more about - MA Courses

M.A. Colleges in Bangalore

There are colleges in Bangalore offering M.A.. 51 private, 7 public / government and 6 public private colleges out of all the institutions that offer M.A..

Location wise

Colleges offering the M.A. are spread all over India's main cities and states. All the prominent sites where these colleges are located are included in the table below:

Location Details	Colleges
Uttar Pradesh	1491 Colleges
Maharashtra	580 Colleges
Rajasthan	575 Colleges
Tamil Nadu	526 Colleges
Madhya Pradesh	390 Colleges
Uttar Pradesh - Other	357 Colleges
Delhi/NCR	309 Colleges
Karnataka	297 Colleges
Punjab	252 Colleges
Chhattisgarh	223 Colleges
Kerala	221 Colleges
Haryana	185 Colleges
Telangana	168 Colleges
Gujarat	159 Colleges
Andhra Pradesh	155 Colleges
Orissa	128 Colleges
West Bengal	120 Colleges
Uttarakhand	111 Colleges
Jaipur	107 Colleges
Delhi	98 Colleges

Specializations

To give students a variety of career options, the M.A. is offered in a number of specialisations. The following table lists the number of universities that offer each M.A. specialisation:

Specialization Details	Colleges
Languages	43 Colleges
English	36 Colleges
Economics	29 Colleges
Political Science	24 Colleges
Sociology	12 Colleges
History	7 Colleges
Public Policy	7 Colleges
Philosophy	5 Colleges
Literature	4 Colleges
Religious Studies	4 Colleges
Urdu	4 Colleges
Psychology	3 Colleges
Social Work	3 Colleges
Hindi	3 Colleges
Communication Studies	2 Colleges
Public Administration	2 Colleges
Creative & Professional Writing	2 Colleges
Archaeology	1 Colleges
Applied Psychology	1 Colleges
Geography	1 Colleges

Entrance Exams

Entrance to the specified M.A. will be granted based on a passing grade on a national, state, or university-level admission exam. The list of colleges that accept the entrance tests for the following M.A. is provided below:

Exam Details	Colleges
JET	3 Colleges
CUET-PG	3 Colleges
CBSE 12th	2 Colleges
ISC	2 Colleges
GITAM GAT	1 Colleges
REVA CET	1 Colleges
Karnataka SSLC	1 Colleges
Karnataka 2nd PUC	1 Colleges
RUASAT	1 Colleges

There are colleges in Bangalore offering M.A.. 51 private, 7 public / government and 6 public private colleges out of all the institutions that offer M.A..

Location wise

Colleges offering the M.A. are spread all over India's main cities and states. All the prominent sites where these colleges are located are included in the table below:

Location Details	Colleges
Uttar Pradesh	1491 Colleges
Maharashtra	580 Colleges
Rajasthan	575 Colleges
Tamil Nadu	526 Colleges
Madhya Pradesh	390 Colleges
Uttar Pradesh - Other	357 Colleges
Delhi/NCR	309 Colleges
Karnataka	297 Colleges
Punjab	252 Colleges
Chhattisgarh	223 Colleges
Kerala	221 Colleges
Haryana	185 Colleges
Telangana	168 Colleges
Gujarat	159 Colleges
Andhra Pradesh	155 Colleges
Orissa	128 Colleges
West Bengal	120 Colleges
Uttarakhand	111 Colleges
Jaipur	107 Colleges
Delhi	98 Colleges

Specializations

To give students a variety of career options, the M.A. is offered in a number of specialisations. The following table lists the number of universities that offer each M.A. specialisation:

Specialization Details	Colleges
Languages	43 Colleges
English	36 Colleges
Economics	29 Colleges
Political Science	24 Colleges
Sociology	12 Colleges
History	7 Colleges
Public Policy	7 Colleges
Philosophy	5 Colleges
Literature	4 Colleges
Religious Studies	4 Colleges
Urdu	4 Colleges
Psychology	3 Colleges
Social Work	3 Colleges
Hindi	3 Colleges
Communication Studies	2 Colleges
Public Administration	2 Colleges
Creative & Professional Writing	2 Colleges
Archaeology	1 Colleges
Applied Psychology	1 Colleges
Geography	1 Colleges

Entrance Exams

Exam Details	Colleges
JET	3 Colleges
CUET-PG	3 Colleges
CBSE 12th	2 Colleges
ISC	2 Colleges
GITAM GAT	1 Colleges
REVA CET	1 Colleges
Karnataka SSLC	1 Colleges
Karnataka 2nd PUC	1 Colleges
RUASAT	1 Colleges

Center For Distance Education and Virtual Learning, Jain Deemed-to-be University

J.P. Nagar

Courses Offered

5 Courses

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹20 K - 21 K

Median Salary

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M.A. Applications open. Apply Now

Presidency University, Bangalore

YelahanakaPvt

Courses Offered

1 Course

Exams Accepted

– / –

Total Tuition Fees

₹1.5 L

Median Salary

– / –

The Oxford College of Science

H.S.R LayoutPvt

Courses Offered

1 Course

Exams Accepted

– / –

Total Tuition Fees

₹1 L

Median Salary

₹4.25 LPA

Chanakya University

DevanhalliPvt

Courses Offered

2 Courses

Exams Accepted

CUET-PG

Total Tuition Fees

₹2 L - 3 L

Median Salary

– / –

M.A. Applications open. Apply Now

Christ - Yeshwanthpur Campus

Yeshwanthpur

Courses Offered

2 Courses

4.0

Exams Accepted

– / –

Total Tuition Fees

₹2.3 L - 2.56 L

Median Salary

₹6.14 LPA

Commonly asked questions
On M.A. Colleges in Bangalore

Q: What is Presidency University Bangalore famous for?

Presidency University Bangalore is famous for its good i and placement opprotunities. It is well equipped with all basic facilities like medical, library, smart classrooms, auditorium, moot court, gym, cafeteria, hostel, etc. Some of the top companies taking part in the placement drive at Presidency University Bangalore are TCS, Wipro, PWC, and several others.

BangalorePvt

Courses Offered

1 Course

Exams Accepted

– / –

Total Tuition Fees

– / –

Median Salary

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Jain Deemed-to-be University - Online Campus

Jayanagar

Courses Offered

10 Courses

Exams Accepted

– / –

Total Tuition Fees

₹15 K - 90 K

Median Salary

– / –

Commonly asked questions
On M.A. Colleges in Bangalore

Q: How many schools of study are there under Garden City University Bangalore?

Garden City University Bangalore, through nine schools of study, offers PhD, postgraduate, undergraduate, and various other courses to students. The below-mentioned table reflects on the Garden City University Bangalore schools of study:

Garden City University Bangalore Schools of Study
Health Science	Computational Science & IT	Social Sciences
Professional Studies	School of Engineering	Indian & Foreign languages
Commerce & Management	Sciences	Media Studies

Q: What is the median package of B.Com course available at Jain Deemed-to-be University - Online Campus?

As per information available, Institute offers (aprx) INR 480,000 median salary to their students for B.Com course during placements.

Most preferred locations for M.A.

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