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 Lucknow

There are nearly 47 colleges in Lucknow that offer M.A. courses in full-time mode of study, division of colleges by ownership is private: 13, public private: 11 and public / government: 8.

Location wise

There are colleges offering the M.A. in major cities and states all over India. The following table lists all the prominent cities where these colleges are located:

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

There are various specialisations offered by M.A. colleges in Lucknow like Languages, Sociology and English. Tabulated below is the specialisations offered by no. of colleges

Specialization Details	Colleges
Languages	26 Colleges
Sociology	22 Colleges
English	15 Colleges
Hindi	13 Colleges
History	12 Colleges
Economics	10 Colleges
Political Science	9 Colleges
Psychology	6 Colleges
Geography	4 Colleges
Urdu	4 Colleges
Public Administration	3 Colleges
Anthropology	2 Colleges
Linguistics	2 Colleges
Clinical Psychology	2 Colleges
Home Science	2 Colleges
Ancient History	1 Colleges
Literature	1 Colleges
Philosophy	1 Colleges
Religious Studies	1 Colleges
Social Work	1 Colleges

Entrance Exams

Applicants must pass a variety of national, state, or university-level entrance exams. The top entrance exams for various colleges offering M.A. in Lucknow are listed in the table below:

Exam Details	Colleges
CUET-PG	6 Colleges
IUET	1 Colleges