Humanities & Social Sciences

It depends on your career aspirations. As far as simple academics is concerned, there are two ways you can go about studying Psychology:
1. Go for a regular Bachelors program from a reputed University following it up with Masters & then M.Phil. and/or Ph.D. (needed only if you want to go in teaching and research).
2. Study the basics from 11th & 12th Standard NCERT books, which are really good and go for a Open University or Distance Learning Masters program after completing your BBA.
A three year Bachelor's degree in any field is required to pursue a Masters course from IGNOU and most other distance learning programs. The curriculum is really good and most courses have contact programs and practicals.
You have an option of various specialisations during Masters - Clinical, Counselings and Organisational Psychology. You may choose depending on your future career aspirations.

Higher Studies Options after MSW
The interested MSW graduates can choose the higher study option after their graduation. Many universities offer various research programs in this field. They can apply for courses like
Doctor of Social Work (DSW)
Ph.D. in Psychiatric Social Work
Ph.D. in Social Work
Job Opportunities for MSW Graduates
The job opportunities for the MSW graduates are at a bright side nowadays. All jobs in this field are related with charity works or social services. The graduates can work with many government and privates sectors. They can join NGOs or any other sectors that is related with welfare of children, old age people and the poor. Another choice for these graduates is the teaching profession after Masters in Social Work.
International organizations like WHO, UNICEF, etc. also offer job opportunities for them. After gaining experience in this field they can also join as consultants in numerous reputed organizations. The areas of their work include
Counseling Centers
Education Sector
Correction Cells
Clinics
Health Industry
Human Rights Agencies
Mental Hospitals
Disaster Management Department
Hospitals
Old Age Homes
Natural Resources Management Companies
Prisons
Gender Issues Associations or Groups
These graduates can perform in many roles in these areas such as Humanitarian Values and PMER Officer, Programme Coordinator, Sub Regional Training Coordinator, Junior Research Fellow, District Consultant, Assistant Director, etc. The pay packages for these professionals are also good and may vary depending on their experience in this field and quality of their service. A fresher working with diverse projects can expect a monthly salary of Rs.8000/- to Rs.10, 000/-. However it may differ according to the organizational standards.