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The B.A. Psychology and English Literature programme adopts an interdisciplinary approach to understanding human behaviour, mental processes, communication, and human experience through the complementary perspectives of psychology and literature. The programme integrates psychological domains such as cognitive, developmental, social, clinical, organisational, and biological psychology with the critical and interpretive skills developed through English Literature.
This combination enables students to examine individuals and society from both scientific and humanistic perspectives while developing analytical thinking, communication, research, empathy, creativity, and ethical sensitivity. Practical learning through internships, case studies, research projects, field visits, community engagement, and a final thesis or capstone project connects academic knowledge with real-world contexts. The programme is relevant to diverse contemporary careers and provides a strong foundation for postgraduate studies and professional roles in counselling, human resources, research, mental health services, education, and other people-centred fields.
Integrates psychology with English Literature to develop a comprehensive understanding of human behaviour, cognition, emotions, language, culture, and human experience.
Covers cognitive, developmental, social, biological, clinical, and organisational psychology, providing a diverse foundation for further study and professional development.
Strengthens critical thinking, interpretation, research, writing, communication, empathy, and ethical sensitivity through the combined study of psychology and literature.
An interdisciplinary undergraduate pathway combining psychological science with literary and communicative mastery.
Programme Title: BA Psychology and English Literature
Duration: 3 Years for a Degree / 4 Years for an Honours Degree
Study Mode: Full-Time
Academic Focus & Foundations: Comprehensive learning in core areas of psychology, including cognitive, developmental, social, biological, clinical, health, abnormal, personality, and organisational psychology, integrated with English Literature.
Practical & Experiential Learning: Hands-on training through psychology laboratory practicals, psychological assessment, experimental activities, counselling techniques, case studies, and application-based classroom learning.
Internships & Field Exposure: Opportunities for internships, community engagement, field visits, and exposure to diverse professional settings, enabling students to connect psychological knowledge with real-world contexts and develop professional skills.
Research & Project-Based Learning: Progressive training in research methodology, statistics, data analysis, and scientific inquiry, culminating in a research project or dissertation that develops independent research and evidence-based problem-solving skills.
Comprehensive semester-wise core psychological theory, laboratory practicals, and interdisciplinary literary courses.
Review the mandatory academic qualifications and minimum score criteria required for admission.
Candidates who have completed Higher Secondary (10+2), PUC, or an equivalent examination from a recognised board with a minimum of 40% aggregate marks or equivalent CGPA are eligible to apply.
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Find Programmes by InterestAfter the successful completion of the programme students will be able to:
PSO1: Apply the principles and techniques of clinical, industrial and counselling psychology in social settings.
PSO2: Formulate systematic report writing in psychological assessment.
PSO3: Organise the study of literature around the grids of history, culture, geography and genre.
PSO4: Create records of human experiences across time by applying theoretical and philosophical methods.
Key strengths, experiential learning, and strategic career advantages offered by the programme.
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 and English Literature programme integrates core psychological domains with literary study, practical projects and community engagement, preparing students for diverse professional and academic pathways.
Key Differentiators:
With a unique blend of psychology and literature, graduates emerge ready for people-centred careers and further studies in India and abroad.