Psychology (Hons) Manipal Academy of Higher Education

Overview

The Psychology (Hons) programme from Manipal Academy of Higher Education adopts an experiential learning approach with the right mix of theory and practical. Workshops, Internships, Projects, and Research are integral to the curriculum, which aims to provide relevant field exposure.

Learning Goals

The course covers fundamental psychology concepts in terms of the biological base of behaviour, sensation, attention, perception, memory, learning, decision making, emotions, motivation, intelligence, thinking and reasoning, and personality, along with experiments. The aspects related to Child Psychology, Lifespan Psychology, Social Psychology, Organizational Psychology, and Corporate Psychology are covered at the intermediate level. Further, Neuropsychology, Psychological Disorders, Forensic Psychology and Criminal Psychology, Counselling, and Psychological Assessments are offered at the advanced levels. Electives include Health Psychology, Organizational Psychology, Corporate Psychology, Child Pathology, Bio-Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Child Guidance and Counselling.

Career prospects

Graduates of the program are well-prepared for higher studies, research, and entry-level roles across sectors such as healthcare, education, corporate, and community services. Potential pathways include:

• Assistant roles in hospitals, clinics, and mental health settings (under supervision) 
• School and institutional counselling support roles 
• Project Associate roles in community and public mental health initiatives 
• Well-being and mental health support roles in public and private sectors 
• Human resources and organizational behaviour roles 
• Corporate wellness and counselling support 
• Correctional and rehabilitation support services 
• Research assistants in academic and applied psychology projects