Psychology is the study of the mind and behaviour. There are plenty of great reasons to learn more about Psychology, even if you don’t plan to become a Psychology major or work in a Psychology-related profession. Through the study of Psychology, students work to understand the complex mental processes that dictate human actions.

Along with presenting an interesting academic challenge, Psychology has a host of applicable uses. Those who dedicate themselves to the study of this discipline will find that they are able to apply their understanding of human behaviour to numerous situations and use their knowledge in their everyday life.

But why Psychology? Psychology is all around you and touches every aspect of your life. Who you are now, how you will be in the future, how you interact with family, friends, and strangers, these are all things that Psychology can help you understand better. Here are just a few more great reasons why we think everyone should learn at least a little bit about Psychology: Psychology can help you understand how and why you feel as you do. An understanding of psychological principles can help you determine what you can do to respond to unwanted emotions and alleviate painful or undesirable emotional situations.

You can discover how mental wellness can be enhanced, how to reduce stress, how to boost memory and how to live a happier, healthier life. Additionally, when someone behaves in a certain way, you might be better able to understand the influences and motivations behind their actions helping you improve your ability to communicate, assist others in dealing with emotional hardship or empathise with those struggling with a difficult dilemma.

Thus, studying Psychology helps you to better understand yourself and others. As you study Psychology, you will learn more about topics such as decision-making and problem-solving, all of which might help you hone your ability to think deeply and critically about different issues.

Branches of Psychology
There are a number of unique and distinctive branches of Psychology. Each branch looks at questions and problems from a different perspective. Some important branches of Psychology are: Abnormal Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Cross-cultural Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Educational Psychology, Environmental Psychology, Evolutionary Psychology, Experimental Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Health Psychology, Industrial-organisational Psychology, NeuroPsychology, ParaPsychology, Positive Psychology, Social Psychology, and Sports Psychology.

Career opportunities  
There are plenty of exciting careers in Psychology that you might want to explore. Industrial Psychology, Clinical Psychology and Forensic Psychology are among the highest paid professions in India and abroad. Studying Psychology can help you in many other professions as well. For example, if you want to become a business manager, understanding human behaviour can improve your ability to manage and interact with your employees.

There is an increasing need for Psychology graduates in India as there are less than 15,000 qualified Psychology professionals all over India including all specialisations. There are plenty of posts remaining vacant in government and non-government sectors due to the lack of qualified professionals. As more academic institutions are coming up with various courses in Psychology, there is an increasing demand for qualified academicians as well.

Psychology can be both fun and fascinating. From intriguing optical illusions that reveal the inner workings of the brain to shocking experiments that expose how far people will go to obey an authority figure, there is always something amazing and even downright astonishing to learn about the human mind and behaviour.

Courses in Psychology
nBSc-MSc Integrated Psychology: This is a unique course with exit options after three years with a BSc (Hon) degree or after five years with BSc(Hon) and MSc (Hon) degrees. An integrated programme such as this one, will provide deeper understanding of the subject matter with continuity. This course is designed to be very flexible, enabling a student to develop a variety of knowledge and skills from a combination of subjects. A student can choose his/her own combination of subjects from a basket of courses. On this fascinating journey, a student will gain knowledge and understanding of the different areas of Psychology, develop valuable analytical and communication skills, and enhance one’s own ability to work both independently and collaboratively, all of which will put him/her very much in the frame when it comes to employment opportunities.

In Karnataka, only Central University of Karnataka offers this program. Apart from Central University of Karnataka, Annamalai University (no exit option after initial three years) and Hyderabad Central University (health Psychology) offers integrated masters in Psychology.
nMSc Psychology: This is a two-year postgraduate course in Psychology. This provides the student with an opportunity to design his/her own course from the range of subjects available. Continuous evaluation and feedback will help students to improve their studies.
This course will act as a base for rewarding careers in fields like counselling, human resource management, research, education, legal system, media, advertising, academics, rehabilitation, resource management and consultations. In Karnataka, only Central University of Karnataka offers this program with double specialisations namely Clinical and  Counselling  Psychology /Organisational  behaviour and  HRD Further, this course can be the gateway for doctoral-level research in the discipline.

*PhD in Psychology: Through this programme, a research scholar acquires expert-level knowledge in one’s chosen area within Psychology, develops methodological skills and conducts an original research.

The thrust areas of research in the department are adolescent health, diverse and socially disadvantaged population, cross-cultural study of individual differences, humanitarian action, reproductive health and sexuality, distributive justice, peace and conflicts, marital adjustment, organisational climate, disability studies and human rights.

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