MA Psychology
University
Tribhuwan University
Duration
2 years
Fee
Rs.
Colleges
6+
Summary
• A 60-credit master's program producing applied psychologists with competencies in assessment, intervention, counseling, organizational psychology, and research.
• MA Psychology under Tribhuvan University builds expertise across clinical, counseling, and industrial-organizational domains.
• Curriculum integrates theory, laboratory practicum, fieldwork, internship, and research.
• Designed to meet rising demand for mental-health workers, counselors, and organizational psychologists in Nepal.
Description
Curricular Structure
| Semester | Course Areas |
|---|---|
| First | Theories of psychology, cognition, development, research methodology, practical work |
| Second | Social and health psychology, approaches, statistics, psychometrics, practical work |
| Third (Mental Health Track) | Neuroscience, psychological disorders, assessment, clinical/counseling/psychosocial specialization + practicum |
| Third (I/O Track) | Organizational psychology, industrial relations, personnel psychology, workplace counseling, practicum |
| Fourth (Mental Health Track) | Psychotherapy, disaster management, project management, internship, thesis |
| Fourth (I/O Track) | Human factors, behavioral finance, consumer and organizational dynamics, project management, thesis |
Features
Features
• 60:40 evaluation system with continuous internal assessment.
• Mandatory minimum 80% attendance.
• Strong emphasis on fieldwork, community engagement, and practicum.
• Internships across hospitals, schools, NGOs, INGOs, corporate sectors.
• Tracks available: Clinical, Counseling, Psychosocial, Industrial/Organizational.
• Psychology-major applicants receive priority in seat allocation.
Admission Process
Admission process
• Eligibility across humanities, social sciences, science, and management streams with required psychology credits.
• Minimum second division in bachelor’s degree.
• Candidates sit for a 100-mark entrance exam (50 objective + 50 academic record score).
• Merit-based selection within TU enrollment limits.
• Seat distribution: 50% for psychology majors; 50% for all other eligible streams.
Job Prospects
Job prospects
• Clinical, counseling, and industrial-organizational roles in hospitals, schools, NGOs, INGOs, community agencies, corporate sectors.
• Mental-health work in clinics, rehabilitation centers, psychosocial programs.
• Psychological assessment and testing roles in institutions.
• Academic positions in colleges offering psychology courses.
• Research roles in behavioral science, social psychology, health psychology.
Colleges Offering This Course
Tri Chandra Campus
Padma Kanya Campus
Trichandra Multiple Campus
Central Department of Psychology | Tribhuvan University
Padma Kanya Multiple Campus
K and K International College
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