I Have a Bachelors in Psychology Can I Continue My Masters in Europe

Psychology as a subject has gained momentum over the past few years. With new career opportunities opening in the domestic markets, more and more students are now eyeing universities abroad for a degree in Psychology that would help them get the edge.

Being studied for a long time, Psychology has been appreciated as a subject by the reputed global universities. While the subject was not given much significance in India, research in the subject has left a lot to be desired. Though now many Indian Universities are catching up to the demand of young Psychologists and opening up the domain, students still look abroad to embellish their qualifications by a stint overseas.

If you are planning to take up Psychology as a career beyond academia, you must be interested in looking up for courses abroad. Here's a quick look at what all kinds of abroad degrees are offered in Psychology and which top universities offer the same.

Psychology – Science or Social Sciences?

Interestingly enough, Psychology as a subject borders on the life and social sciences. While understanding the human mind is deeply rooted in science, the fact remains that the behaviours are also governed by the society we live in. As such, the study of Psychology relates to studying both sciences as well as an understanding of social sciences.

Eligibility for Psychology Degrees Abroad

Ideally, if you are looking for a bachelor's degree in Psychology abroad, then you need to have two things — a strong understanding of Science and Mathematics as well as a broad view and base in social sciences. There is yet no definitive requirement as such.

For undergraduate studies, the requirement in knowledge would be broadly categorized by the kind of degree the university is offering. For instance, a BA or Bachelor of Arts would ideally accept a student with a foundation in Arts and Humanities while a BSc or Bachelor of Science in Psychology would ideally look for Science subjects – Biology, Organic Chemistry, and Mathematics.

On the contrary, if you are looking for a master's degree in Psychology abroad, then all you need is an acceptable bachelor's degree and a strong Statement of Purpose proving your desire to study Psychology, especially if you are about to change your stream.

For a master's program, while in India many universities might simplify and request for a previous degree in Psychology, Universities abroad may not be that selective. A bachelor's degree in Arts or Science might make you eligible. This however would vary from programme to programme and university to university.

Often, universities might ask you to write a GRE Subject Test or mention if a background in Sciences or Psychology is mandatory. Irrespective, the master's programme in Psychology are highly sought after and the students' with a broad skillset in Social Sciences with a strong academic background in Science and Mathematics have a better chance.

For PhD of Science in Psychology abroad, a good GRE score along with an IELTS or TOEFL score, you may land in good abroad colleges that also offer scholarships.

Psychology Abroad – Programme Structure and Length

The length and eligibility of a programme depend upon three factors:

However, to get a general idea or an overview of the programme length, refer to the table below:

Type of Degree	Length of Programme	Structure of Programme
Bachelors in Psychology	3-4 years	Strong Foundation
Masters in Psychology	2-3 years	Specialisation
PhD in Psychology	3 years	Research-based

Typically, a 3-4 years long undergraduate programme in Psychology would help you develop a strong base to understand Psychology as a subject. A 2-3 years master's degree, on the other hand, would help you specialise in Psychology. Some of the master's subject would be based on research. A PhD in Psychology is a three-year purely research-based degree, which also requires its applicants to have a sound background in Psychology.

Top Universities for Psychology Abroad

Here's a list of the top abroad universities for studying Psychology:

World Rank*	Name of the University	Country
1	Harvard University	USA
2	Stanford University	USA
3	University of Cambridge	UK
4	University of Oxford (OU)	UK
5	University of California - Berkeley Campus (UC Berkeley)	USA
6	University of California - Los Angeles Campus (UCLA)	USA
7	University College London (UCL)	UK
8	Yale University	USA
9	Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)	USA
10	University of Michigan (U-M)	USA

*Based on QS World Ranking for 2020 by Subject

Apart from the US and the UK, universities in other famous study abroad destinations such as Germany and Australia also need special mention. On a whole, many German universities feature in the list of world's top 200 for bachelors courses in Psychology.

Check out the list of Australian Universities for pursuing Bachelor of Psychology here.

Adding the Asian flavour to the list are universities in Singapore that also feature, some in the Top 50. So, if unravelling the mysteries of the mind excites you, then you can start looking at these universities abroad and find the perfect programme for you.

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