Admission ESLA MSc Programmes

MSc - 1 Years/ 2 Years

Easwari School of Liberal Arts

The world today needs sharp minds, critical thinkers, and leaders who can leverage new opportunities and inspire positive social change. Our BA/BSc programmes will help students interpret and experience the world around them. Invaluable skills like communication, critical thinking and problem solving are the core of this programme. Our undergraduate programme aims to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and intellectual foundation – across humanities and social sciences – for a competitive advantage and enduring career success. In the first year of the MSc programme, students are introduced to carefully crafted interdisciplinary courses in the liberal arts and social sciences. Students can choose their areas of specialisation in the following year. Easwari School of Liberal Arts students also have access to robust support including Workshops, Seminars and learning centres for assistance with language and skill and competency development. Our faculty mentors offer full-time support to each student throughout his or her academic journey at SRM AP. At Easwari School of Liberal Arts, we believe that a liberal arts and social sciences education offers door-opening experiences, career flexibility, and opportunities for students to achieve a brighter future for themselves, their communities, and the world at large. Therefore, we challenge students to set and achieve ambitious goals for themselves, and our graduates emerge from our programmes as sharper communicators, researchers, problem solvers, and leaders equipped with the very skills that today’s employers demand.

What we offer

MSc - 1 Years/ 2 Years

CURRICULUM

UNIQUE CURRICULUM

The M.Sc Psychology curriculum at SRM University-AP, Amaravati, is designed to provide advanced academic, research, and applied training across diverse domains of psychology. The programme integrates scientific inquiry, technology-enabled learning, and professional practice, with courses broadly classified into the following categories:

The curriculum also incorporates AI-enabled tools, behavioural analytics, and data-driven approaches to help students address contemporary psychological challenges through evidence-based practice.

INTERDISCIPLINARY AND ADDITIONAL LEARNING

In addition to specialised training in psychology, students are encouraged to pursue interdisciplinary learning through electives and additional courses offered across liberal arts and allied disciplines such as Economics, English, Sociology, Data Science, and Management. This flexible learning structure broadens academic exposure and enhances professional versatility.

RESEARCH TRAINING AND HIGHER EDUCATION PREPARATION

The programme provides intensive research training designed to prepare students for higher studies, doctoral research, and academic careers in premier institutions in India and abroad.

Students undertake independent research projects and a faculty-guided dissertation, enabling them to develop strong analytical, academic writing, and scientific inquiry skills. The curriculum also familiarises students with emerging research areas and contemporary developments in psychology and behavioural sciences.

Special guidance and mentoring are provided to students aspiring for higher education opportunities in globally reputed universities, including institutions in the USA and Europe.

FOUNDATION FOR COMPETITIVE EXAMINATIONS

The curriculum is structured to strengthen conceptual clarity, analytical ability, research aptitude, and critical thinking skills, enabling students to confidently appear for national and international competitive examinations such as GRE, UGC-NET, GATE, UPSC, and other entrance examinations for higher education and research programmes.

INTERNSHIP, TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

SRM University-AP provides extensive exposure to professional training through internships, workshops, seminars, counselling practice, and industry-academia interactions.

Students receive practical training in psychometric assessment, counselling techniques, behavioural interventions, and research methodologies, preparing them for careers in mental health, academia, organisations, and research institutions. The university also supports students who aspire to pursue higher studies abroad through dedicated mentoring and skill-development programmes.

INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATIONS

SRM University-AP has collaborations with several renowned international institutions, including the University of Wisconsin–Madison, Illinois Institute of Technology, Northeastern University, Flinders University, Australia, and other globally reputed universities.

These collaborations provide students with opportunities for academic exchange, collaborative research, global exposure, and international learning experiences through semester exchange programmes, academic visits, and interdisciplinary projects.

INFRASTRUCTURE

SRM University-AP offers state-of-the-art infrastructure to support advanced learning and research in psychology. The department is equipped with modern psychology laboratories featuring psychometric assessment tools, experimental apparatus, and biofeedback equipment for research and applied training.

Students also have access to a comprehensive library with offline and online resources, hostels, dining facilities, grocery store, Health Centre & Pharmacy, Bank with ATM, Post Office, and other campus amenities. The university campus is designed by Perkins+Will, the internationally acclaimed American architecture firm specialising in educational institutions.

CURRICULUM FRAMEWORK

The M.Sc Psychology curriculum follows an interdisciplinary and research-intensive framework aligned with contemporary academic and industry requirements. The programme is designed to equip students with advanced theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and analytical competence required to understand and address real-world psychological and behavioural challenges.

The curriculum combines rigorous academic coursework with applied learning, research exposure, internships, and technology-integrated training, enabling students to emerge as skilled researchers, practitioners, and future leaders in the field of psychology.

CURRICULUM

UNIQUE CURRICULUM

The M.Sc Economics programme at SRM University-AP offers an advanced, research-driven, and AI-integrated curriculum designed to equip students with strong analytical, quantitative, and computational skills. The programme combines economic theory, econometrics, machine learning, and policy applications to prepare students for careers in research, finance, analytics, consulting, development, and academia.

The curriculum is structured around the following broad categories:

A unique feature of the programme is its emphasis on understanding the relationship between econometrics, machine learning, and AI-enabled analytical methods. Students are trained not only to use computational tools, but also to critically evaluate and interpret AI-generated outputs within an economic framework.

SPECIALISATION TRACKS

The programme offers two specialised tracks designed to align with emerging global opportunities in economics and data-driven decision-making:

Track 1 – Finance & Data Science

This track prepares students for careers in quantitative finance, fintech, financial analysis, risk management, and data science. Students develop expertise in financial econometrics, portfolio management, derivatives, programming, and AI-enabled financial modelling.

Track 2 – Development & Policy

This track equips students for careers in public policy, development research, international organisations, and social sector analytics. Students gain expertise in causal inference, welfare economics, policy evaluation, labour economics, agricultural economics, and institutional analysis.

RESEARCH AND COMPUTATIONAL TRAINING

The programme provides rigorous training in econometrics, data analytics, computational economics, machine learning, and AI-assisted research methods. Students gain hands-on experience working with Python, NLP tools, ML pipelines, and economic datasets from Indian and international sources.

The curriculum emphasises evidence-based analysis, causal inference, and real-world economic problem-solving through projects, computational labs, and applied research exercises.

DISSERTATION AND HIGHER EDUCATION PREPARATION

Students pursuing the M.Sc Economics with Research pathway undertake a faculty-guided dissertation focused on a substantive economic problem within their area of specialisation.

The programme prepares students for doctoral studies, advanced research, and higher education opportunities in globally reputed institutions. Strong emphasis is placed on research methodology, analytical thinking, academic writing, and computational economics to support Ph.D. readiness.

FOUNDATION FOR COMPETITIVE EXAMINATIONS

The curriculum is designed to strengthen conceptual understanding, quantitative aptitude, analytical reasoning, and research competence, enabling students to confidently appear for national and international examinations such as GRE, UGC-NET, GATE, Civil Services Examinations, and entrance examinations for higher studies and research programmes.

INDUSTRY TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

SRM University-AP supports extensive industry and research-oriented learning through seminars, workshops, computational labs, internships, and interactions with economists, policymakers, researchers, and industry experts.

Students receive practical exposure to financial analytics, policy evaluation, econometric modelling, AI-integrated economic analysis, and data-driven decision-making processes relevant to industry and academia.

INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATIONS

SRM University-AP has collaborations with several internationally reputed institutions including the University of California–Berkeley & Davis, University of Wisconsin–Madison, Illinois Institute of Technology, University of Portsmouth, and University of Staffordshire, among others.

These collaborations provide opportunities for academic exchange, collaborative research, international exposure, and interdisciplinary learning experiences in emerging areas of economics, finance, and data science.

INFRASTRUCTURE

SRM University-AP provides world-class infrastructure to support advanced learning and research in economics and data analytics. Students have access to computational laboratories, statistical and econometric software, digital learning resources, and modern research facilities.

The university also offers an extensive library with offline and online resources, hostels, dining facilities, grocery store, Health Centre & Pharmacy, Bank with ATM, Post Office, and other student amenities. The campus is designed by Perkins+Will, the internationally renowned American architecture firm specialising in educational institutions.

CURRICULUM FRAMEWORK

The M.Sc Economics curriculum follows an interdisciplinary and technology-integrated framework aligned with contemporary industry, research, and policy requirements. The programme combines rigorous economic theory with computational methods, AI-enabled analytics, econometrics, and applied research training.

The curriculum is designed to equip students with advanced analytical capabilities, computational proficiency, and practical problem-solving skills required to address complex economic and policy challenges in a rapidly evolving global environment.