M.Sc. Psychology
Introduction to the Programme
M.Sc Psychology is a postgraduate programme that provides advanced training in core and
applied areas of psychological science, preparing graduates for research, professional
practice, and careers across mental health, organisations, education, and technology-driven
domains. The programme integrates strong theoretical foundations with research and applied
training, along with exposure to AI-enabled tools and data-driven approaches to understand,
analyse, and address real-world psychological challenges.
Salient Features:
- Strong foundation across core and applied domains of psychology
- Advanced training in quantitative and qualitative research methods, data analysis, and scientific inquiry
- Integration of AI-enabled tools for behavioural data analysis, psychometric evaluation, and research design
- Applied training through counselling, psychological interventions, and psychometric assessment
- Research-intensive curriculum with emphasis on evidence-based and data-driven practice
- Structured internship providing hands-on exposure to real-world and technologyintegrated settings
- Faculty-guided major dissertation with opportunities for research output and innovation
- Interdisciplinary curriculum aligned with contemporary industry, research, and digital transformation in psychology
Aims and Objectives of the Programme
The M.Sc Psychology programme at SRM University-AP aims to develop scientifically grounded, ethically responsible, and future-ready psychologists equipped to work in an increasingly technology-driven world. The programme nurtures students into skilled
researchers and practitioners capable of integrating psychological knowledge with modern analytical and digital tools.
It is our goal to prepare students to contribute to academic research, applied practice, and
emerging interdisciplinary fields, including AI-integrated behavioural sciences, and to pursue
advanced studies in India and abroad.
For this, the programme is structured around three core pillars of training:
- Psychological Science and Theory
- Research Methods, Data Analytics, and AI-Enabled Inquiry
- Applied Psychology and Technology-Integrated Practice
Each semester builds progressively from foundational knowledge to advanced application,
with strong emphasis on research, field exposure, and independent inquiry through projects,
internship, and dissertation, incorporating contemporary tools for data analysis, behavioural
insights, and evidence-based decision-making.
Programme Educational Objectives (PEO)
Facilitate the development of individuals sensitive to their context’s changing needs and use their knowledge of psychology to assist adaptation.
Empower young psychologists to apply theory into practice.
Empower young psychologists to work with exemplary skills and high ethical standards.
Programme Specific Outcomes (PSO)
Demonstrate the theories and concepts in psychology in a professional setting.
Apply psychological competencies in the practice of psychology.
Demonstrate research understanding and critical thinking capability in psychological problem-solving.
Programme Outcomes (PO)
Scientific and Disciplinary Knowledge
Capable of demonstrating comprehensive knowledge and understanding of one or more disciplines that form a part of an undergraduate programme of study.
Analytical Reasoning and Problem-Solving
Ability to evaluate the reliability and relevance of evidence; Capacity to extrapolate from what one has learned and apply their competencies to solve different kinds of non-familiar problems, rather than replicate curriculum content knowledge; and apply one’s learning to real-life situations.
Critical and Reflective Thinking
Capability to apply analytic thought to a body of knowledge; analyse and evaluate evidence, arguments, claims, and beliefs based on empirical evidence; identify relevant assumptions or implications; formulate coherent arguments; critically evaluate practices, policies and theories by following a scientific approach to knowledge development. Critical sensibility to lived experiences, with self-awareness and reflexivity of both self and society.
Scientific Reasoning and Design Thinking
Ability to analyse, interpret and draw conclusions from quantitative/qualitative data; and evaluate ideas, evidence and experiences from an open-minded and reasoned perspective pertaining to incorporating into a system.
Research Related Skills
A sense of inquiry and capability for asking relevant/appropriate questions, problematising, synthesising, and articulating; Ability to recognise cause-and-effect relationships, define problems, formulate hypotheses, test hypotheses, analyse, interpret and draw conclusions from data, establish hypotheses, predict cause-and-effect relationships; ability to plan, execute and report the results of an experiment or investigation.
Modern Tools and ICT Usage
Capability to use ICT in a variety of learning situations; demonstrate the ability to access, evaluate, and use a variety of relevant information sources; and use appropriate software for analysis of data.
Environment and Sustainability
Understand the impact of scientific solutions in societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of and need for sustainable development.
Moral, Multicultural and Ethical Awareness
Possess knowledge of the values and beliefs of multiple cultures and a global perspective; and the capability to effectively engage in moral/ethical values in conducting one’s life, formulate a position/argument about an ethical issue from multiple perspectives, and use ethical practices in all work. Capable of demonstrating the ability to identify ethical issues related to one’s work. Avoid unethical behaviour such as fabrication, falsification or misrepresentation of data or committing plagiarism, not adhering to intellectual property rights; appreciating environmental and sustainability issues; and adopting objective, unbiased and truthful actions in all aspects of work.
Individual and Teamwork Skills
Ability to work effectively and respectfully with diverse teams; facilitate cooperative or coordinated effort on the part of a group and act together as a group or a team in the interests of a common cause and work efficiently as a member of a team.
Communication Skills
Ability to express thoughts and ideas effectively in writing and orally; Communicate with others using appropriate media to confidently share one’s views and express herself/himself; demonstrate the ability to listen carefully, read and write analytically, and present complex information clearly and concisely to different groups.
Leadership Readiness Skills
Capability for mapping out the tasks of a team or an organisation, setting direction, formulating an inspiring vision, building a team that can help achieve the vision, motivating and inspiring team members to engage with that vision, and using management skills to guide people to the right destination, in a smooth and efficient way.
Self-Directed and Life Long Learning
Ability to work independently, identify appropriate resources required for a project, and manage a project through to completion; Ability to acquire knowledge and skills, including “learning how to learn”, that is necessary for participating in learning activities throughout life, through self-paced and self-directed learning aimed at personal development, meeting economic, social and cultural objectives, and adapting to changing trades and demands of the workplace through knowledge/skill development.