Programmes
Four pathways through Psychology.
An undergraduate honours degree, a two-year Master's, a doctoral programme, and a foundation certificate — all housed at Elphinstone College in the heart of Fort, Mumbai.
Undergraduate
Three yearsB.A. (Honours) in Psychology
A full undergraduate major in Psychology, covering foundational theory, research methods, and a final year of six specialised papers.
Read morePostgraduate
Two yearsM.A. in Applied Psychology
A postgraduate programme with a specialisation in Clinical and Counseling Applications, launched in 2024–25. NEP-2020 aligned, preparing students for professional careers.
Read moreDoctoral
Research-basedDoctoral Programme in Psychology (Ph.D.)
A research degree for candidates pursuing advanced enquiry in psychology, in line with HBSU's doctoral norms.
Read moreCertificate
120 hoursCertificate Foundation Course in Clinical and Counseling Practices
A practice-focused training programme run by the Department in collaboration with the Counseling Centre — hands-on learning in psychometric testing, counseling practices, and basic therapeutic techniques.
Read moreAdmissions
Apply through HBSU.
All admissions follow government norms of reservation and merit. Visit www.hbsu.ac.in for current cycle details.
For the M.A. in Applied Psychology, admissions are through the Psychology Master’s Admission Test (PsyMAT), held annually in June. Refer to the university website for the current cycle, eligibility, and important dates.
www.hbsu.ac.in →- Undergraduate
- B.A. Psychology
- Postgraduate
- M.A. Applied Psychology
- Doctoral
- Ph.D.
- Certificate
- Foundation Course
15 seats · Three years
20 seats · Two years
8 seats · Research-based
120 hours


