What is the difference between Msc in psychology and MA in psychology

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What is the difference between Msc in psychology and MA in psychology

Shiva Prasad 20th May, 2018

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Anmol Bhargava 29th Jun, 2018

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There isn't much difference between a MA and MSc degree in psychology, at least in India. You can pursue MSc even after BA and MA after BSc in psychology. It is said that MSc focuses more on the cognitive and research aspect while MA approaches the subject more as a social science.

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