Distance BA (Hons) - Psychology
(Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Honors)
DU SOL has opened its admission for July 2026-27 academic year. Enroll now in the Distance BA (Bachelor of Arts) Program offered by DU SOL, providing in depth knowledge in various disciplines. DU SOL helps you in building a strong foundation for your educational background as well as your profound career.
BA (Hons) Psychology Distance Education Overview
DU, School of Open Learning (SOL), offers BA (Hons) in Psychology, through distance education. BA Hons in Psychology is a specialization offered under Bachelor of Arts (Hons) degree. It is an undergraduate program, highly recognized and approved by UGC (University Grant Commission). Distance BA Hons Psychology is a three year Undergraduate program. Students need to complete their 12th grade to be eligible for admissions.
The Department of Psychology at DU SOL provides holistic education in the field of psychology, focusing on creating a strong theoretical foundation, research skills, critical thinking, and practical experience. BA (Hons) Psychology provides a solid grounding in fundamentals, concepts, processes, and applications of Psychological principles in a variety of settings. Topics covered in this course are Abnormal Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Social Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Organizational Psychology, etc. Students also get the opportunity to participate in research projects and internships to gain practical knowledge in this field.
Students choosing this course can pursue their course as School Counsellor, Clinical Psychologists, Human Resource Professionals, Social Workers, Army Psychologists, Counselling Psychologists and many more.
Distance BA Hons (Psychology) Course Duration & Eligibility
Course Duration of Distance BA Hons (Psychology) is 3 years. However, DU SOL gives an additional period of 3 years to complete degree. This flexibility allows students to advance in studies at their own speed and can take a multidisciplinary approach to their education. Every Student should pass minimum eligibility criteria as set by the University. Eligibility Criteria set for BA (Hons) Psychology requires Unreserved category students to have 45% marks in their Senior Secondary Examination (SSE) from a recognized educational board. OBC requires 40.5% marks and SC/ ST students just need to be passed in their SSE exams. Marksheet and Certificate should be from a recognized board of education.
Accreditation & Approvals
UGC-DEB Entitled
Approved by the University Grants Commission
NAAC A+ Accredited
by National Assessment and Accreditation Council
AICTE Accredited
by All India Council for Technical Education
DU SOL BA (Hons) Psychology
Course Curriculum
| SUBJECT NAME | SUBJECT CODE | CREDIT |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Psychology | DSC 1 | 4 |
| Cognitive Psychology | DSC 2 | 4 |
| Biopsychology | DSC 3 | 4 |
| Commerce - Business Organisation | GE | 4 |
| English - Genre Fiction | GE | 4 |
| SUBJECT NAME | SUBJECT CODE | CREDIT |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology of Individual Differences | DSC 4 | 4 |
| Social Psychology | DSC 5 | 4 |
| Basic Statistics in Psychology | DSC 6 | 4 |
| Commerce - Communication in Management | GE | 4 |
| English - The Individual in Society | GE | 4 |
| SUBJECT NAME | SUBJECT CODE | CREDIT |
|---|---|---|
| Development of Psychological Thought | DSC 7 | 4 |
| Paradigmatic Foundations of Psychological Inquiry | DSC 8 | 4 |
| Social Psychology in Applied Contexts | DSC 9 | 4 |
| General Management | GE | 4 |
| Environmental Science : Theory into Practice (II) | AEC | 2 |
| Finance for Everyone | SEC | 2 |
| Reading Indian Fiction in English | VAC | 2 |
| SUBJECT NAME | SUBJECT CODE | CREDIT |
|---|---|---|
| Understanding Mental Disorders | DSC 10 | 4 |
| Positive Psychology | DSC 11 | 4 |
| Information Statistics in Psychology | DSC 12 | 4 |
| Basics of Organization Behaviour | GE | 4 |
| Environmental Science: Theory into Practice (II) (Units 5 -7) | AEC | 2 |
| Finance for Everyone | SEC | 2 |
| Reading Indian Fiction in English | VAC | 2 |
| SUBJECT NAME | SUBJECT CODE | CREDIT |
|---|---|---|
| Perspectives in Mental and Behavioral Disorders | DSC 10 | 4 |
| Child and Adolescent Development | DSC 11 | 4 |
| Applying Psychology to Work | DSC 12 | 4 |
| Essentials of Media Psychology | GE | 4 |
| Ethics and Governance | AEC | 2 |
| Communication in Everyday Life | SEC | 2 |
| SUBJECT NAME | SUBJECT CODE | CREDIT |
|---|---|---|
| Human Resource Management: Theory and Practice | DSC 13 | 4 |
| Counselling Psychology | DSC 14 | 4 |
| Health Psychology | DSC 15 | 4 |
| Research Methods in Psychology | DSE | 4 |
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DU SOL – BA Psychology Distance Department
DU SOL, Department of Psychology offers a BA Psychology Distance degree with two options – BA (Hons) in Psychology and BA Programme with Psychology. Both programmes offer flexibility to students ensuring their adaptability, employability, and mobility.
- BA (Hons) in Psychology
- BA Programme with Psychology
DU SOL BA (Hons) Psychology Distance Fees Structure
DU SOL has a flexible and affordable fee structure for its Distance BA (Hons) Psychology programme.
The fee at DU SOL is usually less compared to other Distance Education Universities. DU SOL also provides
Financial Assistance Services for students from economically weaker backgrounds and gives
fee relaxation to categories such as Transgenders, Meritorious Females, Orphans, and SC/ST students.
DU SOL also has an application process fee, which is mandatory to pay and is non refundable.
Here is total fee structure breakage (General)