B.A IN CRIMINOLOGY / PSYCHOLOGY / ENGLISH

A Bachelor of Arts in Criminology, Psychology and English is a multidisciplinary program that helps students gain a broad and diverse set of skills and knowledge.

CRIMINOLOGY: Criminology is a discipline that studies the underlying causes of criminal behavior. It focuses on the causes and outcomes of criminal behavior and also delves into how society deals with criminal behavior.

PSYCHOLOGY: Psychology is the study of human behavior, thoughts and experiences. Psychology also helps students to analyze criminal behaviors with an understanding of the decision-making process behind different actions.

ENGLISH: English broadens students' linguistic and literary understanding. The subjects in the discipline enhance the understanding of various societal facets.

Course Highlights

Integrates insights from criminology, psychology, and English to develop a holistic understanding of human behavior, societal issues, and the criminal justice system.
Enhances critical thinking, analytical skills, communication abilities, and an understanding of human nature.
Examines human behavior, thoughts and emotions.

Career Scope

To be successful in the modern world, a student needs to possess knowledge of multiple fields and approach tasks with holistic perspectives. That is when triple-major degree programmes are necessary. After completion, students can explore career options in the following fields.

Law Enforcement
Criminal Justice
Social Services
Journalism
Private Investigation Practices
Academics
Research

Program Overview

Duration : 3 Years
Eligibility : Pass in Pre-University / Higher Secondary / 10+2 / ‘A’ Level or equivalent of any recognized board or council in any discipline with English as one of the languages.

Course Content

What is Criminology?

Criminology is an interdisciplinary field that studies criminal behaviors. It deals with an in-depth understanding of the types and nature of crimes, factors influencing criminal behavior, criminal justice systems, and different ways to regulate crimes. It also studies the impacts of crimes in our society.

What is Psychology?

Psychology is a scientific discipline that deals with the study of human behavior, mental processes and the underlying aspects that influence human thoughts and behavior. It is centered around the study of the mind and the different processes that shape one’s experiences and interactions with the world.

What do you need to study Criminology?

To study Criminology at Acharya Institute of Graduate Studies, one needs a Pre-University / Higher Secondary / 10+2 / ‘A’ Level certificate from any recognised University or Council with any discipline. Students are also required to have English as one of their subjects in their prior education.

What jobs can you get with a BA in Psychology?

With the growing demand for mental health professionals, students with BA Psychology can choose from a wide range of areas to work in. They can practice in the fields of educational counseling, psychological counseling, social work etc.

What are the job opportunities after B.A English?

On completing the BA English Programme, students can seek employment in the areas of Content Writing, Editing, Advertisement, Public Relations, Journalism, teaching, etc. They can also opt for higher education in similar fields and continue to work in the fields of research and academics.