I don't have psychology Baground in graduation and now I'm thinking to pursue Master's in psychology but I'm confused between MA pure psychology and MA applied psychology , which one will be better
Hello,
Yes you definitely can. Make sure to check the eligibility criteria of the colleges you are looking for. The criteria will be different for all such as graduates of BA hons. Psych, BA psych or those who did not graduate in psych but did in some other specialization. The differences will also include giving preferences to those how have graduated in the subject before.
Another challenge would be the unfamiliarity with the concepts. Students who have studied this before will have a grasp on the subject easily whereas those who have not will find it a little difficult at first but with hard work and obedience towards the subject and the motivation to learn they can cope up with the subject easily.
Pure psychology is known as the fundamental knowledge of psychology. When a psychology student enters their first semester, they will have to take ‘Introduction to Psychology’ where chapters like biological psychology, sensation and perception, learning and memory are taught just to give an insight of what makes psychology, PSYCHOLOGY. Experimental psychologists who are involved in the basic areas of pure psychology that specializes in the study of a single psychological process, educate at universities and conduct research.
Applied psychology on the other hand, is when applied psychologists use basic psychological knowledge to solve human problems such as equipment design, personnel selection and psychological treatment.
With the specified knowledge learnt, they get to develop the better methods to solve problems faced by humans. Applied psychologists either become lecturers and do research, or work at mental health centres, hospitals industries, school settings or other applied settings.
In conclusion, pure and applied psychology work together hand in hand, both of them have their pros and cons. They both compliment each other and have the same goal of understanding humans better. So you should choose the subject which is of your interest.
Hope this helps!
