INTRODUCTION
Introduction MPhil Psychology
The MPhil Psychology Program at DHA Suffa University, Karachi spans over two years. It aims to provide a top-notch education by offering a high-quality teaching and learning environment to aspiring psychologists. The program is designed to equip them with the necessary knowledge and skills to contribute to society and provide solutions to psychological issues on both national and international levels.
PLAN OF STUDY
Semester wise break-up of Credit Hours
Roadmap: MPhil Psychology
Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, DSU
Option-1: 24 Credit hours course work and 6 credit hours of thesis
Semester-1
| S.NO | Course | CH | Pre-requisite |
| 1 | Advance Research Methods in Psychology | 3 | |
| 2 | Advance Multivariate Statistical Analysis | 3 | |
| 3 | Elective I | 3 |
Semester-2
| S.NO | Course | CH | Pre-requisite |
| 1 | Theories of Counselling and Practices | 3 | |
| 2 | Psychological Testing and Measurement | 3 | |
| 3 | Elective II | 3 |
Semester-3
| S.NO | Course | CH | Pre-requisite |
| 1 | Elective III | 3 | |
| 2 | Elective IV | 3 | |
| 3 | Internship and Research Proposal | – |
Semester-4
| S.NO | Course | CH | Pre-requisite |
| 1 | Thesis | 6 |
Electives
| S/No | Title of the Course | Credit Hours |
| 1. | Counseling & Crisis Counseling | 3 |
| 2. | Contemporary Approaches to Psychotherapies | 3 |
| 3. | Mental Health and Psych-diagnosis | 3 |
| 4. | Rehabilitation | 3 |
| 5. | Educational Psychology and School Management | 3 |
| 6. | Patterns of Child Rearing and Development of Personality | 3 |
| 7. | Developmental Disabilities and Treatment | 3 |
| 8. | Cyber Psychology | 3 |
| 9. | Applied Areas of Social Psychology | 3 |
| 10. | Terrorism and Violence | 3 |
| 11. | Vocational Guidance and Counselling | 3 |
| 12. | Personnel Psychology | 3 |
| 13. | Organizational Conflict Management | 3 |
| 14. | Positive Psychology | 3 |
| 15. | Leadership Psychology | 3 |
| 16. | Organizational Psychology | 3 |
Option-2: 30 Credit hours course work (Degree of “MS Psychology” shall be awarded).
Semester-1
| S.NO | Course | CH | Pre-requisite |
| 1 | Advance Research Methods in Psychology | 3 | |
| 2 | Advance Multivariate Statistical Analysis | 3 | |
| 3 | Elective I | 3 |
Semester-2
| S.NO | Course | CH | Pre-requisite |
| 1 | Theories of Counselling and Practices | 3 | |
| 2 | Psychological Testing and Measurement | 3 | |
| 3 | Elective II | 3 |
Semester-3
| S.NO | Course | CH | Pre-requisite |
| 1 | Elective III | 3 | |
| 2 | Elective IV | 3 | |
| 3 | Elective V | 3 |
Semester-4
| S.NO | Course | CH | Pre-requisite |
| 1 | Elective VI | 3 | |
| 2 | Internship | – |
Electives
| S/No | Title of the Course | Credit Hours |
| 1. | Counseling & Crisis Counseling | 3 |
| 2. | Contemporary Approaches to Psychotherapies | 3 |
| 3. | Mental Health and Psych-diagnosis | 3 |
| 4. | Rehabilitation | 3 |
| 5. | Educational Psychology and School Management | 3 |
| 6. | Patterns of Child Rearing and Development of Personality | 3 |
| 7. | Developmental Disabilities and Treatment | 3 |
| 8. | Cyber Psychology | 3 |
| 9. | Applied Areas of Social Psychology | 3 |
| 10. | Terrorism and Violence | 3 |
| 11. | Vocational Guidance and Counselling | 3 |
| 12. | Personnel Psychology | 3 |
| 13. | Organizational Conflict Management | 3 |
| 14. | Positive Psychology | 3 |
| 15. | Leadership Psychology | 3 |
| 16. | Organizational Psychology | 3 |
Option-3: 30 Credit hours course work
If the student attains less than 2.5 CGPA, he/she will be given only a Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) instead of MPhil degree.
Evaluation of M.Phil. Thesis
- M.Phil. (With Course and Research Work)
The student will submit a research thesis which will be evaluated by two external Examiners (outside Karachi) appointed by the BASR. The M.Phil. degree shall be awarded by the BASR subject to positive reports of the supervisors, the two external examiners and a successful oral defense of the thesis by the candidate.
OBJECTIVES THE PROGRAM
Objectives of the Program
1. To provide a comprehensive understanding of the discipline of Psychology and quality education to students.
2. To develop specific technical skills through practice that can be applicable in various fields of psychology.
3. To conduct psychological research according to well-recognized and known national and international standards.
4. To provide skills to conduct research that can contribute to the development and growth of practical-based knowledge.
5. To train psychologists about using scientific methods and skills for assessing, understanding, treating, and preventing human problems in behavior affect cognition
SCOPE OF THE MPhil PSYCHOLOGY PROGRAM
Psychology is a rapidly growing knowledge domain that has a significant impact on various aspects of life. Its applications are ubiquitous and can be found in hospitals, educational institutions, humanitarian agencies, industrial centers, and many other areas. After completing an MPhil in Psychology, there are numerous career opportunities available. The most popular ones include joining universities, hospitals, NGOs, and government organizations such as the armed forces, which use the services of psychologists to assess the aptitude and mental state of candidates during recruitment. Recent studies have shown that psychology is an emerging field with a wealth of knowledge and possibilities.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
• 16 years of education in a relevant field with a minimum CGPA of 2.50/4.0 OR 50% marks in the annual system.
• Minimum 50% score in the DSU Graduate Assessment Test.
FEE STRUCTURE
| Fee Structure | Admission Fee | Caution Money (Refundable) | IT Charges Misc | Misc Charges | Lab Charges (Per Credit Hour) | Tuition Fee (Per Credit Hour) |
| MPhil (Psychology) | 15,000 | 10,000 | 5,250 | 6,850 | – | 4830 |