Which is better for an MA/MSc in psychology through distance learning, IGNOU or Annamalai University?
Posted On - Aug 14, 2020One of my friends completed his MA in Industrial Psychology through IGNOU. According to him, it is a well-thought-out course with a term-end examination, compulsory internship, and research projects. My friend also consulted with some practicing Psychologists regarding the study material. According to them, the course is at par with the regular university courses.
The advantage of this course is that you can complete the course over a period of 5 years and examinations are taken twice each year. So, you can take examinations for 2-3 subjects each term and complete the course easily along with a full-time course or job. Study Center and Regional Center are two points of contact for IGNOU.
Lately, there have been some issues regarding RCs and teachers in IGNOU. Going forward they need to address these issues.
Given below is a comparison between MA/M.Sc Psychology courses through distance learning from IGNOU and DDE- Annamalai University.
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Parameters |
IGNOU |
DDE- Annamalai University |
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Course offered |
MA in Psychology |
M.Sc in Applied Psychology |
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Year of establishment |
1985 |
1929 |
|
Type of Institute |
Central University |
State University |
|
Location |
New Delhi |
Tamil Nadu |
|
Accreditation |
- |
“A” Grade by NAAC |
|
Fees of the course |
INR 15,800 |
INR 13,800 |
|
Eligibility |
Bachelor’s degree from a recognized University |
Bachelor’s degree from a recognized University |
|
Internship |
Yes |
- |
|
Type of Examinations |
Term End |
Term End |
|
Admission Procedure |
Merit-based |
Merit-based |
As per the information available above, MA in Psychology from IGNOU would be preferred over M.Sc Psychology from Annamalai University for the reasons given below.
- IGNOU is a central University and though it is located in New Delhi, it has study centers all across the country.
- In IGNOU it is mandatory to undergo a defined period of internship to complete the course which will help you in gaining practical knowledge.
- IGNOU also provides the facility of teleconferencing, radio counseling, program telecasts, and audio and video cassettes to make it convenient and easy for students to learn.
- There is a continuous evaluation system in IGNOU. Students are evaluated on the basis of assignments, projects, practicals, etc.
- The minimum duration of the course is 2 years and the maximum duration is 5 years in IGNOU.
