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Clinical Practice Combined with Computational Methods
More than a traditional psychology degree: cognitive science, computational modelling, data reasoning and human-technology research sit alongside clinical and counselling foundations.
How do we train clinicians and researchers who understand the human mind through both clinical practice and computational, data-driven methods?
Who will meet India’s mental-health gap with practice-ready, community-grounded psychologists rather than theory-only graduates?
This four-year Honours with Research degree combines clinical and counselling foundations with cognitive science, computational modelling, data reasoning and human-technology research. Its founding differentiator is a community and clinical practicum thread that begins in Year 1.
As one of WPU GŌA’s transdisciplinary, technological and transformative programmes, the degree uses Goa for residential community immersion, while preparing graduates for careers across India.
The Programme
A four-year Honours with Research degree that builds from shared foundations into a Year 2 choice of track:
- Year 1: psychology, research methods, AI fluency and data reasoning
- Year 2: Clinical & Counselling, or Cognitive Science & AI
- Community and clinical practicum across the early years
- Year 3: a mandatory internship, plus an optional global immersion
- Year 4: a clinical practicum, or a research or applied-AI placement
Why Choose B.Sc. Clinical Psychology at WPU GŌA
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Practice from Year 1
A community and clinical practicum thread runs through the degree, from the early years to a Year 4 clinical practicum or research placement.
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A Named Year 2 Specialisation Choice
Choose between the Clinical & Counselling and the Cognitive Science & AI tracks in Year 2.
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Global Immersions Built for Psychology
An Asia immersion in Singapore and Japan, and a Europe immersion spanning LSE, UCL and future-of-work ecosystems, both built around behavioural science and psychology rather than a generic itinerary.
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Part of India’s First Human Performance and Longevity Campus
Every WPU GŌA student lives and learns on a campus built for human performance, with movement-friendly design, baseline health screening and annual performance monitoring woven into residential life. It is directly complementary to a psychology and well-being programme.
Programme Structure
1. Common Core (40 Credits)
Universal requirement for all WPU GŌA students, developing ten essential graduate attributes and transversal skills across disciplines.
2. Psychology Foundation & Programme Core
Year 1 psychology, research methods, AI fluency and data reasoning, progressing into a Year 2 track choice.
3. Specialisation Selection (Year 2 onwards)
- Clinical & Counselling
- Cognitive Science & AI
4. Practicum & Internship
A community and clinical practicum across the early years, a mandatory internship in Year 3 with an optional global immersion, and a Year 4 clinical practicum or research/applied-AI placement.
5. Capstone / Signature Work
The final semester (Industry Track 2) produces a capstone after five to six months in psychology, clinical or research practice.
Specialisations
Year 2 Track Choice
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Clinical & Counselling
Clinical foundations and counselling practice.
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Cognitive Science & AI
Computational modelling, data reasoning and human-technology research applied to psychology.
Practicum Thread
Running alongside both tracks:
- Community and clinical practicum across the early years
- A mandatory internship in Year 3
- A Year 4 clinical practicum, or a research or applied-AI placement
Practice is built into the degree from the start, whichever track a student chooses.
Programme Immersions
| Immersion | Details |
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| Year I - Foundations + Community | SEM 1 - LRP - 6 Days | LTC grounding and reflective practice. |
| Year I - Foundations + Community | SEM 1 - RII - 3 Days | Workplace/human-systems exposure. |
| Year I - Foundations + Community | SEM 2 - VDP - 3 Days | Wellbeing Insight Report. |
| Year II - Asian Behaviour Exposure | SEM 3 - Asia - 5 Days | Singapore/Japan. |
| Year II - Asian Behaviour Exposure | SEM 4 - Integration | Pathway studios and practicum evidence. |
| Between Year II and III | Industry Track 1 - 2 Months (summer break) | Newsroom, media, psychology or community practice. |
| Year III - Research + Europe | SEM 5 - RISE - 15 Days | NIMHANS/IIT Delhi/Ashoka. |
| Year III - Research + Europe | SEM 6 - GAIP - 15 Days | LSE/UCL and future-of-work ecosystems. |
| Year IV - Civic + Industry Capstone | SEM 7 - SAJAG - 5 Days | Media freedom, public institutions, rights and governance. |
| Year IV - Civic + Industry Capstone | SEM 8 - Industry Track 2 | 5-6 months in media, psychology, clinical or research practice; produces the capstone. |
| Ongoing | Industry Readiness Mentorship | Starts Year III, continues through graduation. |
Eligibility and Admissions
Eligibility Criteria (B.Sc. Hons. Psychology)
- Academic Requirement: Minimum 50% aggregate marks in Class 12 / 10+2 (or equivalent) from any recognised board (CBSE, ISC, State Boards, IB, Cambridge, etc.).
- Compulsory Subject: English must be one of the subjects.
- Stream: Open to students from any stream (Science, Commerce, Arts, or Vocational).
- For International / NRI / OCI Candidates: Equivalent qualifications are accepted with AIU equivalence certificate where required.
Students appearing for Class 12 board examinations in 2027 are eligible to apply and can submit predicted scores or “Result Awaited” status initially. Final admission is confirmed only after submission of the official marksheet.
What WPU GŌA Looks For
The admissions committee evaluates students holistically, seeking applicants who demonstrate:
- Intellectual curiosity
- Empathy and social awareness
- Communication ability
- Reflective thinking
- Motivation for behavioural inquiry
- Leadership potential
- Alignment with a residential learning environment
The programme is especially suited for students interested in understanding people, institutions, behaviour, communication, mental wellbeing, education, organisations, sports performance, and social systems.
Admission Process
WPU GŌA follows a holistic, multi-stage admission process designed to identify well-rounded, high-potential students who align with the university's transdisciplinary and values-driven ethos.
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Online Registration
Create an account on the WPU GŌA admissions portal and fill the registration form. Upload required documents, academic records, a Written Essay (max 750 words), and a Video Essay (2–3 minutes, submitted as an unlisted YouTube link).
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Entrance Examination (for Indian applicants)
A 60-minute online proctored test with MCQs in Logical Reasoning (30 marks), Quantitative Ability (20 marks), Verbal Ability (20 marks), Computer Fundamentals (15 marks), and General Knowledge (15 marks). No negative marking.
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Personal Interaction
Shortlisted candidates participate in a 20–30 minute online conversational interview with a faculty panel focusing on profile, motivations, thought process, and fit with WPU GŌA's philosophy.
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Holistic Evaluation (ABC Model)
Agility & Empathic Responsiveness, Broad-minded Orientation to Learning, Curiosity & Co-Creation for Change. Weightage is given to academic performance, entrance test score, quality of the Written & Video Essays, personal interaction, and extracurricular achievements, leadership, and meaningful experiences.
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Merit List & Offer
Selected candidates receive a Provisional Offer Letter via email and must accept and pay the admission fee within the stipulated deadline to confirm their seat.
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Document Verification & Final Admission
Submit original documents for verification. Upon successful verification, you receive your Unique Student ID and formal admission confirmation.
Additional Admission Notes
All seats are filled strictly on merit. Merit-based and special scholarships are available for outstanding candidates. A separate streamlined process applies for international students (no entrance exam required). Thanks to the Platform Strategy, students may switch programmes (subject to eligibility and seat availability) at the end of Year 1.
Fee Structure
Annual Fee: ₹7,50,000 per year
Founding Batch (AY 2027-28):
- Fixed for the full programme duration
- No annual escalation
- Regular programme fee: ₹9,00,000 per year
What is Included
Founding Batch (AY 2027-28): All-inclusive: academics and tuition, plus residential stay, including accommodation, meals and mandatory immersions.
From Batch 2 (AY 2028-29): Academics and tuition fees. Students separately bear stay, accommodation, meals and other residential costs.
Scholarship & Refund Information
Scholarships:
- Merit-based scholarships available
- Special scholarships available for deserving students
- Apply primarily to tuition fees
Refund Policy:
- As per official Admissions Policy
FAQs
It combines clinical and counselling foundations with cognitive science, computational modelling and data reasoning, backed by a community and clinical practicum thread from Year 1, training researchers and practitioners who can work with both people and data.
Yes. The Life Realisation Programme, Rural Industry Immersion, Village Development Programme, Asia immersion, RISE and SAJAG are built into the programme. The Year 3 global (GAIP) immersion is optional, alongside the mandatory Year 3 internship.
For the Founding Batch (AY 2027-28), the all-inclusive fee covers mandatory immersions along with tuition, accommodation and meals. From Batch 2 (AY 2028-29) onwards, the fee covers academics and tuition, and students separately bear stay, accommodation, meals and other residential costs.
₹7,50,000 per year, fixed for the full programme duration with no annual escalation.
Yes. Merit-based and special scholarships are available and apply primarily to tuition fees.
Yes. Students appearing for Class 12 examinations in 2027 may apply with predicted scores or “Result Awaited” status. Final admission is confirmed after the official marksheet is submitted.
* Subject to approval