BSc (Hons) Psychology, Psychotherapy & Counseling
Final Year - Top up
Awarding Body : University of Bolton UK
Duration : 1 Year
Delivery : Weekdays or Weekends
This program is for students seeking advance entry in to final year of a bachelor’s degree specilaized in in counseling and therapeutic psychology, who have already completed a basic qualification in psychology such as HND or Higher Diploma in Psychology.
Next Intake : September 2024
Advance Entry to the Final Year
BSc (Hons) Psychology, Psychotherapy & Counseling degree offered by CIRP in affiliation with University of Bolton UK, is the one and only psychology degree with a psychotherapeutic emphasis available in Sri Lanka.This is an excellent opportunity for students who have already completed a comprehensive level 5 qualification in Psychology to obtain an internationally recognized degree in psychology, psychotherapy and counseling.
This degree includes very specific modules that will equip you with the knowledge and skills to set you the path to become a counselor, psychotherapist or a clinical psychologist in the future. Our final year modules are designed to enhance your counseling, therapy and clinical skills, giving you an opportunity to learn international standards psychotherapy and clinical psychology.
CIRP, together with University of Bolton is committed to ensure that you are provided with an excellent panel of lecturers, who are practicing psychologists from around the world and best learning resources from CIRP as well as University of Bolton.
Upon completion of this program you will walk away proudly with a Degree from a Top 30 UK university recognized in any part of the world and expertise in psychology that gives confidence to take up careers others find challenging.
CIRP, together with University of Bolton is committed to ensure that you are provided with an excellent panel of lecturers from around the world and best learning resources from CIRP as well as University of Bolton. Upon completion of this program you will walk away proudly with a Degree from a Top 30 UK university recognized in any part of the world and expertise in psychology that gives confidence to take up careers others find challenging.
University of Bolton UK
The University of Bolton, located in Bolton, Greater Manchester, is a public university in the United Kingdom with a long and a proud history of 200 years, since its’ origin in 1824. As one of the leading universities in England, University of Bolton stands out as a well-regarded higher education institution in UK, consistently achieving commendable rankings.
University of Bolton is ranked as a Top 30 university by the Guardian University ranking (2024), No 1 in UK for Student satisfaction by the Complete University Guide (2024) and No 1 University for teaching quality in Northwest by Times University ranking (2023).
Find out more about University of Bolton UK & CIRP
Program Structure
Program Title
Awarding Body
Teaching Institute
Course Level
Credits
Total Number of Modules
Compulsory Modules
Elective Modules
Duration
Delivery
Schedule
Intakes
: BSc (Hons) Psychology, Psychotherapy & Counseling
: University of Bolton, UK
: CIRP
: UK Level 6
: 120 UK Credits
: 05
: 04
: 01
: 1 Year
: On Campus
: Weekday / Weekend
: September / February
Module Structure
Compulsory Modules
The Honours Project
Psychology of Mental Health
Applications of Counseling Skills
The Therapeutic Process
Elective Modules (Select 01)
Psychology of Loss and Trauma
Cyber Psychology and New Media
Social Neuroscience
Psychology of Sport and Exercise
Young Life and the Mind
Credits
40
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
“Psychology degree has given me a good knowledge for me to go out the society and do good work to serve humanity. I have changed a lot as a person after I joined CIRP. I think the number one thing CIRP has taught me is always stand up for myself and always not to be scared to be vocal about things I believe in.”
Dinithi Fonseka
BSc ( Hons) Psychology
Gold Medalist -2023
Key Highlights of the Program
Recognition
Awarded by a globally recognized university, ranked Top 30 in UK
Variety
Offers 8 electives in different fields of psychology
Employability
Select the electives based on your future career choices
Modern
All modules are based on latest trends in Psychology
Skill Development
Internships & Placements arranged during the final year
Exposure
Taught by Expert lecturers from UK and Sri Lanka
Comprehensive
Excellent support for the Psychology research project
Unique Plus points of this degree
Applied Experience module is designed to enhance employability of the graduate and is not a module you find in many other courses. Students will be exposed to real life work scenarios with case study discussions.
Assessments in Psychology is a module focused on training students on psychological assessments relevant to Clinical Psychology, Child Psychology, Forensic Psychology and Work place assessments.
Most degrees come with few or no electives which restricts the exposure of the student to different applied areas of psychology. Having many different elective options provides the opportunity to try out their interests and select a career that best suits them.
CIRP provides final year students with the opportunities to engage in psychology related work placements during the days students do not have lectures. This enables students to have gained 6 to 12 months work experience by the time they graduate.
Entry criteria
Completed an academic qualification in Psychology at Level 5 with 240 credits, delivered in English medium from a recognized awarding body.
Ex. HND / Higher Diploma / Associate Degree in Psychology
Send us the details of your qualification to check your availability
A high level of English Proficiency is required to successfully complete this program.
Frequently Asked Questions
I have less than 240 credits, can I apply for this program?
Yes, but before you start the program you need to complete the subject areas you have not covered in your previous program through the bridging modules offered by CIRP and complete the 240 credits.
What is the awarding body?
You are studying at CIRP in Sri Lanka as a student of University of Bolton UK. Your qualification is awarded by University of Bolton. Your transcripts and certificates will be issued by Bolton University UK.
Is it an external degree?
No. You are studying in a regular internal degree program as an internal student of University of Bolton. This is not an external degree, validated / endorsed qualification or a distance learning or online degree. Your qualification has the same recognition of degree awarded to students studying in UK at University of Bolton.
What is the difference between a student studying in the same program in UK and Sri Lanka?
Except for the environment there is no difference in the curriculum, quality assurance or the assessments between the students studying in UK or Sri Lanka. Your program is governed by Academic regulations of University of Bolton and the Examination boards of the University.
Can I attend the graduation ceremony at Bolton University in UK?
Yes, Of Course. You have the full right to attend the graduation ceremony in UK. CIRP organizes a world class graduation every year, but we encourage and support everyone who would like to graduate in UK. However note that you can’t attend two graduations for the same qualification.
Is the degree internationally recognized?
Yes. University of Bolton is a prestigious public university in UK with a history of 200 years since 1824. Qualifications awarded by the university are recognized by accreditation boards and governments all over the world.
Is the degree recognized in Sri Lanka?
Yes. University of Bolton in recognized by the University Grants Commission of Sri Lanka and therefore the degree you gain is recognized by the government of Sri Lanka.