BSc (Hons) Psychology, Psychotherapy & Counseling
Learn the Art of Healing Minds
Entry Level
Delivery Schedule
Course Completion
Duration
Awarding Body
Next Step
After G.C.E. A/L
Week Days or Week-ends
In Sri Lanka
3 Years
University of Bolton UK
CIRP Sri Lanka
Master's Degree or Employment
Why Study Psychology at CIRP?
How is the program delivered?
Program is delivered using modern teaching methods and training techniques that inspires the minds of the students creating enthusiasm, interest and motivation to explore further in to the field. A variety of methods from face to face lectures to case studies, journal discussions, workshops and seminars, small group discussions and group activities are used to create and maintain passion of the students.
Assessments
Assessments are designed to ensure that the students have achieved the required learning outcomes. Students are provided opportunity to take a range of assessments including written examinations, essays and assignments submitted online, individual and group presentations, social media projects, mini research projects, case studies and individual research project (dissertation). These will empower students to face the various different challenges and demands of their work life upon graduation.
First two years (DHEP) assessments are governed by CIRP and the Final year assessments are governed by University of Bolton UK.
Course Structure
Program Title
Qualification Level
Credits
Study Options
Delivery
Assessments
Schedule
Duration
BSc (Hons) Psychology, Psychotherapy & Counseling
UK RQF Level 6
360 UK Credits
On Campus
On-campus
Modular
Weekdays / Weekends
03 Years
Course Structure
Year 1 (DHEP)
1. Introduction to Psychology (15 Credits)
2. Biopsychology (15 Credits)
3. Cognitive Psychology (15 Credits)
4. Developmental Psychology (15 Credits)
5. Social Psychology (15 Credits)
6. Research Methods – Quantitative (15 Credits)
7. Research Methods – Qualitative (15 Credits)
8. Memory (15 Credits)
Year 2 (DHEP)
9. Personality (15 Credits)
10. Motivation & Emotion (15 Credits)
11. Statistics 1(15 Credits)
12. Statistics 2 (15 Credits)
13. Human Mind & Language (15 Credits)
14. Psychometrics (15 Credits)
15. Placement (15 Credits)
16. Basics of Neuroscience (15 Credits)
Year 3 (BSc Final Year)
Compulsory Modules
1. The Honors Project (40 Credits)
2. Psychology of Mental Health (20 Credits)
3. Applications of Counseling Skills (20 Credits)
4. The Therapeutic Process (20 Credits)
Elective Modules (Select 02)
1. Psychology of Loss and Trauma (20 Credits)
2. Cyber Psychology and New Media (20 Credits)
3. Social Neuroscience (20 Credits)
4. Psychology of Sport and Exercise (20 Credits)
5. Young Life and the Mind (20 Credits)
Stages of the Program
Year 1 & 2 – Diploma of Higher Education in Psychology L5
Level 5 240 Credits
Awarded by CIRP, Sri Lanka
Year 3 –BSc (Hons) Psychology, Psychotherapy & Counseling
Level 6 120 Credits
Awarded by University of Bolton, UK
How is the program delivered?
Program is delivered using modern teaching methods and training techniques that inspires the minds of the students creating enthusiasm, interest and motivation to explore further in to the field. A variety of methods from face to face lectures to case studies, journal discussions, workshops and seminars, small group discussions and group activities are used to create and maintain passion of the students.
Assessments
Assessments are designed to ensure that the students have achieved the required learning outcomes. Students are provided opportunity to take a range of assessments including written examinations, essays and assignments submitted online, individual and group presentations, social media projects, mini research projects, case studies and individual research project (dissertation). These will empower students to face the various different challenges and demands of their work life upon graduation.
First two years (DHEP) assessments are governed by CIRP and the Final year assessments are governed by University of Bolton UK.
Entry Criteria
Educational Qualifications - Standard Entry
Completed A/L (SL / Edexcel / Cambridge / Recognized examinations body) with a minimum of 2 Passes in any Stream or have completed a Foundation Program awarded by a recognized College /University
Educational Qualifications - Special considerations for mature students
A professional qualification with two (02) years’ work experience in a relevant field
or follow the Access Diploma to Higher Education at CIRP.
Language Requirement
A high level of English Proficiency is required to successfully complete this program.