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BSc (Hons) Psychology

Awarding Body
University of Bolton UK
CIRP Sri Lanka
Duration
3 Years

An Excellent path to obtain your Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from a Top 30 UK university, studying in Sri Lanka at CIRP through the CIRP – Bolton University partnership. Start after A/L and graduate in 3 years with a BSc (Hons) Psychology.

BSc (Hons) Psychology (DHEP Pathway)

This program offered through the partnership between CIRP and University of Bolton and is delivered in two stages. First two years of the program is delivered as a Diploma of Higher Education in Psychology (DHEP) awarded by CIRP. Upon completion of the DHEP, students enter the Final Year of the psychology delivered at CIRP in Sri Lanka, awarded by University of Bolton, UK.
At the end of the 3 years students will receive a BSc (Hons) in Psychology from University of Bolton in UK, with the equal recognition, acceptance and credibility similar to students studying the same degree in UK.

BSc (Hons) Psychology

A bachelor’s degree in Psychology is the best pathway for individuals interested in any field that requires understanding, predicting and influencing human behavior and thinking. Traditionally a degree in Psychology was considered as a qualification taken by individuals who wish to pursue a career a mental health. But with the emergence of new fields such as Child Psychology, Business Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Sports Psychology and Neuroscience, a graduate in psychology is able to select a wide range of professions as their career.

Apart from the career option, studying psychology contributes to many benefits as a person including the ability to better understand themselves and other leading to better quality of life and relationships. Bachelor’s degree in Psychology is also considered a qualification that empowers the student with a range transferable skills useful in personal, social and work life. Students who start their higher education in psychology are able to take up rewarding, satisfying and respected professions such as Psychotherapists, Special Needs Teachers, Clinical Psychologists, Counseling Psychologists, Child Psychologists, Forensic Psychologists, Sports Psychologist, Neuroscientists, Researchers, Coaching Psychologists and many other careers. This degree is designed to produce globally employable graduates, who could work in a multicultural, international setting and deliver the expectations of employers worldwide
Course Structure

Program Title

Qualification Level

Credits

Study Options

Delivery

Assessments

Schedule

Duration

BSc (Hons) Psychology

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. Applied Experience (20 Credits)
3. Assessment in Psychology (20 Credits)

Elective Modules (Select 02)

1. Psychology of Loss and Trauma (20 Credits)
2. The Therapeutic Process (20 Credits)
3. Cyber Psychology and New Media (20 Credits)
4. Social Neuroscience (20 Credits)
5. Psychology of Mental Health (20 Credits)
6. Psychology of Sport and Exercise (20 Credits)
7. Psychological Wellbeing in the Workplace (20 Credits)
8. 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
Level 6 120 Credits
Awarded by University of Bolton, UK

Why Study Psychology at CIRP?

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.

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.

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