BSc (Hons) Psychology
Final Year Top up
The BSc (Hons) Psychology Final Year Top-up program, offered by CIRP in affiliation with the University of Greater Manchester, UK, is designed for students who have completed a level 5 qualification in Psychology to earn a degree in psychology that is internationally recognized.


Ms.Sheeny Ranmuni
BSc (Hons) Psychology – Graduation 2025
Course Overview
This program is for students seeking advance entry in to final year of a bachelor’s degree in psychology, who have already completed a basic qualification in psychology such as HND or Higher Diploma in Psychology.
Final year of a psychology degree includes very important modules that will equip you with the knowledge and skills to become an employable graduate. Our final year modules are designed to empower you in these aspects, giving you an opportunity to experience world class education in Psychology. CIRP, together with University of Greater Manchester UK 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 Greater Manchester UK. 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.
Program Title
Awarding Body
Teaching Institute
Course Level
Credits
Duration
Delivery
Schedule
Intakes
: BSc (Hons) Psychology
: University of Greater Manchester, UK
: CIRP
: UK Level 6
: 120 UK Credits
: 1 Year
: On Campus
: Weekday Cohort / Weekend Cohort
: February / May/ September
Why study this course?






Opportunity to Graduate from a
Top 30 UK University
A globally recognized qualification valid anywhere in the world
Study at Sri Lanka’s No. 1 Campus for Psychology Education
Highest Number of Electives & Specializations Offered in Sri Lanka
Taught & Supervised by Best Lecturers from Sri Lanka & UK
Special focus on Employability through Work Placements
Module Structure
Compulsory Modules
1. The Honors (Research) Project
2. Applied Experience
3. Assessment in Psychology
Credits
40
20
20
Elective Modules
1. Psychology of Loss and Trauma
2. The Therapeutic Process
3. Cyber Psychology and New Media
4. Social Neuroscience
5. Psychology of Mental Health
6. Psychology of Sport and Exercise
7. Psychological Wellbeing in the Workplace
8. Young Life and the Mind
Credits
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
University of Greater Manchester UK
The University of Greater Manchester, previously known as the University of Bolton, is situated in Bolton, Greater Manchester, England. It is a public university in the United Kingdom, established in 1824, with a history spanning 200 years.
The University of Greater Manchester is a prominent higher education institution in the UK, consistently receiving high rankings. The University of Greater Manchester is ranked among the Top 30 universities by the Guardian University ranking (2024), No. 1 in the UK for Student Satisfaction by the Complete University Guide (2024), and No. 1 for Teaching Quality in Northwest England by the Times University ranking (2023). The university has approximately 11,000 students and 900 academic and professional staff. About 70% of its students are from the UK, which indicates its established reputation among British people. It also attracts international students, with individuals from 120 different nationalities currently studying at the university. The University of Greater Manchester has a global presence with numerous partner campuses worldwide. It recently expanded further by opening an offshore campus in the UAE. The University of Greater Manchester is a member of Universities UK, and its qualifications are globally recognized, including by the University Grants Commission (UGC) of Sri Lanka.

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
Contact the admissions office to verify if your qualifications meet the entry criteria.
A high level of English Proficiency is required to successfully complete this program.
Future Careers & Employability
What jobs & Career paths are available for psychology graduates?
Mental Health – Clinical Psychologists, Counseling Psychologists, Psychotherapists, Counselors, Clinic Managers, Case Managers, Mental Health Activities, Mental Health Advocates Community – Relationship & Marital Counselors, Addiction Counselors, Community Psychologists, Life-style Counselors, Social Workers, Project Managers Corporate Sector – Business Consultants, Corporate Trainers, HR Managers, Training Managers, Corporate Coaches, Consumer Psychologists, Psychometricians, Employee Well-being Managers Justice & Law Enforcement – Forensic Psychologists, Criminal Psychologists, Prison Psychologists, Prison Counselors, Rehabilitation Counselors, Child Protection Officers Child Care – Child Psychologists, Adolescent Counselors, Child Therapists, Special Needs Therapists, Child Care & Child Protection Experts, Project Managers Education – Educational Psychologists, Academic Counselors, Pre-school and School Teachers, Psychology Lecturers, School Counselors, Career Counselors, Education Policy Makers IT & Digital Media – Cyberpsychologists, Consumer Researchers, AI Experts, UI Experts, Advertising & Branding Consultants, Behavior analysts Other – Sports Psychologists, Life Coaches, Military Psychologists, Neuroscientists, Experimental Psychologists, Social Psychologists Please note that certain positions given above require psychology graduates to undergo postgraduate education and supervised training to practice as independent practitioners.
What paths have CIRP graduates taken?
95% of CIRP graduates are employed within the first 6 months of graduation. 70% of CIRP graduates are engaged in postgraduate education. 90% of them are studying these courses while doing a job. 60% of the CIRP alumni engaged in postgraduate education are studying abroad. 40% of them are doing their master’s degrees in Sri Lanka. 20% of CIRP graduates have progressed into jobs in Clinical psychology, 30% into other fields in mental health and psychotherapy. Over 40% are employed in the corporate sector in HR and consultancy positions. 10% is employed in Child psychology, Teaching psychology and research.
How does CIRP enhance the employability of its students?
CIRP provides its students with internships and supervised placements during the final year of the degree. Students have lectures during the weekends, and they are allocated placements involving the career paths they prefer during the weekdays. CIRP maintains its own therapeutic center to provide these placements and works in collaboration with government, private and NGO organizations to provide training.
Does CIRP find jobs for its graduates?
CIRP alumni services is a unit established to support CIRP graduates find jobs, further education and training opportunities. We receive many vacancies in psychology related jobs in Sri Lanka and abroad regularly and we arrange interviews for these jobs coordinating between our alumni and employers.
CIRP - Teaching Excellence in Psychology
The CIRP Teaching staff comprises a distinguished mix of internationally renowned senior professors across various domains of psychology, along with promising young scholars who have demonstrated exceptional performance in their academic and research endeavors.
Key features that has contributed to teaching excellence at CIRP :


Maintaining an optimal balance between full-time faculty members (academics) and visiting lecturers (practitioners).

Unparalleled expertise with the highest number of British professors teaching at a Sri Lankan campus.
Lecturer allocation to modules based on a precise match between the topics and the expertise of the lecturer and the academic level of the students.
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