Course Overview

 

Program Description:

Empower Your Future with a Locally Recognized, Globally Relevant Degree.

A Nationally Recognized Qualification for Global Success

The BSc (Hons) in Psychology is a premier degree conferred by the American College of   Higher Education. This program is officially recognized and approved by the Ministry of   Higher Education and the University Grants Commission (UGC) of Sri Lanka under   Section 25 A of the Universities Act No. 16 of 1978.

 

What Makes This Course Unique?

Unlike traditional theoretical programs, our Psychology degree is built on Applied Learning. We ensure   our students don't just read about psychology—they practice it.

Extensive Internships: Gain real-world experience in clinical, educational, and corporate settings through our industry partnerships.

Hands-on Practicums: Develop essential counseling and observation skills under expert supervision in a controlled environment.

Original Research Projects: In your final year, you will conduct independent research, contributing new insights to the field of Behavioral Science.

 

Academic Pathway & Global Acceptance

Because this degree is recognized under the Universities Act, our graduates have a seamless pathway to:

Local Employment: Eligibility for roles in government and private healthcare, HR, and social services.

Global Higher Education: Our alumni are qualified to apply for postgraduate studies in the UK, USA,   Australia, and beyond.

 

Program Details at a Glance

Awarding Body: American College of Higher Education (Sri Lanka)

Legal Recognition: UGC Approved (Section 25 A, Universities Act No. 16 of 1978)

Location: Offered at our Kandy Campus

Delivery: Lectures, Practicums, and Research-led modules

 

Duration: 4 years

 

Entry Requirements:

3 A/L passes and a pass in General English

Modules

 

Year 1

General Psychology

Biological Psychology

Personality Psychology

Psychology of Motivation and Emotion

Understanding Family and Marriages

Humanistic and Existential Psychology

Environmental Psychology

Behavioral Psychology

Year 2

Analytical Psychology 

Cognitive Psychology

Psychological Assessment and Measurement

Research Methods in Psychology

Developmental Psychology: Infancy to Middle Childhood

Statistics In Psychology

Educational Psychology

Special Needs Education

Year 3

Developmental Psychology: Adolescent and Young Adulthood

Organizational Psychology

Abnormal Psychology – I

Counselling Psychology - I

Cross Cultural Psychology

Abnormal Psychology - II

Contemporary Issues in Psychology

Social Psychology

Year 4

Psychology of Aging

Sports Psychology

Health Psychology

Research Proposal writing and literature review

Counselling Skills

Gaining Experience

Internship 6 credits (Compulsory)

Dissertation 8 (4+4) credits (Compulsory)

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