Psychology is becoming an increasingly popular discipline of study within the higher education sector due to the versatility of the subject. The discipline is an empirical science that aims to understand the mind and behaviour in humans. An individual with a Psychology qualification can choose the areas they wish to continue their work depending on their own interests, skills, and education choices. BSc (Hons) Psychology provides the student with Psychology literacy equipped with critical thinking skills, which are developed within a context of rigorous scientific methodology enabling the student to to successfully face the challenges within the work environment of their choice.
SLIIT finds internships for all the students who are enrolled in the programme.
In-house clinical psychologist available for students for additional support.
Cost to complete the degree in Sri Lanka is 1/9th of the cost if to complete the degree in UK
Full-time
On-campus
February / September
3 years
The course is an excellent springboard into many areas of psychology, from health and the caring professions to education, forensics and clinical and occupational practice. Psychologists can pursue careers as diverse as teaching, the police, media, business, human resources, management, counselling and clinical, educational, occupational and health psychology
| Code | Module | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | ||
| PS1113 | Studying Psychology | 03 |
| PS1123 | Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology Relationships and Associations (Part I) | 03 |
| PS1134 | Introduction to Developmental Psychology and Individual Differences | 04 |
| PS1144 | Psychological Themes | 04 |
| EN1072 | Communication Skills | 03 |
| Semester 2 | ||
| PS1213 | Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology Relationships and Associations (Part I) | 03 |
| PS1224 | Introduction to Biological and Cognitive Psychology | 04 |
| PS1234 | Concepts in Mental Health and Wellbeing | 04 |
| EN1082 | English for Academic Purposes | 03 |
| Code | Module | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | ||
| PS2113 | Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology Qualitative Research Methods (Part III) | 03 |
| PS2124 | Cognitive and Biological Psychology | 04 |
| PS2134 | Developmental and Social Psychology | 04 |
| PS2144 | Contemporary Issues in Applied Psychology | 04 |
| Semester 2 | ||
| PS2213 | Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology Qualitative Research Methods (Part IV) | 03 |
| PS2224 | Careers and Employability | 04 |
| PS2234 | Mental Health Disorders | 04 |
| PS2243 | Psychology Internship | 03 |
| Code | Module | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| LJMU Final year | ||
| 6502PSYSLI | Healty Psychology | 20 |
| 6504PSYSLI | Positive Psychology | 20 |
| 6505PSYSLI | Psychology in Education | 20 |
| 6508PSYSLI | Social Cognition | 10 |
| 6510PSYSLI | Work Psychology | 10 |
| 6500PSYSLI | Psychology Dissertation | 40 |
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