BSc (Hons) Psychology

The BSc (Hons) in Psychology is a Ministry of Education-approved and UGC-recognized four-year degree program designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the mind and behavior within Sri Lanka's unique cultural context. This program offers an in-depth study of human development, cognition, emotion, social behavior, and mental health, equipping students with the knowledge and skills necessary to make meaningful contributions to society.

Graduate Opportunities

Clinical Psychologist
Counseling Psychologist
Psychotherapist
Marital & Family Counselor
Psycho-social Worker
Mental Health Researcher
Addiction Counselor
Child Psychologist
Educational Psychologist
School Counselor

Special Needs Teacher
Early Childhood Specialist
Business Psychologist
HRM Consultant
HR Researcher
Marketing Strategist
Ergonomics Specialist
Corporate Trainer
Brand Consultant

Entry requirements

Local A/Ls: Minimum of 3 "S" Passes in any subject stream or equivalent qualification in the same sitting and General English "S" Pass or equivalent qualification.

Cambridge/Edexcel: Minimum of 3 "D" Passes in any subject stream Pass Aptitude Test conducted by SLIIT, and the Interview conducted by the School of Psychology, SLIIT.

Duration : 4 Years
Entry : February / September
Location : Malabe
Delivery: Weekdays
Medium of Instruction: English

With a strong emphasis on practical application and cultural relevance, the program prepares graduates to address the growing mental health needs in Sri Lanka and beyond. Students are trained to apply psychological principles in diverse real-world settings and are encouraged to pursue specialized postgraduate studies or careers in fields such as education, counseling, research, special education, and other psychology-related disciplines. Additionally, graduates develop valuable transferable skills—including critical thinking, problem-solving, and effective communication—which enable them to excel in various industries. This makes the BSc (Hons) in Psychology a versatile and rewarding foundation for careers both within psychology and in interdisciplinary fields.

Code	Module	Credit
Semester 1
PSY1113	Introduction to Psychology	03
PSY1123	Biological Psychology 1	03
PSY1133	Cognitive Psychology 1	03
PSY1143	Psychology in the Sri Lankan Context	03
PSY1153	Psychology Behind Emotions and Behaviour	03
PSY1160	English Language Skills for Studying Psychology	-
Semester 2
PSY1213	Social Psychology	03
PSY1223	Cognitive psychology 2	03
PSY1233	Developmental Psychology 1: Prenatal, Infancy and Toddlerhood	03
PSY1243	Psychology of Personality	03
PSY1253	Biological Psychology 2	03

Code	Module	Credit
Semester 1
PSY2113	Research Methods 1: Introduction to Research in psychology and statistics	03
PSY2123	Psychology of Sexuality and Gender Identit	03
PSY2133	Developmental Psychology 2: Adolescence	03
PSY2143	Mental Health Disorders 1	03
PSY2153	Psychological Anthropology	03
Semester 2
PSY2213	Research Methods 2: Qualitative Research	03
PSY2223	Counselling Psychology 1	03
PSY2233	Entrepreneurship, Career Success and Management Skills for Psychologists	03
PSY2243	Developmental Psychology 3: Adulthood & Geriatrics	05
PSY2253	Mental Health Disorders 2	05

Code	Module	Credit
Semester 1
PSY3113	Environmental Psychology	03
PSY3123	Positive Psychology	03
PSY3133	Psychological Testing and Measurement	03
PSY3143	Counselling Psychology 2	03
PSY3153	Psychology of Addictions	03
Semester 2
PSY3213	Community Psychology	03
PSY3223	Critical Psychology	03
PSY3233	Human-Computer Interaction and Psychology of Artificial Intelligence	03
PSY3243	Animal Psychology	03
PSY3253	Psychology Internship	03

Code	Module	Credit
Semester 1
PSY4113	Dissertation 1: Proposal	03
PSY4123	Applied Psychology	03
3 Elective:
PSY4133	Sports and Exercise Psychology	03
PSY4143	Work Psychology	03
PSY4153	Psychology of Media and Mass Communication	03
PSY4163	Introduction to Neuropsychology	03
Semester 2
PSY4213	Dissertation 2	03
PSY4223	Counselling Psychology 3	03
3 Elective:
PSY4233	Introduction to Clinical Psychology	03
PSY4243	Health Psychology	03
PSY4253	Forensic Psychology	03
PSY4263	Psychology in Education	03

COURSE FEE

The fee is presently Rs. 340,000 per semester. Fees for any subsequent semester should be paid prior to the commencement of each semester. This all inclusive fee is charged to cover lectures, tutorials and examinations and access to computer laboratory facilities and library.

The fees should be credited to, Account No 1630552 of the Bank of Ceylon in favour of Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, at the Bank of Ceylon Kollupitiya Branch located at the first floor of the BoC Merchant Tower Building or at any branch of the Bank of Ceylon; or to Account No 00 399 0000033 of the Sampath Bank at any branch of Sampath Bank. Normally, fees paid will not be refunded. However, requests for refund of fees may be considered if made before expiry of one week from the date of commencement of lectures for each semester. The date of commencement of lectures for the new applicants will be the date of commencement of lectures of the Orientation Programme. The refund, if made will be subject to a deduction of ten percent of the fee paid.

Account No 1630552

of the Bank of Ceylon

Account No 00 399 0000033

of the Sampath Bank

Account No 156010007350

of the Hatton National Bank

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