HD in Psychology

An 18-month Cardiff Metropolitan University Higher Diploma in psychology, from cognitive and biological foundations to clinical and counselling topics.

Awarded by

Cardiff Metropolitan University

Next intake: February 2027
LevelHigher-national-diploma
Duration1.5 Years
Study modefull-time
CampusColombo

Overview

About this course

This Higher Diploma is awarded by Cardiff Metropolitan University and focuses on cognitive and social psychology, research methods and applied psychology. It moves from foundational concepts in the first year to critical, advanced reasoning in the second. The first year covers introduction to psychology, bio psychology, cognitive psychology, research methods, developmental psychology and qualitative research methods. The second year covers statistics and data analysis, personality psychology, clinical and counselling psychology, critical social and developmental psychology, motivation and emotion, and health and human sexuality. Full-time study takes 18 months and part-time study takes 24 months. Intakes are listed in February, May and November. It leads to the BSc (Hons) Psychology top-up.

Modules

12 modules
Introduction to PsychologySemester 1
Bio PsychologySemester 1
Cognitive PsychologySemester 1
Research MethodsSemester 2
Developmental PsychologySemester 2
Qualitative Research MethodsSemester 2

Entry requirements

Academic Entry Requirement

O/L and A/L Routes
  • Five O/L passes including a C pass in Mathematics and English, plus two A/L passes.
  • Five O/L passes including a C pass in Mathematics and English, plus an OTHM foundation, an equivalent Level 3 course, or a relevant OTHM international diploma.
Mature Route

Professional qualifications plus at least 3 years of relevant work experience, aged 21 or over.

Other Notes
  • Applicants must be over 17 at enrolment.
  • Edexcel/Cambridge candidates: at least five C passes (or a score above 4) including Mathematics and English at O/L, and at least two D passes at A/L.
  • Psychology requires a C pass in English at the O/L. A/L holders with two passes and an S in Mathematics can take a fast-track course first.

Facilities

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Key information

Level

higher-national-diploma

Duration

1.5 Years ยท full-time

Location

Colombo, Jaffna, Kandy, Kurunegala, Nugegoda

Fees

On request

Upcoming intakes

Verified informationOct 14, 2026

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