Advanced Diploma in Psychology

1-year advanced diploma at NIBM, full-time in Kirulapone (NIC) and Peradeniya (KIC).

NIBM
LevelDiploma
Duration1 Year
Study modefull-time

Overview

About this course

Advanced Diploma in Psychology is a 1-year advanced diploma taught within the School Of Humanities at NIBM. Modules named on the NIBM page include Academic Writing and Presentation Skills, Introduction to Psychology, Motivation and Emotion, Fundamentals of Neuroscience and Counselling Psychology. The programme is available full-time and is taught in English. It is listed at Kirulapone (NIC) and Peradeniya (KIC), and not every intake runs at every location. NIBM has not confirmed a start date on the programme page, so ask the campus about the next intake. Fees, start dates and entry criteria can change, so confirm them with NIBM before you apply.

Modules

9 modules
Modules9 modules
EAP100Academic Writing and Presentation Skills
PS1001Introduction to Psychology
PS1002Fundamentals of Developmental Psychology
PS1003Motivation and Emotion
PS1004Fundamentals of Cognitive Psychology
PS1005Fundamentals of Neuroscience
PS1006Fundamentals of Social Psychology
PS1007Counselling Psychology
PS1008Research Methods in Psychology

Entry requirements

Academic Entry Requirement

Admission criteria
  • 3 Passes in G.C.E. A/L Examination & English. (Those who have obtained 2 passes for the in G.C.E. A/L Examination can complete the Certificate in Psychology to become eligible)
  • It is mandatory that the candidate has obtained at least an ‘S’ pass for Mathematics and English for GCE Ordinary Level Examination.
  • Or: Completion of Foundation in Psychology at NIBM.
  • Those who have completed a Certificate course/ Advanced Certificate course in Psychology from a recognised institution.

Fees & scholarships

Local students

LKR 400,000total
Registration fee of LKR 8,000 is charged separately.

Facilities

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Key information

Level

diploma

Duration

1 Year · full-time

Location

Colombo, Colombo, Peradeniya, Galle, Matara, Kurunegala

Fees

LKR 400,000 · Local

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Upcoming intakes

No upcoming intakes listed
Verified informationOct 14, 2026

Related study areas

General PsychologyPsychology

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