BSc (Hons) in Psychology

3-year bachelor’s degree programme at NIBM, full-time in Kirulapone (NIC).

NIBM

Offered by

National Institute of Business Management (NIBM)

Awarded by

University of Essex

LevelBachelors

Duration3 Years

Study modefull-time

Overview

About this course

BSc (Hons) in Psychology is a 3-year bachelor’s degree programme taught within the School Of Humanities at NIBM. The degree is awarded by the University of Essex, UK. The study plan moves through Advanced Diploma in Psychology and BSc (Hons) Psychology in sequence. Modules named on the NIBM page include AP1000 - Academic Writing and Presentation Skills, PS1005 - Fundamentals of Neuroscience, PS407 - Social Psychology, PS423 - Psychology of Health and PS489 - Animal Behaviour. The programme is available full-time and is taught in English. It is listed at Kirulapone (NIC). 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

25 modules

AP1000 - Academic Writing and Presentation Skills

PS1001 - Introduction to Psychology

PS1002 - Fundamentals of Developmental Psychology

PS1003 - Motivation and Emotion

PS1004 - Fundamentals of Cognitive Psychology

PS1005 - Fundamentals of Neuroscience

PS1006 - Fundamentals of Social Psychology

PS1007 - Counselling Psychology

PS1008 - Research Methods in Psychology

Entry requirements

Academic Entry Requirement

For entry into the first year (Level 4/Advance Diploma in Psychology)

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.

For entry into the second year (Level 5/BSc (Hons) in Psychology)

For entry to the second year, applicants will need to complete the NIBM Advanced Diploma in Psychology.
Or: Lateral Entry: Completion of a first-year degree equivalent (Will be assessed by University of Essex panel)
Applicants must be able to demonstrate an adequate proficiency in English and may be assessed during the induction phase of the course.

For entry into the third year (Level 6/BSc (Hons) in Psychology)

For entry to the second year, applicants will need to complete the level 5/BSC (Hons) in Psychology year. (Note: There is no lateral entry pathway taken for this stage of the programme.)

Fees & scholarships

Local students

LKR 2,000,000total

Total of the per-year course fees NIBM publishes (Year 1: LKR 400,000; Year 2: LKR 800,000; Year 3: LKR 800,000). Registration fees (LKR 5,000, LKR 8,000) are charged separately.