Certificate Course in Psychology and Counselling Studies

A three-month full-time psychology introduction at Kirulapone NIC for learners without three A/L passes who want to progress to degree study.

LevelCertificate
Duration3 Months
Study modefull-time

Overview

About this course

The School of Humanities designed this certificate as an introduction to psychology for learners who did not obtain three A/L passes and would like to move on to undergraduate study. Four modules trace how the discipline developed and its main debates, widen into where psychology is applied and the careers and professional membership routes open to graduates, and teach academic presentation and writing as preparation for further study. The fee is LKR 40,000 plus LKR 2,000 for registration. Campuses listed: Kirulapone NIC. The page does not state who awards the certificate.

Modules

4 modules
Modules4 modules
Introduction to Psychology
Academic English for Psychology
Core Concepts in Psychology
Applied Psychology

Entry requirements

Academic Entry Requirement

Traditional entry criteria

Passed at least 2 subjects at A/L

Alternative entry criteria

Recognition of Prior Learning acceptable to the academic board

Language proficiency

A very good command of English in reading, writing and speaking

Fees & scholarships

Local students

LKR 40,000total
Application feeLKR 2,000
Course fee. Subject to change without prior notice.

Facilities

Gallery

Key information

Level

certificate

Duration

3 Months ยท full-time

Location

Colombo, Colombo, Peradeniya, Galle, Matara, Kurunegala

Fees

LKR 40,000 ยท Local

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Upcoming intakes

No upcoming intakes listed
Verified informationOct 19, 2026

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