Psychology is the scientific study of human behavior and thinking. Psychologists are actively involved in studying and understanding mental processes, brain functions, social and personal behaviors. The field of psychology is considered a “Hub of Science” with strong connections to almost all the fields where human activity is involved.
Gaining a richer and deeper understanding of psychology can help people achieve insights into their own actions as well as a better understanding of other people.
Psychologists are involved in research on perception, cognition, attention, emotion, intelligence, subjective experiences, motivation, brain functioning and personality. Psychologists’ interests extend to interpersonal relationships, psychological resilience, family resilience and other areas within social psychology. They also consider the unconscious mind. Research psychologists employ empirical methods to infer causal and correlational relationships between psychosocial variables.
While psychological knowledge is often applied to the assessment and treatment of mental health problems, it is also directed towards understanding and solving problems in several spheres of human activity. By many accounts, psychology ultimately aims to benefit society.
Many psychologists are involved in some kind of therapeutic role, practicing psychotherapy in clinical, counseling or school settings. Other psychologists conduct scientific research on a wide range of topics related to mental processes and behavior. Typically the latter group of psychologists work in academic settings (e.g., universities, medical schools or hospitals).
Another group of psychologists are employed in industrial and organizational settings. Yet others are involved in working on human development, aging, sports, health, forensic science, education and media.
Diploma of Higher Education in Psychology (DHEP)
This Level 5 Diploma is designed to provide students with the ground knowledge required to start their journey towards becoming a professional in any field of psychology. Program provides a thorough understanding of behaviors and thinking of humans through core modules during the first year then go on to introduce the students to applications of psychology and other important areas such as research methodology and statistics.
Program is modeled reflecting the international academic standards in undergraduate psychology education, especially benchmarking the Bachelor’s degree program offered at British Universities.
At the end of the DHEP, you will cover the content covered in the first two years of the Bachelor’s degree in Psychology.
You have the options of completing a Bachelor’s (Honors) degree in Psychology or select Double majors based on the electives. You may complete your Bachelor’s degree at CIRP or transfer to universities in UK, Australia, New Zealand, USA, Canada, Malaysia or Dubai.
If you are interested in increasing your employability at the end of your Bachelor’s degree you may select CIRP’s unique Dual qualification series.
Key Plus Points in CIRP DHE in Psychology program
1. Comprehensive coverage of international curriculum requirements within first two years
2. Curriculum mapped to match British and Australian Psychology Society requirements
3. Complete coverage of Statistics and Computerized Data analysis in two separate modules
4. Qualitative and Quantitative research methods covered in two separate modules
5. Only program in Sri Lanka that covers a full module of Psychometric Testing
6. Specialized modules such as Neuroscience and Personality
7. Program with the most number of Electives in Clinical, Counseling, Child and Forensic Psychology
8. Range of assessments aimed at developing transferable skills
9. Special emphasis on employability in each module
10. Placement module that provides real workplace exposure
How is the program delivered?
Program is delivered using modern teaching methods and training techniques that inspires the minds of the students creating enthusiasm, interest and motivation to explore further in to the field. A variety of methods from face to face lectures to case studies, journal discussions, workshops and seminars, small group discussions and group activities are used to create and maintain passion of the students.
Program Structure
Qualification Title : Diploma of Higher Education in Psychology
Qualification Level : UK RQF Level 5
Awarding Body : Colombo Institute of Research and Psychology UK
Credits : 240 UK RQF Credits
Modules : 16
Duration : 02 Years
Progression : BSc (Hons) Psychology Final Year
Transfer Options : Available
Combinations : Dual Qualifications and Double Majors
Accreditation : Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission, Sri Lanka
Schedule : Weekday or Weekends
Delivery : On Campus or Online
