Colombo Institute of Research & Psychology - CIRP - BSc (Hons) Psychology

Course Overview

Psychology is the scientific study of the 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 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 is employed in industrial and organizational settings. Yet others are involved in work on human development, aging, sports, health, forensic science, education, and the media.

Different fields in Psychology

Clinical Psychology                           Counseling Psychology                  Child Psychology

Educational Psychology                 Health Psychology                           Criminal & Forensic Psychology

Community Psychology                 Consumer Psychology                   Business & Organizational Psychology

Sports Psychology                           Cyber Psychology                            Neuroscience

Social Psychology                             Cognitive Psychology                     Coaching Psychology

Rehabilitation Psychology            Trauma Psychology                         Military Psychology

Political Psychology                         Aviation Psychology                        Experimental Psychology

BSc (Hons) Psychology

A bachelor’s degree in Psychology is the best pathway for individuals interested in any field that requires understanding, predicting and influencing human behavior and thinking. Traditionally a BSc (Hons) in Psychology was considered as a degree taken by individuals who wish to pursue a career a mental health. But with the emergence of new fields such as Child Psychology, Business Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Sports Psychology and Neuroscience, a graduate in psychology is able to select a wide range of professions as their career. BSc degree in Psychology is considered a qualification that empowers the student with the most number of transferable skills.

Students who start their higher education in psychology are able to take up rewarding, satisfying and respected professions such as Psychotherapists, Special Needs Teachers, Clinical Psychologists, Counseling Psychologists, Child Psychologists, Forensic Psychologists, Sports Psychologist, Neuroscientists, Researchers, Coaching Psychologists and many other careers.

This degree is designed to produce globally employable graduates, who could work in a multicultural, international setting and deliver the expectations of employers worldwide.