Diploma of Higher Education in Psychology and Counselling


Colombo Institute of Research and Psychology

230 Galle Rd, Colombo 00400

  • Degree Type: Diploma
  • Awarding University: Colombo Institute of Research and Psychology

Course Description

This course is specially designed to train counsellors who would cater to that need in the society. If you are someone who have the personality factors that make you a good and patient listener, a calm and objective adviser, this course would shape you to become an expert counsellor and later on with postgraduate training, a Counselling Psychologist. Students could either continue with the same combination for the ?nal year or switch the ?elds entirely to Psychology.



Entry Requirements

  • Minimum Two (02) passes at GCE A/L in any stream or passing an equivalent Secondary School after a minimum 12 years of school education, qualification recognized by the government of the particular country
  • Or a Foundation Degree/ Diploma that meets the expected criteria of the academic board, awarded by a recognized awarding body or institution.
  • Students over 20 years of age who do not meet the above criteria could consult a student adviser to inquire about the alternative eligibility criteria for mature and working students.


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Course Date

  1. Start From : February
  2. Start From : September


International Transfer options 1

  • Degree type: Bachelor
  • International pathway options: BSc /BA Psychology / Counseling
  • University: University of Northampton
  • Country: UK
  • Full-time duration :
  • GBP Course fee (total years): 0


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