The BSc Psychology programme at RIC explores the scientific study of the mind and behaviour. You’ll study units such as Cognitive Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Biological Psychology, and Gender and Mental Health. This programme equips you with critical thinking and research skills, preparing you for careers as clinical psychologists, counsellors, human resource specialists, and market researchers. Graduates are well-prepared for impactful roles in healthcare, education, business, and research.

Academic Direction

The academic direction for the University of London Psychology degree is provided by King’s College London, which is ranked ninth in the world for psychology by the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2025. It is also ranked third in the UK for psychology for the third consecutive year.

Route 1 – Direct / Standard entry
Applicant must :

  • Hold at least 3 grades A-D at Advanced level or equivalent and one of these must be obtained in Mathematics, Psychology, or Biology
  • Ordinary level Mathematics, grade A-C or equivalent
  • Pass the internal Admission Test and interview

Route 2 – Performance based entry
Applicant must :

  • Hold at least 6 grades A – D at Ordinary Level or equivalent and one of these must be obtained
    in Mathematics, at grade A – C or equivalent
  • To be admitted onto the full BSc programme, must pass two required modules with an overall result of 40% or above, with at least 40% in each element of assessment
  • Pass the internal Admission Test and interview

Route 3 – Via International Foundation Programme (IFP)
(For more details, refer page 30)

Applicant must :

  • Complete the IFP
  • One of the courses taken as part of the IFP should be Mathematics and Statistics [FP0001], which should be passed with a mark of at least 60%

  • Research Design and Statistics 1A
  • Research Design and Statistics 1B
  • Applications of Psychology
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Learning, Personality and Intelligence
  • Biological Psychology
  • Social Psychology
  • Research Skills 1: Qualitative Skills

  • Research Skills 2: Literature Skills
  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Understanding Individual Differences
  • Research Design and Statistics 2A: Analysis of Variance
  • Health and Addictive Behaviours
  • Research Design and Statistics 2B: Multivariate Measures
  • Philosophy of Psychology
  • Clinical Psychology

  • Current Issues in Neuroscience
  • Gender and Mental Health
  • Mental Health around the World
  • Occupational Psychology
  • Forensic Psychology
  • Research Project 1: Foundation
  • Research Project 2: Consolidation

Those who wish to pursue their careers as a registered Psychologist, can opt for an M.Phil. / Psy.D. / Ph.D. in Psychology/ Philosophy and fulfill their minimum clinical hours under supervision to qualify as a registered Psychologist in Sri Lanka. Upon completion of the undergraduate degree, students can also follow further training to specialise in various forms of therapy and counselling (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy/ Psychodynamic therapy/ Conversational Model of Therapy) and become psychotherapists.

Academic Setting

  • Lecturer
  • Teacher/ Psychology Teacher
  • Career Guidance Counsellor
  • Counsellor
  • Educational Psychologist
  • Education Administrator
  • Special Education Teacher

Industrial Setting

  • Industrial Psychologist
  • Organisational Psychologist
  • Counsellor • Administrator
  • Employment Recruiter
  • Human Resources Adviser
  • Human Resources Manager

Hospital Setting

  • Counselling Psychologist
  • Clinical Psychologist
  • Cognitive Neuroscientist
  • Health Psychologist
  • Child Psychologist
  • Child Care Worker
  • Mental Health Coordinator

Law and Enforcement

  • Child Care Worker
  • Social Worker
  • Community Counsellor
  • Forensic Psychologist

Crisis Counsellor

  • Marriage Counsellor
  • Family and Marriage Therapist
  • Rehabilitation Counselor

Other

  • Neruro-psychologist
  • Psycho-educational consultant
  • Social Worker
  • Researcher
  • Mental Health Advocate
  • Recreational Therapis
  • Social Psychologist

*This list is non-exhaustive

Programme  Psychology
RIC Fees (LKR) University of London Fees (GBP)
1st year total course fee 330,000.00
2nd year total course fee 335,000.00
3rd year total course fee 335,000.00
4th year total course fee –
Total Course Fee Payable to RIC 1,000,000.00
Total fee to paid to University of London £5,772.00
Total Course Fee LKR 1,000,000 + £ 5,772 

Disclaimer:
This course fee applies only to Sri Lankan nationals and consists of payments made separately to RIC and the University of London.
– The total fee payable to RIC must be paid in LKR and includes registration fees, refundable and non-refundable library fees, and semester fees.
– The above University of London payments are applicable to the 2024/2025 academic year. An annual increment of 5% will be applied as per the standard practice from the university of London. Students are advised to check the University of London website for the latest fee schedule and payment instructions applicable to their academic year before making any payments.

UoL Fees:
Per each exam held online, the examination fee will be £11
Fees can be paid on a semester-by-semester basis based on the number of modules that the student is registering
£60 Non Refundable Application payment should be paid at the time of registration

For further assistance and a detailed fee breakdown, please contact our admissions team on +94 77 235 5000 or visit us at 92, Sunethra Devi Road, Kohuwala.

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