Colombo Institute of Research & Psychology (CIRP) and Flinders

Flinders University (Flinders) and Colombo Institute of Research and Psychology (CIRP) are excited to outline our pathway programs in Psychology.

The partnership between Flinders and CIRP allow students who successfully complete the Diploma of Higher Education in Psychology to continue their studies in the Bachelor of Psychological Science

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Diploma of Higher Education in Psychology

Course duration: 2 years full time*

Upon successful completion you will gain 1 year credit towards the Bachelor of Psychological Science.

PSY001 - Introduction to Psychology
PSY002 - Biopsychology
PSY003 - Cognitive Psychology
PSY004 - Principles of Counselling Ethics and Supervision
PSY005 - Social Psychology
PSY006 - Research Methods
PSY008 - Personality
PSY009 - Statistics 1
PSY014 - Psychometrics

“ When I was younger, I wanted to be an astronaut and a fashion designer at the same time. Later on, I discovered my love for psychology – my main goal is to become a psychologist and raise awareness back home.

My favourite subject so far is Psychology: research methods. I never expected to like it so much, but the subject matter is so easy to digest. Weirdly enough, I've found myself looking forward to the quizzes we have every week."

Adithya Abeywickrama (Vice-Chancellor Scholarship Recipient) Bachelor of Psychology student, Sri Lanka

“ If you want to have an unreal university experience, Flinders University is the way to go!

The lecturers are really supportive and try their best to come up with ideas to assist us in understanding concepts and answer our questions, When there is an assignment, lecturers will spend an hour explaining all the details that we need to take note of."

Isha Li - Bachelor of Psychological Science student

Practical experience

Cover a range of formal assessment tests and clinical methodologies used by practising psychologists, and connect theoretical knowledge and practical techniques with real-world problems.

Practical experience

Cover a range of formal assessment tests and clinical methodologies used by practising psychologists, and connect theoretical knowledge and practical techniques with real-world problems.

What does a career in Psychological Science look like?

Complete a nationally accredited major sequence in psychology
Enhance your career opportunities by combining your psychology degree with an area that suits your interests and career goals
Learn from internationally renowned researchers on core topics like brain function, autism, trauma, social justice, sleep disorders, learning and memory, and eating disorders
Gain essential knowledge and skills required for further study to practise as a registered psychologist
Gain skills and knowledge for other professions where psychology is beneficial such as government, social and community work, and statistics.

Career opportunities

Graduates may work in a range of professional settings, including employment consultant, social work, market researcher, human resource, and clinical research.

What does a career in Psychological Science look like?

Start a career where your research contributes directly to individual and community mental health and wellbeing

Use your findings to improve lives all around the world

Flinders Psychology offers a range of opportunities to practising psychology that covers personality; emotion; development; social, cultural and biological influences; and mental health

Access to 20 research laboratories, and a unique placement opportunity, and graduate for work in clinical, educational, organisational and academic settings

Graduates may work in a range of professional settings, including employment consultant, social work, market researcher, human resource, and clinical research.

Career opportunities

Graduates may work in a range of professional settings, including employment consultant, social work, market researcher, human resource, and clinical research.

Professional Recognition and Accreditation

The Bachelor of Psychological Science is accredited with the Australian Psychology Association (APAC).

To register as practising psychologist in Australia, you must complete an honours program (1 year) in Psychology and either two further years of supervised experience, or an approved qualification such as a Master of Psychology (Clinical).

Why choose Flinders University?

Established in 1966

266 in the world - THE World University Rankings 2022

500+ Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and Research degrees

No. 1 SA University for teaching quality, student support and starting salary - The Good Universities Guide 2020 overall quality of education experience (postgraduate), public SA-founded university only

No. 1 SA University for overall experience - The Good Universities Guide 2020 - overall quality of education experience (postgraduate), public SA-founded universities only

Adelaide is ranked as the 3rd most liveable city in the world and No. 1 in Australia - The EIU Global Liveability Index 2021

2016, 2018 & 2019 South Australian International Student of the Year

Registered by the awarding body with the Tertiary & Vocational Education Commission of Sri Lanka since 2011

Strong Commitment to research that led CIRP to pioneer initiatives in Psychological research in Sri Lanka and the region

Connections with industry and government allowing students and staff to contribute their knowledge improving quality of life at every level
Over 300+ graduates annually with graduate employability of 95%

Why choose Flinders University?

Established in 1966

266 in the world - THE World University Rankings 2022

500+ Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and Research degrees

No. 1 SA University for teaching quality, student support and starting salary - The Good Universities Guide 2020 overall quality of education experience (postgraduate), public SA-founded university only

No. 1 SA University for overall experience - The Good Universities Guide 2020 - overall quality of education experience (postgraduate), public SA-founded universities only