The Open University of Sri Lanka (OUSL) offers a Bachelor of Science Honours in Psychology (programme code BY) through its Department of Psychology and Counselling, Faculty of Health Sciences. It is a degree of at least 4 years studied through open, distance and flexible learning. Entry needs three A/L passes in any stream, or an OUSL Foundation route, plus an O/L pass in English.
Intake status: the 2026 application window ran from 20 June to 26 July 2026 and has closed. The programme page does not say when the next intake opens, so check the OUSL online application portal and the department before you plan.
OUSL Psychology Degree at a Glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Programme | Bachelor of Science Honours in Psychology (code BY) |
| Department | Psychology and Counselling, Faculty of Health Sciences |
| Duration | Minimum 4 years |
| Credits | 30 credits per year, 120 in total |
| Course levels | Levels 3, 4, 5 and 6 |
| Course fee | Maximum Rs. 450,000 |
| Application fee (local students) | Rs. 500 |
| Selection | Shortlisted candidates attend an interview |
Who Can Apply: OUSL Psychology Entry Requirements
You must meet one of these A/L routes:
- Three pass grades at the G.C.E. Advanced Level in one sitting, in any stream; or
- C grades or equivalent totalling 60 credits from the OUSL Foundation Courses in Science or Social Sciences, which OUSL treats as equal to three A/L passes; or
- An equivalent or higher qualification that the OUSL Senate accepts.
You also need an S pass in English at the G.C.E. Ordinary Level.
How the Degree Is Studied
Teaching is open and distance, so you can study while you work. Credits are spread across four years of courses at Levels 3 to 6, and the programme includes independent research projects. The programme page does not state the medium of instruction or an SLQF level, and it does not list career outcomes. Ask the department if these matter to your plan.
How to Apply
- Watch the OUSL announcements and the online application portal for the next intake.
- Check that you meet one of the A/L routes above and hold an O/L pass in English.
- Pay the Rs. 500 application fee if you are a local applicant, and submit the application when the window opens.
- Attend the selection interview if you are shortlisted.
Budget before you commit. The course fee is listed as a maximum of Rs. 450,000 over the programme. Ask the department how it is charged each year before you register.
Contact: Department of Psychology and Counselling, Faculty of Health Sciences, OUSL, Nawala, Nugegoda. Email hdpcoun@ou.ac.lk. Phone 011 288 1115 or 011 288 1000 (extensions 6700 and 6701).
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I apply with A/L results from any stream?
Yes. The programme page asks for three passes in one sitting in any stream.
Do I need O/L Mathematics?
The page lists only an S pass in English at O/L.
Is it a full-time degree?
It is offered through open, distance and flexible learning, with a minimum duration of 4 years.
Are applications open now?
The 2026 window closed on 26 July 2026. Check the OUSL portal for the next intake.
How much does it cost?
The course fee is a maximum of Rs. 450,000, plus a Rs. 500 application fee for local applicants.
Official Sources
BrightNook.lk is an independent guide and is not part of the Open University of Sri Lanka. Entry rules, fees and dates come from the OUSL programme page (last updated 16 July 2026) and can change. Always confirm with OUSL before you apply.
