{"id":151,"date":"2026-02-22T06:34:08","date_gmt":"2026-02-22T06:34:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/busl.ac.lk\/socs\/?page_id=151"},"modified":"2026-02-22T06:37:09","modified_gmt":"2026-02-22T06:37:09","slug":"bachelor-of-arts-in-psychology","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/busl.ac.lk\/socs\/bachelor-of-arts-in-psychology\/","title":{"rendered":"Bachelor of Arts in Psychology"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"151\" class=\"elementor elementor-151\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0d6e753 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"0d6e753\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b48a520 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b48a520\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Bachelor of Arts in Psychology<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ce68547 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ce68547\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-874c9dd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"874c9dd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"><div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"><div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"><div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"29243db4-5509-445a-9d20-6e711deba0ff\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-2\"><div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"><div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"><p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"177\">The Bachelor of Arts in Psychology is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of human behavior, mental processes, and emotional development from both modern scientific and Buddhist perspectives. The programme integrates theoretical foundations, research skills, and practical applications to develop well-rounded graduates equipped for academic and professional advancement.<\/p><p data-start=\"712\" data-end=\"1086\">The curriculum begins with foundational studies in modern psychology and Buddhist psychology, introducing students to major psychological theories, concepts of mind, and the philosophical foundations of human behavior. As the programme progresses, students engage with core areas such as personality psychology, child psychology, social psychology, and cognitive psychology.<\/p><p data-start=\"1088\" data-end=\"1525\">Emphasis is placed on research methodology and analytical skills, enabling students to design, conduct, and interpret psychological research. Advanced courses in abnormal psychology and counseling psychology provide insight into mental health, behavioral disorders, and therapeutic approaches. 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