Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychosocial Support - PgDCP 2025/26 (Weekends)

Admission Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized University/ Institution in a field relevant to the subject matter/s of the PGDCP; OR
• Any other Bachelor’s degree from a recognized University/ Institution with one year’s work experience relevant to the subject matter/s of the PGDCP; OR
• Professional qualification or an equivalent qualification from a recognized professional body acceptable to the Faculty Board and the Senate of the University with one years’ work experience in the field of PGDCP; OR
• Any other Higher Diploma from a recognized University/ Institution or an equivalent qualification so recognized by the Faculty Board and the Senate of the University of Colombo with three years’ work experience in the field of PGDCP; OR
• Minimum of eight years sustained work experience relevant to the field of study in recognized institutions or work place with strong recommendation on the capacity of the candidate to undertake the programme from the Head of the institution where the candidate works. Each application under this clause shall be considered on its merit; AND
• Satisfactory performance at a selection test and/or selection interview; AND
• A good knowledge of English language.

How to Apply

Applications can be downloaded from the faculty website (fgs.cmb.ac.lk). Duly completed application form, certified copies of National Identity Card, birth certificate, relevant educational and professional qualifications, and work experience (if any) along with a scanned copy of the payment slip (of application processing fee) should be submitted via Apply Online weblink. (All above documents should be submitted as one PDF document.) Application fee LKR 3000 (Local students) or 40 USD (Foreign students) (non-refundable) can be paid using the code 318621500008 as the reference number at any Peoples' Bank branch or using our online payment portal (pay.cmb.ac. lk),

Apply Online: https://forms.gle/2XyKrzPazazP6P9e8
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Completed application form and the photocopies of above mentioned original certified documents along with the payment slip should also be sent through the registered post to reach the Deputy Registrar, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Colombo, No 35/30. Prof. Stanley Wijesundara Mawatha, Colombo 07. Please mention the programme name on the left side of the envelope. Apply on or before 15th October 2025.

– Duration: 2 Years Post-graduate Diploma leading to Masters

– Weekend Programme
Saturday (9.00 am – 5.00 pm)

Visit https://fgs.cmb.ac.lk/course/pgdcp/ for more information.

Send Inquiry

Your inquiry will be sent directly to the institute. A copy will also be emailed to you for your records.