Study Programmes

Currently the Faculty offers an Certificate Programme in Apparel Technology, conducted by the Department of Textile and Apparel Technology. This is designed to provide an opportunity to those who are engaged in the relevant industry to gain an in-depth knowledge in the subject of specialisation within a short period of time.

The requirement for admission to this programme is obtaining six passes at the General Certificate in Education (Ordinary Level) examination including Mathematics and the first language. You may contact this Department for more information.

These programmes are suitable for school leavers with three passes in GCE (A/L) in the relevant stream or the middle level technical officers, usually holding a Diploma or an equivalent qualification, who wish to upgrade themselves to Degree level. These are also suitable for graduates who wish to specialise in another discipline. Currently the Faculty offers degrees in Engineering, Software Engineering and Industrial Studies fields.

A Higher Diploma award is on offer for those who are registering for Honours degree programmes and fulfilling the requirements specified for a specialisation and looking for an employment with an intermediate qualification.

Bachelor of Science Honours in Engineering Degree Programme

Bachelor of Science Honours degrees are designed in accordance with the requirements of the Sri Lanka Qualification Framework (SLQF) and are recognised academically as well as professionally. For example, many specializations in the Bachelor of Science Honours in Engineering degree of the OUSL is recognised by the Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka (IESL) as a fulfilling academic qualification for its Associate Membership.

Anyone who possesses three passes in G.C.E. (A/L) in Physical Science stream in one and the same sitting can join the Bachelor of Technology Honours in Engineering Degree programme specialising in:

• Agricultural Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Computer Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Electronics and Communication Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Mechatronics Engineering
• Textile and Clothing Engineering

Bachelor of Software Engineering Honours Degree Programme

Bachelor of Software Engineering Honours Degree is the first ever industry-oriented software engineering degree programme in Sri Lanka. It is designed to produce qualified graduates for the software industry and for the other sectors where the software design, development and maintenance are carried out.

Anyone who possesses three passes in G.C.E. (A/L) in any stream or completion of three foundation subjects of OUSL can apply for Bachelor of Software Engineering programme and pass the selection test for enrolment.

Bachelor of Industrial Studies Honours Degree Programme

Bachelor of Industrial Studies Honours degrees are designed in accordance with the requirements of the Sri Lanka Qualification Framework (SLQF) and are recognised both academically as well as professionally. The degree programme has four specialisations:

• Apparel Production and Management
• Fashion Design and Product Development
• Textile Manufacture
• Agriculture

These programmes are designed for qualified graduates desirous of postgraduate education and skills in a particular speciality. The Faculty is at present in the process of revising its postgraduate study programmes according to Sri Lanka Qualification Framework and meeting the current trends. The postgraduate programmes that are to be offered shortly are:

Programme	Duration
Master of Energy Management	One year
Master of Science in Industrial Engineering	Two years
Master of Science in Structural Engineering	Two years
Master of Science in Construction Management	Two years
Master in Data Science	One year
Master in Telecommunication and Networking	One year
Master of Science in Data Science	Two years
Master of Science in Telecommunication and Networking	Two years

Postgraduate research degrees are suitable for well-qualified graduates interested in research. The Faculty offers two types of research degrees:

• Master of Philosophy (MPhil.)
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Students can register for research degrees throughout the year. Those who wish to pursue a higher research degree should contact the Head of the relevant department.

Stand Alone Courses are ideal for those who are interested in a specific quantum of knowledge or skills. The Faculty of Engineering Technology offers a series of stand-alone courses covering many areas of study. Students can register for these courses without registering for a particular programme.

Students require possessing the pre-requisites in respect of each of the courses or equivalent qualifications or knowledge, to register for the individual Stand Alone courses. The tuition fee for each course is three times that of the corresponding course in the regular programme. Students registering for regular programmes cannot register for courses as Stand Alone courses at the same time.