Bachelor of Science Honours in Engineering – Textile & Clothing BSc(Eng)

This program is a degree programme to provide in-depth knowledge and skill for the Textile and clothing industry employees at junior manager level and technical grades in the industry within the engineering profession. This will also provide an opportunity to upgrade management skills required to maintain an organization as senior managers.

Objectives of the program

  • The employees who are already in the Textile industry with lack of theoretical knowledge and engineering concepts will be able to maintaining and managing the industry satisfactory manner.
  • This program is ideal for a person who has a deep interest to build his career opportunities in the field of textile and clothing
  •  engineering.

Minimum Duration: 4 Years, entering only with GCE (A/L) qualification. Students entering with NDT qualification can complete within a minimum of two years.

Teaching mode: Distance mode – Limited face to face sessions with interactive learning sessions and laboratory work, printed course materials and online teaching (where available).

Medium of Instruction: English

Programme Learning Outcomes (PLO’s)

PLO1: Apply knowledge of mathematics, basic sciences and engineering fundamentals to the analysis of complex engineering problems.

PLO2: Identify, formulate, research literature, conduct investigations and solve complex engineering problems to provide valid conclusions.

PLO3: Design systems, components or processes that meet specified needs.

PLO4: Conduct investigations of complex problems using research based knowledge and research methods.

PLO5: Create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools to complex engineering activities.

PLO6: Assess societal, health, safety, legal, cultural and environmental issues related to professional engineering solutions.

PLO7: Demonstrate broad knowledge of sustainable development concepts and practices required for dealing with contemporary issues related to professional engineering practice.

PLO8: Demonstrate broad knowledge of ethical responsibilities and professional standards

PLO9: Demonstrate ability to function effectively as an individual and in multidisciplinary and multi-cultural teams, with the capacity to be a leader or manager as well as an effective team member.

PLO10: Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as being able to comprehend and write  effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.

PLO11: Demonstrate broad knowledge of management and business practices, including financial management, risk and change management.

PLO12: Engage in independent and lifelong learning in the broad context of technological Change

Programme Code :
Programme Category :
Degree Programme
Conducted by :
Dept. of Textile and Apparel Technology, Faculty of Engineering Technology
Programme duration :
Minimum 4 years
Discipline(s) / Course(s) :
Textile and Clothing

• Obtained passes in the subjects, Combined Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry at the G.C.E. (A/L) Examination, Sri Lanka, in one & the same sitting, or
• Obtained the Advanced Certificate in Science with courses in the disciplines of Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry, offered by The OUSL, or
• Obtained a minimum three (3) credit (C) passes for Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry in Cambridge/Edexcel Advanced Level Examination within three years, or
• Obtained an equivalent or higher qualification acceptable to the Senate.

Accepting online applications :
Issuing applications for the academic year 2024/2025 is now closed. Applications for the 2025/2026 academic year will be issued in late 2025.
Closing Date for Applications :
Last date for requesting exemptions :
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Contact Details

This programme is conducted by the department of Textile and Apparel Technology, Faculty of Engineering Technology. Contact the Head of the Department for further details.

Address :
Department of Textile and Apparel Technology, Faculty of Engineering, OUSL
Contact :
0112881310
Email :
Contact Programme Coordinator

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