Certificate Course in Environmental Studies

This certificate programme is of one academic year (minimum) duration and  offered at level 2. This programme was launched for the first time in 2002.

The basic objective of this programme is 

• To provide basic knowledge to the interested personnel on Environment in general and other related issues. 
• To improve the skills of students in holistic appraisal of environmental issues. 
• To enable the students to develop skills in identifying the causes of Environmental degradation. 
• To develop enthusiasm and improve knowledge among personnel in conserving natural resources, environmental management programmes, planning projects, financial management, implementation and extension. 

Admission Requirements

G.C.E. (O/L) with a credit pass in English
Work experience in environment related aspects will be an added advantage to follow the course.

Course codes
Course code: Course Title
PSC 1110 :    Components of the Environment
PSC 1211 :    Society and Environment
PSC 1212 :    Conservation and Management of the Environment
PSC 1113 :    Research Project

Medium of Instruction
The medium of instruction will be in English and Sinhala

Course Fees
Registration fee Rs. 225.00
Sport council fee Rs. 25.00
Facilities fee Rs. 900.00
Field visit fee Rs. 710.00
Tution fee Rs. 8,940.00

Award of Certificate
A certificate will be awarded on successful completion of the courses.

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