Path Category 05
After
A/L
Completed Advanced Level? Every path available to you — by stream.
Science Stream
Medicine (MBBS)
State & private medical faculties. 5–6 years.
Engineering (BSc Eng)
State universities & private institutes. 4 years.
IT & Computer Science
BSc IT / CS from state or private. 3–4 years.
Pharmacy
BPharm from state or private institutions. 4 years.
Architecture
BArch — competitive state entry. 5 years.
Agriculture / Veterinary
Faculty of Agriculture, UoP, Ruhuna etc.
Commerce Stream
BBA / BCom
Business Administration from state/private. 3–4 years.
CIMA / ACCA
Professional accounting qualifications. 3–5 years.
AAT Sri Lanka
Accounting technician qualification. 2–3 years.
Banking (IBSL)
Institute of Bankers of Sri Lanka programmes.
CIM Marketing
Chartered Institute of Marketing UK qualifications.
Economics Degree
BA Economics from state universities.
Arts Stream
LLB / Attorney-at-Law
Law degree followed by SLAAS exams. 4–5 years.
BA Social Sciences
Sociology, Psych, Political Science at state unis.
Education (Teaching)
BEd or PGDE to enter the teaching service.
Journalism / Media
BA Mass Communication or journalism diplomas.
Social Work
BSW from state universities.
Fine Arts / Design
NCAS or private institutes for design careers.
Technology Stream
HND / HNDE Engineering
ATIs and technical colleges. 2–3 years.
IT Degree / Diploma
NIBM, SLIIT, private institutes.
Graphic Design / UX
Art & Design institutes, online courses.
Civil Technology
HNDE Civil from ATI. 3 years.
Electronics Engineering
HNDE Electronics from ATI.
Fashion & Textile
Design colleges and apparel industry training.