27/05/2026
Degree Programmes at the Faculty of Computing and Technology
Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology Honours [BICT(Hons)] Degree
The Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology Honours Degree is a four-year degree programme with an annual intake of 100 students. This degree programme will enable students to build the necessary skills, knowledge and attitudes required to function as ICT professionals. Strong fundamental knowledge in areas such as electronics, mathematics, data communication, Software engineering, multimedia etc. complemented with hands-on laboratory sessions, will provide the necessary skills and knowledge required to design, build, and maintain industry standard software and computer networks. The pathways currently on offer are:
• Computer Network Technology
• Games and Animation
• Software Systems Technology
The main benefit of the proposed Networking pathway is to produce highly eligible graduates that can successfully be employed in the computer networking segment of any industry that uses ICT. The Games and Animation pathway aims to prepare graduates who are able to design, manage, prototype, and research in the game designing and production industry. The Software Systems Technology pathway targets to produce graduates who are able to design, develop and maintain complex software systems, environments and applications.
Students will get an opportunity to work in the industry for six months through the internship module in the 4th year. The medium of instructions and examinations is English. Accreditation for this degree programme will be sought from the Computer Society of Sri Lanka (CSSL).
Bachelor of Engineering Technology Honours [BET(Hons)] Degree
The Bachelor of Engineering Technology Honours Degree is a four-year degree programme. The student intake for this degree programme is 100 for each academic year. This Engineering Technology degree programme has a strong focus on practical applications of science and technology with the view of preparing the graduates for a wide variety of industry applications. The first year of the curriculum aims at developing the common competencies expected of an engineering technologist while the next three years are devoted for developing specific competencies in chosen areas of specialization.
The pathways currently on offer are:
• Materials and Process Technology
• Industrial Automation and Robotics
• Sustainable Manufacturing Technology
Students will get an opportunity to work in the industry for six months through the internship module in the 3rd year. The medium of instructions and examinations is English.
Accreditation for this degree programme will be sought from the Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka (IESL).
Bachelor of Science Honours in Computer Science [BSc Hons(CS)] Degree
This is a four-year degree programme leading to the Bachelor of Science Honours in Computer Science offered by the Faculty of Computing and Technology of the University of Kelaniya. The student intake for this degree programme is 75 for each academic year. The course structure of the B.Sc. Honours in Computer Science Degree is designed to align with the recommendations of the Standing Committee on Computing of the UGC, and the guidelines of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).
This degree programme will help students to build necessary skills, knowledge and attitudes required to function in the software industry, conduct research and disseminate knowledge in Computer Science. Deep fundamental knowledge in theoretical computer science with supporting hands-on laboratory sessions will provide the necessary skills and tacit knowledge required to analyse, design, implement and maintain industry standard software. Knowledge on Database Systems, Machine Learning, Data Security, Theory of Compilers, Parallel Computing, High Performance Computing, Data Science, Natural Language Processing, Digital Forensics, Semantic Web and e-business technologies, Computer Games and Animation, Image Processing, Virtual Reality to the curriculum provides ample flexibility for students to specialize in their own areas of interest.
Students can choose the standard pathway in computer science or a pathway to give more emphases on one of the following areas:
• Data Science
• Artificial Intelligence
• Cyber Security
• Scientific Computing
Students will get an opportunity to work in the industry for six months through internship module in the 4th year. The medium of instructions and examinations is strictly in English. In the final year all students should carry out a research project relevant to their area of interest.
Accreditation for this degree programme will be sought from the Computer Society of Sri Lanka (CSSL).
Bachelor of Bio Systems Technology Honours [BBST(Hons)] Degree
The Bachelor of Bio systems Technology Honours Degree is a four-year undergraduate programme designed to produce skilled professionals for the bio-based product industry. The current intake for this degree program is 75 students. The program focuses on integrating biological sciences with modern technology to develop innovative and sustainable solutions, aligning with national academic standards. During the first year, students follow common foundation courses in bio systems technology, combining classroom learning with hands-on laboratory and field-based training. From the second year onwards, students specialize in one of the following three pathways:
• Biotechnology
• Food Processing Technology
• Environmental Resource Technology
The medium of instruction and examination is English, ensuring graduates are prepared for both local and international career opportunities in the bio systems sector.
