BA (Hons) in English and TESOL

3-year bachelor’s degree programme at NIBM, part-time in Colombo, Kirulapone (NIC) and 1 more.

NIBM

Awarded by

Coventry University

LevelBachelors
Duration3 Years
Study modepart-time

Overview

About this course

BA (Hons) in English and TESOL is a 3-year bachelor’s degree programme taught within the School Of Language at NIBM. It is offered in partnership with Coventry University. The entry requirements describe separate entry points, so applicants with earlier NIBM awards or equivalent qualifications may join at a later stage. The study plan moves through Diploma in English and Diploma in English for Professionals in sequence. Modules named on the NIBM page include Effective speaking skills, Advanced Grammar, IELTS & TOEFL Preparatory modules, Advanced Grammar for effective speaking & writing and Academic writing skills. The programme is available part-time and is taught in English. It is listed at Colombo, Kirulapone (NIC) and Peradeniya (KIC), and not every intake runs at every location. NIBM has not confirmed a start date on the programme page, so ask the campus about the next intake. Fees, start dates and entry criteria can change, so confirm them with NIBM before you apply.

Modules

22 modules
Year 122 modules
Effective speaking skills
Presentation skills
Speaking skills required for a business environment & professions
Basic Grammar
Advanced Grammar
Grammar for professionals writing & speaking
Business writing; Letters / Memos / Fax etc
Reading skills for vocabulary & language development
IELTS & TOEFL Preparatory modules
Speaking skills for day-to-day communication
Speaking skills required for a business environment and professions
Presentation skills
Introduction to English Grammar
Advanced Grammar for effective speaking & writing
Grammar for professional writing and speaking
Business writing
Professional writing
Academic writing skills
Reading skills for language & vocabulary development
Academic reading skills
Listening to language and vocabulary development
TOEFL & IELTS listening skills

Entry requirements

Academic Entry Requirement

Diploma in English

Selection from a placement test followed by an interview.

Diploma in English for Professionals

3 passes for A/L + 3 years of working experience

Admission through interviews
  • Applicants with professional experiences, are welcome to apply
  • All non-standard or marginal applications for admission are considered upon the approval of the relevant academic body
  • For direct entry into Year 2: BA (Hons.) English and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
  • Completion of the Diploma in English (full time) Programme or Diploma in English for Professionals (part-time) programme at NIBM.
  • The English Language requirement is IELTS grade 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each component and competence to study using the English language / Credit pass in English at the G.C.E O/L exam and a Pass in General English at the G.C.E A/L exam or equivalent.
Admission through interviews
  • Applicants with professional experience, are welcome to apply.
  • All non-standard or marginal applications for admission are considered upon the approval of the relevant academic body.

Fees & scholarships

Local students

LKR 2,000,000total
Total of the per-year course fees NIBM publishes (Year 1: LKR 200,000; Year 2: LKR 900,000; Year 3: LKR 900,000). Registration fees (LKR 5,000, LKR 8,000) are charged separately.

Facilities

Gallery

Key information

Level

bachelors

Duration

3 Years · part-time

Location

Colombo, Colombo, Peradeniya, Galle, Matara, Kurunegala

Fees

LKR 2,000,000 · Local

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Upcoming intakes

No upcoming intakes listed
Verified informationOct 14, 2026

Related study areas

English Language TeachingEnglishEducationLanguages

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