BA (Hons) in English Studies

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

NIBM

Offered by

National Institute of Business Management (NIBM)

Awarded by

Coventry University

Next intake: December 2026

LevelBachelors

Duration3 Years

Study modefull-time

CampusPeradeniya

Overview

About this course

BA (Hons) in English Studies is a 3-year bachelor’s degree programme taught within the School Of Language at NIBM. The degree is awarded by 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, OR Diploma in English for Professionals and BA (Hons) English Studies in sequence. Modules named on the NIBM page include Effective speaking skills, Business writing; Letters / Memos / Fax etc., Advanced Grammar for effective speaking & writing, Academic reading skills and Creative Writing. The programme is available full-time and 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. The next start date NIBM lists is 1 December 2026 at Peradeniya (KIC). Fees, start dates and entry criteria can change, so confirm them with NIBM before you apply.

Modules

33 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 skill for language & vocabulary development

Academic reading skills

Listening to language and vocabulary development

TOEFL & IELTS listening skills

Entry requirements

Academic Entry Requirement

For entry into year 1: 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 experience, are welcome to apply.
All non-standard or marginal applications for admission are considered upon the approval of the relevant academic body.

For entry into year 2: BA (Hons) English Studies

Completion of the Diploma in English Programme (Full time)

Diploma in English for Professionals (Part-time) at NIBM

Or: 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.