Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT) University of Colombo (UCSC) Degree
Course Overview
A three year bachelor degree offered by University of Colombo School of Computing (UCSC), Sri Lanka.
- Students must register for the BIT degree in the University of Colombo and all the course structure, syllabus, exams, markings and evaluations are done by the University of Colombo.
- University provide Online e-learning materials through a VLE for the students.
- Students (optionally) can attend any institute to do their studies. Students can change the institute any time, if they are not happy with the quality of lecturing.
- At the successful completion of year/level one, students are awarded "Diploma in IT" and at the completion of year/level 2, students are awarded "Higher Diploma in IT" Certification by the University of Colombo.
- For successful completion of all three years, candidates are awarded the bachelor of IT degree by the University of Colombo.
- Students achieving excellent results will be awarded with class (First class, second class upper or Second class lower)
- If a student gets the required GPA of 1.5 for a year but some of the subjects are failed, he/she may still proceed to the next year and resit the failed subjects in parallel while continuing the next year.
- If a student does not get the minimum GPA of 1.5 for a year, he/she need to resit the failed subjects and get the required GPA before proceed to next year.
Duration
3 Years (or levels) / 6 semesters (4-5 months per semester)
Entry Requirements
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Option 1:
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G.C.E. local O/L OR Cambridge/Pearson Edexcel International O/L; 6 Passes with minimum 3 credits including credits for Maths and English (Can be in one or multiple sittings).
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Pass (local) G.C.E. (A/L) 3 passes in new syllabus or 4 passes in old syllabus (for main subjects) in any subject stream, in ONE sitting.
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Option 2:
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G.C.E. local O/L OR Cambridge/Pearson Edexcel International O/L; 6 Passes with minimum 3 credits including credits for Maths and English (Can be in one or multiple sittings).
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Pass Cambridge/Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Examination with minimum of three "C" pass grades in any subject stream, in ONE sitting.
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Option 3:
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G.C.E. local O/L OR Cambridge/Pearson Edexcel International O/L; 6 Passes with minimum 3 credits including credits for Maths and English (Can be in one or multiple sittings).
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Pass ALL THREE SUBJECTS of the theory part of FIT–UCSC.
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Option 4:
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G.C.E. local O/L OR Cambridge/Pearson Edexcel International O/L; 6 Passes with minimum 3 credits including credits for Maths and English (Can be in one or multiple sittings).
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Obtained the Higher National Diploma in Information Technology (HNDIT) where the certificate must be issued and verified by the Sri Lanka Institute of Advanced Technological Education (SLIATE).
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Option 5:
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G.C.E. local O/L OR Cambridge/Pearson Edexcel International O/L; 6 Passes with minimum 3 credits including credits for Maths and English (Can be in one or multiple sittings).
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Obtained the NVQ-Level 5 or above qualification in IT where the certificate must be issued and verified by the Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission (TVEC).
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Option 6:
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Obtained any other academic qualification deemed equivalent by the Senate of University of Colombo
Notes:
1. All the students qualified under option 1 & option 2 are registered without any selection test.
2. Students with pending A/L results can also register provided they pass the exam when result is released. (Deadline for BIT registration will be extended till A/L results are released.
3. If you have not got credits for Maths & English in O/L or other specified passes. You must resit the required subjects in O/L and pass, before applying for BIT degree.
4. Students already following or planning to register for another internal or external degree course in state universities may also follow the BIT degree in parallel.
Course Subjects
- Information Systems (GPA)
- Computer Systems (GPA)
- Programming I (GPA)
- Personal Computing (GPA)
- Introductory Mathematics (Non-GPA)
- Web Application Development I (GPA)
- Database Systems (GPA)
- Mathematics for Computing I (GPA)
- Fundamentals of Software Engineering (GPA)
- Communication Skills I (Non-GPA)
- Web Application Development II (GPA)
- Data Structures & Algorithms (GPA)
- Data Management Systems (GPA)
- Object Oriented Analysis & Design(GPA)
- Communication Skills II (Non-GPA)
- Enterprice Application Development (GPA)
- Computer Networks (GPA)
- Information Technology Project Management & Entrepreneurship (GPA)
- Agile Software Development
- User Experience Design (GPA)
- Professional Practice (GPA)
- Information Security (GPA)
- Systems & Network Administration (GPA)
- Software Development Project (GPA)
- Mathematics for Computing II (GPA | Optional)
- Fundamentals of Management & Entrepreneurship (Non-GPA)
- Application Development for Mobile Environment (GPA)
- Network Security & Audit (GPA)
- Software Quality Assurance (GPA)
- Software Development Project (GPA)
- e-Business Application (GPA | Optional)
- Advanced Concepts in Information Technology (Non-GPA)
Total Cost (UCSC & Aurora)
Cost |
Year 1 |
Year 2 |
Year 3 |
Total |
Application Processing
(At Applying) |
2,750 |
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2,750 |
Annual Registration Renewal Fee |
4,000 |
4,800 |
5,500 |
14,300 |
Year Examination Fees |
17,500 |
22,000 |
24,750 |
64,250 |
Final Project Evaluation Fees |
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12,500 |
12,500 |
UCSC fees – Sub Total |
24,250 |
26,800 |
42,750 |
93,800 |
Aurora|Summerset Registration Fees
(Per Year | Two Semesters) |
1,000 |
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1,000 |
Aurora|Summerset Class Fees
(Per Year | Two Semesters)
38,000 X 2 |
76,000 |
76,000 |
76,000 |
228,000 |
Aurora|Summerset Fees
(Sub total) |
77,000 |
76,000 |
76,000 |
229,000 |
Total Cost |
101,250 |
102,800 |
118,750 |
322,800 |
Why Study for BIT (UCSC)?
- Offerd by University of Colombo
- Recognised both locally and internationally
- Facilitate you to proceed with higher education like MSc and Phd
- Upto date and high quality course content
- Affordable course fees
Why BIT @ Aurora?
- The highest quality of lecturing and study materials
- Well established by conducting BIT for last 6 years
- Supported by online Aurora-VLE
- Brain friendly study models and techniques are used
- Course schedules are well planned and organized for the highest productivity
- Open and honest interactions with complete visibility
- Convenient air conditioned class rooms/labs with multimedia
- Affordable course fees
Class Fees
Installment Fees: Rs 45 000/= per semester (Rs 15 000 X 3)
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Discounted Fees: Rs 38 000/= per semester (Full payment for semester at the beginning of the semester)
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* No registration or other fees are required.
* Students having AAA, AAB, ABB, AAC, ABC, or BBB in one sitting (any stream) in A/L OR students following internal degree in a state university get 50% discount.
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Class Schedule (100% On line via Zoom)
BIT Semester 1 (2024 | Batch 3)
Sundays (7.00 pm - 10.00 pm)
Starting on
28th April, 2024
BIT Semester 1 (2024 | Batch 2)
Sundays (1.00 pm - 4.00 pm)
Started on 18th Feb, 2024
BIT Semester 2 (2024)
Saturdays (1.00 pm - 05.00 pm)
Started on
02nd March, 2024
BIT Semester 4 (2024)
Sundays (8.00 am - 12.00 am)
Started on 10th March, 2024
*All the classes are 100% online for entire 3 years.