Higher National Diploma in Information Technology

What you'll study

• Programming, databases and software development
• Networking, operating systems and security
• Systems analysis, professional practice and project management
• Cloud services and data analytics
• Specialist application development or infrastructure work
• Research methods and a substantial computing project

Proposed study themes — confirmed against the issuing body's module list where one applies.

Curriculum themes are a planning outline, not an approved HND specification.

Entry requirements

• Normally GCE A/L, an accepted foundation qualification or equivalent international study, subject to the chosen provider rules.
• Evidence of English and mathematics readiness; mature entry only where the provider permits it.
• A shortened route requires formally accepted prior credits; an E BEST short diploma alone does not establish eligibility.

How you'll study

Study mode

Online or blended — subject to provider approval

How classes run

Proposed online or blended lectures, substantial guided labs, assessed assignments and research supervision. The final delivery pattern must follow the verified qualification specification.

Teaching language

English; any additional language support must be confirmed for the cohort

Weekly commitment

12 guided + 18 independent hrs/week

Assessment

A portfolio of assessed technical work and an applied computing research project; the provider determines the definitive assessment scheme.

What you'll need

Suitable laptop, reliable internet and access to the required development and virtual-lab tools.

Fees

Total investment

LKR 320,000USD 1,600

Registration (included in total)

LKR 25,000USD 100

Balance after registration

LKR 295,000USD 1,500