🎓 Diploma in Public Law – University of Colombo

This is a Diploma Course offered by the Department of Public and International Law. It meets the standards of the Sri Lanka Qualifications Framework (SLQF) Level 3. The course includes interactive lectures, team-based and independent learning, minor projects, and group activities using student-centered methods and the K-SAM model.

📌 Admission Status:

Applications are OPEN NOW

🕒 Duration:

12 Months

🗣️ Medium of Instruction:

Sinhala, Tamil & English

💻 Mode:

Hybrid

🎯 Programme Objectives:

This course includes 8 course modules:

• Constitutional Law
• Criminal Law
• Administrative Law
• Human Rights Law
• Public International Law
• Environmental Law
• Humanitarian Law
• Law of the Sea

The course covers core principles of Public Law, legal systems, constitutional law, and international legal frameworks.

📝 Evaluation Structure:

• Continuous Assessments – 40%
• Semester-End Examination (Open Book) – 60%

Note: 70% attendance is required to sit for examinations.

🎓 Admission Requirements:

• 3 A/L passes or equivalent
• 6 O/L passes + 2 years relevant experience
• Completion of SLQF Level 2 foundation course
• NVQF Level 4 + 5 years experience + 30 credit programme
• Advanced Certificate in Public & International Law

💰 Course Fee:

Local Candidates: Rs. 100,000

📂 How to Apply:

1. Pay Application Fee: LKR 1,000
2. Online Payment: https://pay.cmb.ac.lk
• Fee Type: Application Fee – Faculty of Law
• Reference: 3100 1770 0005
• Add 1% bank charge for online payments
3. Bank Deposit (People’s Bank):
• Account No: 3100 1770 0005 (Thimbirigasyaya Branch)
• Do NOT use CDM. Mention as bill payment if account is rejected
4. Submit Application: Download form and email it to dpl@law.cmb.ac.lk OR post it to:
   Coordinator, Diploma in Public Law, Faculty of Law, University of Colombo, Philip Gunawardana Mawatha (Reid Avenue), Colombo 07

Deadline: 05th June 2025 (Late applications not accepted)

📞 Contact Details:

Email: dpl@law.cmb.ac.lk

Phone: 011 –2585639 / 077-4808032

Website: law.cmb.ac.lk