The Open University of Sri Lanka (OUSL) has announced that applications are now open for the BEd (Hons) in Special Needs Education program for the academic year 2025/26. This four-year degree aims to equip pre-service teachers with the essential knowledge, skills, and pedagogical training to address the diverse needs of children requiring special education.
Program Objectives
The BEd Honours in Special Needs Education is designed to prepare teachers comprehensively in areas such as:
- Special needs education techniques
- Inclusive education strategies
- Pedagogical skills for diverse learning environments
BEd (Hons) in Special Needs Education (2025/26): Admission Requirements
Prospective applicants must meet one of the following criteria:
- Completion of any Diploma (Levels 3 & 4) from the Open University of Sri Lanka.
- Holding a National Diploma in Teaching (Special Education) from a National College of Education, which allows direct admission to Level 5, followed by Level 6 of the BEd (Hons) program (with exemptions for Levels 3 & 4).
Application Process & Key Dates
- Application Fee: Rs. 500/-
- Issuance of Applications: March 10, 2025
- Closing Date for Applications: April 30, 2025
- Medium of Instruction: Sinhala, Tamil, or English
- Program Duration: 4 Years
The application fee can be paid online using a debit/credit card or via cash payment at any Regional or Study Centre of OUSL.
| Details | Sinhala | Tamil | English |
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| Application | Apply Now |
| Closing Date | 30.04.2025 |
