The Postgraduate Institute of English (PGIE), Open University, has invited applications for the PG Diploma in Professional Practice in English (2026/27).
This one-year programme, offered at SLQF Level 08, is designed to enhance professional English language competencies required in academic and workplace settings. The course will be conducted in hybrid mode, combining online sessions with limited onsite components.
Key Details
- Course Duration: One year
- Closing Date for Applications: 05 February 2026
- Selection Test: 07 February 2026 at PGIE
Entry Requirements
Applicants must:
- Hold a degree from a recognized university, or
- Possess an equivalent professional qualification recognized by the Senate of the Open University of Sri Lanka, and
- Successfully perform at the selection test.
Course Content
The programme covers:
- Writing Skills
- Presentation Skills and Technology-Mediated Communication
- Language of Negotiation
- Key Competencies and Advanced Grammar
- Continuous Professional Development
Fees
- Course Fee: Rs. 125,250.00
- Application Fee: Rs. 2,000.00
Lecture Schedule
Online sessions:
- Thursdays: 7.00 pm – 9.00 pm
- Saturdays: 5.00 pm – 7.00 pm
- Sundays: 5.00 pm – 7.00 pm
Onsite sessions:
- Orientation and Registration
- Six full-day weekend sessions (once every two months)
| Details | Click Here |
| Application | Click Here |
| Closing Date | 05.02.2026 |
