School of Architecture Partners with Liverpool John Moores University, UK

18th January 2017: SLIIT being rich in technological resources have established the new school of Architecture which brings together some of the most creative and experienced architects in the country to deliver an international standard programme with state of the art facilities at SLIIT. The School of Architecture was established last year under the wings of the Faculty of Engineering and the able guidance of one of Sri Lanka’s most respected and experienced senior Architects; Prof. Nimal De Silva.

SLIIT is a great option for anyone who wishes to become an outstanding Architect who is both creative and technologically on par with the rest of the world. SLIIT offers a comprehensive, technologically advanced international degree with a Sri Lankan flavor at a fully equipped multidisciplinary campus. International students and well qualified staff will further enrich the experience.

Presently the Degree offered at SLIIT School of Architecture is a B. Sc ( Honors) De g ree in Architecture from the Liverpool John Moores University in the UK. This international collaboration allows students to either obtain a UK degree directly from SLIIT or to transfer to UK in the final year to complete the degree there since The Liverpool John Moores University has validated the Architecture programme at SLIIT to be in par with their programme back in UK.

Intake numbers are limited for architecture due to individual and one- to- one guidance given to students. SLIIT offers a maximum of 50 seats per year for the Architecture programme. Students are carefully selected through an aptitude test. The minimum requirement for a student to be eligible to sit for the aptitude test is to have passed all three subjects for A-levels in one sitting.

The School promotes students to work on campus where peer learning and resources are available. Each student will have their own studio space to work on projects with 24 hour access. Students also have access to state of the art model making equipment such as lazer cutters and 3D printers where they can explore and experiment. During the programme, the faculty of Architecture will also organize field tours to places of architectural interest where students get to experience and feel for real the elements discussed in the classroom.

A student who studies Architecture at SLIIT, learns about the society, culture, nature, drawing techniques, communication, structural, electrical, mechanical systems and technology which combines with creative design to produce designs or works of Architecture which are for people to use and experience – making their lives better, happier and more comfortable.

Since SLIIT and Liverpool John Moores University are both members of the Association of Commonwealth Universities, a student obtaining a B. Sc. ( Hons) Degree in Architecture from SLIIT has an opportunity to enter any state university in Sri Lanka to pursue postgraduate studies in related fields.

Apart from the B. Sc( Hons) Degree in Architecture, SLIIT will also offer a Master’s Degree programme in Architecture from the year 2020; paving the path for students towards obtaining a fully professional career in Architecture.

In addition to the course work, SLIIT offers a Math and English units at the Campus providing extra assistance to students who wish to improve these skills. Students also have the opportunity to take part in workshops, programmes for soft skill development and carrier guidance seminars. Furthermore, extracurricular activities such as sports, clubs and associations will enhance the university experience for students studying at SLIIT. Applications are now open for February 2017 Intake. More details regarding enrollment can be obtained by contacting 0766 378 351.