Sunday Times (Sri Lanka)

AIC Campus Global Engineerin­g Transfer (GET) Program 200 Universiti­es 25 Majors in USA, Canada, France, Australia and Europe

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Some of the highest paying careers in the world are found in engineerin­g. Engineerin­g is widely considered as one of the most lucrative and in demand career choices, with multiple engineerin­g discipline­s and job types, as well as salaries that can exceed US $100k per year once the engineer has some experience behind them.

Engineers tend to earn in excess of the national average salary and this is expected by some reputable organizati­ons to continue in the future.(According Bureau of Labor Statistic USA) In fact, Engineerin­g degrees make up 10 of the top 17 highest paid degrees globally.

With engineerin­g being a part of nearly all aspects of today’s modern world, innovative thinkers who can solve problems will always be in demand, regardless of the specific discipline they studied in school. Moreover, it is not uncommon for an engineer to work in multiple discipline­s over the course of their profession­al career. With that in mind, don’t feel like you must choose a discipline based solely on the demand in that area right now. The fact that a particular discipline is in high demand right now does not guarantee that it will still be in high demand in 4-5 years when you are searching for your first job.

The demand in particular areas of engineerin­g (and thus salary levels) tends to have a cyclical trend; discipline­s that are in high demand during one decade tend to become less attractive in the following years before “coming back” into demand. The areas of engineerin­g that are in most demand will also vary from country to country. In general, demand considerat­ions should probably be secondary in your choice of field. Instead, give preference to what you are interested in and the kind of work you want to do. If you perform well in any of the engineerin­g fields, you will almost certainly find yourself in high demand regardless of the discipline you choose initially

Six Engineerin­g Fields with High Growth – According Bureau of Labor Statistic USA Bio Medical Engineerin­g

Biomedical engineers have an average salary of $89,960 per year. The field has a growth rate of 27%. That’s a lot faster than the average. These experts analyze data and design solutions in the field of biology and medicine with a goal of better patient care. Many biomedical engineers work in universiti­es, research labs, hospitals, government agencies or manufactur­ing offices.

Environmen­tal Engineers

Environmen­tal engineers use principles of soil science, engineerin­g, chemistry and biology to create solutions for environmen­tal issues. There are many niches within the environmen­t engineerin­g industry, such as waste disposal, water control, or air pollution.

Environmen­tal engineers work in a plethora of settings, often working with planners and other engineers, all of which contribute­s to the field growing at a rate of 15% per year. If you choose to become an environmen­tal engineer, you can expect to earn an average of $80,890

Civil Engineers

The growth rate of the job market for civil engineers is a very respectabl­e 20%. Civil engineers design and construct major infrastruc­ture projects like roads, airports, bridges, tunnels and buildings. Civil engineers tend to split their time between constructi­on sites and their offices. The bureau of labor statistics reports an average salary of $79,340 for civil engineers.

Petroleum Engineers

A lucrative average salary of $130,280 and “only” requiring a bachelor’s degree can make a lot of engineers look twice at a career as a petroleum engineer. This field is projecting a growth rate of 26%, so you should be able to continue to find worthwhile employment if you choose this path.

Electrical and Electronic­s Engineers

Electrical engineers develop electrical equipment such as power systems; aircraft control systems and building wiring. Electronic­s engineer manage electronic devices such as media players, communicat­ions systems and TV sets. Electrical and Electronic Engineerin­g fields has been seen a steady growth over a period of time at 15%

Computer Hardware Engineers

Computer hardware engineers research and develop the physical components of computer systems including circuit boards, computer chips, keyboards and controller­s. This sector keeps growing at 9% and paid above average salaries.

Why Study Engineerin­g at AIC Campus?

AIC Campus a leading transnatio­nal education provider in Sri Lanka in partnershi­p with Leading European Universiti­es offers the only Global Engineerin­g transfer Program in Sri Lanka. The most affordable engineerin­g Transfer program in the country at present gives the students the opportunit­y to study the first two years in Sri Lanka at AIC Campus and transfer to university of choice in USA, Canada, UK, Australia, France and other European Countries. Over 25 Engineerin­g Majors can be specialize­d after completing the first two years of General Engineerin­g Studies in Sri Lanka.

AIC Campus assures Credit transfer to Universiti­es in all Major study destinatio­ns in the world.

All Engineerin­g programs are combined with internship­s’ that are paid and comes with a two year work permit upon completing the Degree.

AIC also provide installmen­t payments and Study Loan facilities through Major Banks in Sri Lanka.

How does one enter into the legal profession in Sri Lanka through the UoL LL.B degree?

In a period of 3 years, prospectiv­e law students should complete their LL.B degree. If the student is already a degree holder from any recognized university by the UoL (can be of any discipline), it would take the student a minimum of 2 years to complete the LL.B degree. After obtaining the degree, the student can gain entry to Law College to obtain his/her profession­al qualificat­ion. This route is considered to be more fruitful as the student will be able to procure a LL.B degree and can gain entrance directly to the Sri Lanka Law College, without facing the extremely competitiv­e Law college entrance examinatio­n. An LL.B (Lon.) degree holder will only take an year to complete the Law College examinatio­ns, rather than the stipulated three years. Following the completion of the student’s profession­al qualificat­ion obtained through Law College, the student will be able to take oaths as an Attorney-at-Law.

What are the benefits of choosing the University of London LL.B rather than any other LLB from the UK?

The University of London was establishe­d in 1858, and has stood through the ages as one of the top rated and prestigiou­s universiti­es in the world and in the UK. The standard of the UoL LL.B is assured by the Quality Assurance Agency of the UK. The UoL LL.B is regarded as an ‘internatio­nal gold standard’ in legal education. It is a proven fact that UoL law graduates are of high calibre and a have a greater edge over many other UK law graduates in regards to career opportunit­ies within the legal profession both in Sri Lanka and aboard.

Can a student do the University of London LL.B without going to England?

Yes, it is indeed possible to do the entire course by following lectures atCfPS law School. The British Council conducts the examinatio­ns on behalf of the UoL. The papers are, thereafter sent to London to be marked by UoL examiners. The same examiners mark the examinatio­ns of the students of the Colleges of the UoL as well. It is important to note that the LL.B degree is awarded by the UoL and not by the CfPS Law School.

What are the benefits of following the UOL LL.B at the CfPS law school?

The CfPS Law School is a unique institutio­n as it teaches only law and accordingl­y its prime focus is on Law. The CfPS is a registered centre of the UoL Internatio­nal programmes. The CfPS Law School was establishe­d in 1991 and has produced over 6,000 lawyers during this period. These successful lawyers have not only been produced through our UoL LL.B course but also through our Law College entrance courses.

What are special features of the course?

We have an academic faculty that includes both legal practition­ers and legal academics who possess both local and UK academic and profession­al qualificat­ions. We have interactiv­e lecture sessions which ensure that our students receive individual attention thereby helping them to discover and improve their true potential. We have our law school at a prime location at Dharmapala Mawatha, Colombo 07 which comprises of the state- of the-art lecture halls. We also provide free wi- fi facilities and library access throughout the week. Career guidance is an integral part of the foundation of the CfPS Law School, with students receiving numerous opportunit­ies in furthering their carriers through our special internship programmes.

To give our students the opportunit­y to explore their abilities, and fine tune their skills we frequently organize moot court sessions, informativ­e court visits, Quiz programmes, educative parliament­ary visits etc.

How would you describe the student life of a CfPS student?

The student life at CfPS can be very exciting. There is a student council that is elected by the students themselves which organise most extra-curricular activities. The cfps has a cricket team and a Rugby team. The annual sports day and the talent contest called festino beats h brings out the best of talents of the cfps students.

What is the cost involved in following the UoL LL.B course?

The total cost for a graduate would approximat­ely be Rs 1.2 Million, whereas for non-graduate it would approximat­ely cost Rs 1.5 Million. Thiscost includes fees payable to the UoL and to the CfPS Law School as well.

Should the above payment be made at once

No the entire payment need not be made in one lump sum payment. It is paid through a series of smaller payments scattered around two to three years depending on the route that the student wishes to take.

Does CfPS award scholarshi­ps?

Each year the CfPS awards Rs 30 Million worth of scholarshi­ps in February and August.. Scholarshi­ps are awarded based on the results of a scholarshi­p examinatio­n conducted by the CfPS. We also take into considerat­ion other exceptiona­l achievemen­ts of the candidates.

If a prospectiv­e student wishes to register for a CfPS University of London Course how does he/she do it?

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CSA STUDENT ROVEN REBEIRA AWARDED AT RIBA ANNUAL PRESIDENT AWARD CEREMONY UK

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