English/Sinhala/Tamil (Lectures will be in English and Sinhala only. The Tamil medium candidates shall attend the lectures and answer the class assignments either in English or Sinhala medium. However, they will be allowed to sit the final examinations in Tamil medium)
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English/Tamil Batch: Tues., Wed., & Fri
from 5.30 p.m. – 7.30 p.m.
Sinhala/Tamil Batch: Saturday
from 8.30 a.m. –4.30 p.m.
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Core Subjects:
IR 2.1 International Law and Human Rights
IR 2.2 International and Regional Organisations
IR 2.3 Recent developments in Sri Lanka
Optional Subject:
IR 2.4 A foreign language (48 hours)
(Arabic, Chinese, Hindi, Japanese or Spanish for local candidates and any of the above or Sinhala/Tamil/English for foreign candidates)
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Final Examination prerequisite
80% lecture attendance in each and every subject is an absolute must to gain admission to sit the final exams
Examination Criteria
Evaluation will be based on continuous assessments (minimum of two assignments per subject) plus final examinations in each subject.
Examination Fees
Rs. 300.00 for the full examination (local candidates)
US$ 15 for the full examination (foreign candidates)
Repeat Exams
Repeat exams will be held in every 06 months. Candidates who refer or fail in one or more subjects should re-sit the exam/s.
Only 3 consecutive attempts will be allowed to complete the exams.
Pass Marks
Every subject will be assessed at 100 marks. The assignments in each subject will have a 20% contribution (maximum) to the final examination in that subject.
The following grades will be assigned.
75% and above - A
60% - 74% - B
40% - 59% - C
30% - 39% - D
29% and below - E
The pass mark will be 40%.
Those who obtain marks between 30 – 39% will be referred.
Those who obtain 29% or less will be failed.
Note: The exact marks will be held classified and will only be indicated in official transcripts. However, the grades obtained in each course and the final result will be announced to the candidates at the end of the course.
Repeat Examination Fees
A fee of Rs. 200.00 from local candidates and a US$ 10 from foreign candidates will be charged per repeat subject.
Course Completion
Candidates must pass in all subjects. Those who fail in one or more subjects should re sit exam in the respective subject/s in order to complete the course and to be eligible for the award of certificate by the institute.Only 3 consecutive attempts will be allowed to complete the exams.
Award of Certificates
The certificates will be awarded to those who successfully complete the courses at an Award Ceremony/Convocation to be held annually.
* Fees quoted are subject to variation without prior notice. Also note that course fees and the examination fees are non-refundable and non-transferable under any circumstances.
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Course Fees: (for the core subjects only)
Rs. 15,00.00 (local candidates)
US$ 300 (foreign candidates)
Course Duration: 06 months
(Sept. 2008- March 2009)
Maximum Intake:120
English/Tamil Batch - 60
Sinhala/Tamil Batch - 60
Number of courses per academic year
02 ( September –January and February – August)
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For more information, please call-over at the BCIS, new building (opposite Bandaranaike Museum, BMICH), Tuesdays through Saturdays between 9.00 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and 1.30 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. (Kindly note that the BCIS office is closed on Sundays and Mondays.) or write to:
Academic coordinator
International Relations Division
BCIS, BMICH, Bauddhaloka Mawatha,
Colombo 07.
Tel.: 2691175 or 2687118, 2676980, 2698019 Ext. 7021 or 7032
Fax: 2691176
E-mail: ir@bcis.edu.lk
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