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Courses, Careers, Employment options after GCE A/L examination

January 10, 2015 By Hiran 122 Comments

    After finishing your A/L examination, you can now follow a course to train for a new career or find a suitable employment.

    1. Higher Education or Finding a Job?

    First decide whether you want to do further education and earn a degree or post-graduate or professional qualification or find a Job and earn money. Of course you do several courses while studying. Also remember you need a good education (degree) to find a good job these days, therefore it is better to get further qualification now.


    2. Do A/L Again

    A/L results are important for higher education degree programs, and also to get a good employment. Therefore you can do A Level again, If you did not work hard for the first time or your Z-score is not sufficient for the required course such as Medicine or Engineering.
    Find GCE A/L Revision class.
    https://studentlanka.com/2014/09/06/2015-al-revision-tuition-classes-and-teachers/

    3. Learn the Basics - English, IT and soft skills

    To find a good job you need English knowledge, IT (Computing) and other soft skills.
    Learn English in Sri Lanka – select classes and courses -
    https://studentlanka.com/2011/10/05/learning-english-in-sri-lanka-select-classes-and-courses/

    Watch our video on Study Options after A Level

    4. Degrees at National Universities -

    Colombo Medical Faculty
    Colombo Medical Faculty

    If you are sure about your exam results, then await for results to enter into Sri Lankan Public University system, which offer excellent degrees at no cost.

    5. Open University/ KDU/ IChem or Ocean University Degree

    Open University offers several undergraduate degree programs under four Faculties: Natural Sciences, Engineering Technology, Humanities and Social Sciences and Education. You can get a degree in several fields: Botany, Zoology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Agriculture, Engineering, Humanities, Social sciences etc
    Open University Degrees and Courses
    https://studentlanka.com/2014/10/26/degree-programs-open-university-of-sri-lanka-ousl/
    You can also enter
    Kothalawala Defense University,
    Ocean University or
    Follow Graduate-ship offered by Institute of Chemistry

    6. Professional Qualifications in Management - Accounting, HR or Marketing

    Or you can follow courses to get Professional Qualifications.

    Popular options in this category includes Management, Accounting, Marketing and Information Technology courses.
    Popular Accounting courses are Chartered Accounting, CIMA, ACCA and AAT. Business Management, Marketing and Human Resource Management courses are offered by institutes such as NIBM, BSc Business Administration External degree at University of Sri Jayewardenepura, CIMA, CIM, PIM and many other by Private Institutes.

    Read More on Accountancy courses and study options in Sri Lanka

    7. IT - Information Technology and Computing

    APIIT
    Computing and information Technology courses
    are offered by SLIIT, NIBM, APIIT, Informatics, IDM, ESOFT and many other Private Institutes.  There are professional degrees in IT such as BCS/ ACS/ NCC.



    8. Engineering

    There are many private engineering degree offering institutes.

    How to select Private Engineering degree course in Sri Lanka
    IESL Engineering Course 
    Mechatronics Engineering courses, degrees in Sri Lanka
    Fisheries and Nautical Engineering
    Marine or Aerospace Engineering degrees in Sri Lanka

    9. Science and Medicine-

    If you want to continue your classical subjects such as Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Economics etc. you can register into Open University degree programs. Open University degrees are also well recognized and this is a low cost option to expensive foreign degree programs. Graduate-ship programs of Institute of Chemistry is also very popular among science students.

    If you are looking for a career in Medical Sector, then you can follow Nursing, Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT),  Physiotherapy or Pharmacology Courses
    Foreign Medical degree courses

    10. Study Abroad -
    usa-university-students

    If you have money you can go to a country like USA, UK, Australia, Russia, and India and get a foreign degree. Many students follow Foreign Medical degree courses in Nepal, Russia, Bangladesh, China, India etc. British council offers advice for courses in UK, and Fulbright Scholarship Commission (Close to Ladies College, Colombo) offers advice on courses in USA.

    11. Private Degrees -

    There are two types of Private degrees you can do in Sri Lanka:

    • Degrees recognized by (UGC ?)/ Ministry of Higher Education
    • Degrees in affiliation with Foreign Universities

    You can get a degree (B.Sc. and other) programs in Sri Lanka by following these degree programs. With these institutes you can get degrees in various subjects including Management, IT, Engineering, Bio-Medial Science, Health Sciences, Natural, Applied and Pure Sciences.

    12. External/ Online Degrees -

    You can follow an external degree (such as Science, Arts, Business Management or BIT), and now there are Online degree programs offered by several Sri Lankan and foreign universities.
    External degrees at University of Sri Jayewardenepura
    UGC recognized External Degree Programs offered by Universities
    https://studentlanka.com/2014/10/26/ugc-recognized-exteranl-degree-programs-offered-by-universities/

    13. Technical and Other courses -

    There are other free higher education courses such as Kotalawela defense university, Technical Colleges, National Colleges of Education (Vidya Peeta) and Agriculture Diplomas.

    14. Law -

    You can do law entrance examination and enter Law college to become a Lawyer.

    15. Travel ,Tourism, Aviation, Architecture,

    Sri Lanka Institute of Travel and Tourism Management (Hotel School)

    Media etc. There are many other career options you can select after A/L.

    Study Options suggested for A/L Biology student by Facebook support Group userscourses after A Level Biology

    • Pharmacy course
    • Open University 
    • Institute of Chemistry I Chem Degree
    • MLT
    • Do A/L again and go to  Campus
    • Private Campus
    • Biomedical Science
    • Foreign Medical Degree
    • Health Sector Courses
    • HND courses 
    • Physiotherapy 
    • Nursing 
    • Teaching
    • Law - Become a lawyer
    • IT, Computer Related
    • Accounting, Marketing, Human Resource field - CIMA, Chartered etc.

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    Comments

    1. Drose says

      September 18, 2017 at 11:10 am

      Im a 2015 AL student who did maths and got 2s 1c as the result with A For both English And GIT .. What Are The Career Pathway Diplomas That i Can Follow ? Please Need A Quick Reply

      Reply
      • Hiran says

        September 18, 2017 at 10:53 pm

        Engineering, IT, Management or many other pathways.

        Reply
    2. thara says

      September 13, 2017 at 5:08 pm

      how to get free scholarship to study in Australia after my a/l examination and what are the qualifications need to get the opportunity?

      Reply
      • Hiran says

        September 15, 2017 at 8:57 pm

        check here.
        http://www.scholars4dev.com/tag/scholarships-for-sri-lankans/

        Reply
    3. Madushan says

      September 6, 2017 at 8:08 am

      I did technology for a/l in 2016 &i had 3s passes what are the coursees wich i can do? Please tell me

      Reply
      • Hiran says

        September 8, 2017 at 7:01 am

        You can do any other courses in Management etc. Read more on technical education and NVQ here.
        https://studentlanka.com/2010/06/20/technical-and-vocational-education-in-sri-lanka-certificates-diplomas-degrees/

        Reply
        • Madushan says

          September 8, 2017 at 9:38 am

          Please sir can you tell me? How to apply hnd coursees.

        • Hiran says

          September 12, 2017 at 10:39 pm

          Higher National Diplomas HND @ Institute of Advanced Technological Education SLIATE
          https://studentlanka.com/2014/12/08/higher-national-diplomas-institute-of-advanced-technological-education-sliate/

    4. Mohamed says

      August 26, 2017 at 6:52 pm

      Can I do a Course in software engineering and build a good career if I have only 2 S passes in commerce stream and also an A for English and GIT?

      Reply
      • Student Lanka says

        September 8, 2017 at 6:42 pm

        Software engineering normally need Mathematics. Read here.
        https://studentlanka.com/2016/04/03/how-to-become-a-software-engineer-in-sri-lanka/

        Reply
    5. Najla says

      August 24, 2017 at 8:05 pm

      Pls let me know whether I.chem is an approved university & explain me the job opportunities for I.chem degree

      Reply
      • Hiran says

        August 25, 2017 at 7:01 am

        I chem graduateship is degree level, so you can go higher studies like MSc, PhD with this degree. Chemistry has good employment base.

        Reply
    6. Tharu says

      August 23, 2017 at 8:28 pm

      Sir,I got 2S passes for A/L in Maths stream on 2015..Is there any government course for fashion designning that I can follow?

      Reply
      • Hiran says

        August 24, 2017 at 7:30 am

        Try technical colleges, Youth center courses.
        https://studentlanka.com/2017/05/21/courses-at-youth-center-maharagama-nysc/

        Reply
    7. Sahna says

      August 22, 2017 at 9:48 pm

      I am a student passed 2subject in a/l art stream can u tell me to do a course

      Reply
    8. gayathri says

      August 22, 2017 at 9:28 am

      I got B,C,S passes in A/l exam in 2016.which courses can i do in the OUSL?

      Reply
      • Hiran says

        August 22, 2017 at 5:53 pm

        Yes. You can do OU courses.

        Reply
    9. s. Ayesha says

      August 21, 2017 at 12:58 pm

      I did a/ls in 2015 in bio science. I got only two passes. Also i got b for general english. Can i do a BA in English external degree at srijayawardana uni.?? Or BIT at colombo uni.??

      Reply
      • Hiran says

        August 21, 2017 at 9:42 pm

        External degrees check here. https://studentlanka.com/2010/02/26/external-degrees-in-sri-lanka/

        Reply
        • s. Ayesha says

          August 22, 2017 at 3:59 am

          It means,i am eligible to apply for the external degree programmes. Right??

    10. Chathura says

      August 10, 2017 at 8:50 pm

      Is there any biology courses in private?

      Reply
      • Hiran says

        August 11, 2017 at 6:40 am

        You can do Biotechnology, pharmacy, Physiiothepy, Biomedical science as private courses and Degrees

        Reply
    11. Vinu says

      August 4, 2017 at 3:49 pm

      Can commerce stream students get a Software Engineering degree from the Open University?

      Reply
      • Hiran says

        August 4, 2017 at 11:15 pm

        Commerce students can do IT degrees. Not software engineering

        Reply
    12. Madushani says

      July 16, 2017 at 11:02 am

      Im am a student who passed 2 subjects in a/l in bio science stream. Can u tell me to do a course..?

      Reply
      • Lie says

        July 16, 2017 at 8:54 pm

        Open university. Private degrees.

        Reply
    13. Meshra says

      July 14, 2017 at 9:37 am

      What are the job opportunities available for BA in social science student..?

      Reply
      • Hiran says

        July 15, 2017 at 9:51 am

        You can apply government jobs Customs, Immegiration https://studentlanka.com/2015/01/23/find-government-jobs-exams-courses-from-government-gazette/
        or you can find employment in private sector

        Reply
        • Hiran says

          August 11, 2017 at 9:33 pm

          Development Officer Vacancies for Unemployed Graduates
          https://studentlanka.com/2017/08/10/development-officer-vacancies-for-unemployed-graduates-2017/

    14. Ayyash says

      July 12, 2017 at 6:16 pm

      Do you know About aquanis college ? How about doing agriculture degree in aquanis college ?

      Reply
      • Hiran says

        July 13, 2017 at 6:08 am

        Aquinas agriculture course has a good reputation. https://studentlanka.com/2012/10/18/aquinas-college/

        Reply
    15. Ashan tharaka says

      July 5, 2017 at 5:51 pm

      I’m a al student.have a cources in comerce

      Reply
      • Hiran says

        July 6, 2017 at 7:59 pm

        Do AAT
        https://studentlanka.com/2013/01/14/aat-quide/

        Reply
        • Ashan tharaka says

          July 8, 2017 at 10:13 pm

          Now i am doing aat.you have another idea for comerce stream

    16. Jlsanjeewan says

      July 2, 2017 at 8:43 am

      I am going to do hotel management is it value

      Reply
      • Hiran says

        July 4, 2017 at 6:24 am

        Yes hotel management is good. Check courses here
        https://studentlanka.com/tag/hotel-management/

        Reply
    17. ANISTA says

      May 1, 2017 at 1:04 pm

      What are the career opportunities available for a/l biotechnoly student??

      Reply
      • Hiran says

        June 20, 2017 at 2:37 pm

        There is no Biotechnology for AL. It is Bio Systems technology.
        It does not train you for a Job.

        Reply
    18. Gothami says

      January 27, 2017 at 1:04 pm

      Sir, I’m after a/l biosl science student. I like join to ocean university fisheries and marine science degree programme. I have 3’s in a/l Sciences subject. Can I join to ocean university?

      Reply
      • Hiran says

        May 25, 2017 at 7:53 am

        From recently Ocean University recruit students based on A/L Z scores. Check details here.
        https://studentlanka.com/2014/09/01/degree-and-diploma-courses-at-nifne-ocean-university-sri-lanka/

        Reply
    19. Pravini herath says

      January 12, 2017 at 8:14 pm

      By doing a/l technology what are the jobs I can do?

      Reply
      • Hiran says

        May 25, 2017 at 7:55 am

        At present in Sri Lanka, though they say it is Technology, they also teach mostly pure science, and not prepare sudents for a career.

        Reply
    20. Faslur Rajah says

      January 3, 2017 at 2:29 pm

      How to be a teacher after A/L with 3 passes in science stream???

      Reply
    21. muhammed says

      December 14, 2016 at 9:09 pm

      Please send 2015/2016 acadamic year Physical science stream kegalle distric univesity cut off marks

      Reply
    22. binura says

      November 11, 2016 at 9:27 am

      i did arts for a/l. what are the courses which i can do?

      Reply
      • binura says

        November 11, 2016 at 9:29 am

        what are the best fields to get a good job with a successful future?

        Reply
      • Hiran says

        July 9, 2017 at 11:31 pm

        You may try Hotel and Hospitality field, Law, Journalism, Technical courses, Design etc.

        Reply
    23. CHAMODHIKA says

      October 24, 2016 at 11:34 am

      Science field

      Reply
    24. Sanda says

      September 21, 2016 at 10:55 am

      I’m an after a/l bio student.somebody please tell me the differnet feilds available for a biology student

      Reply
    25. dinuka says

      July 18, 2016 at 8:58 am

      I’m after al maths students

      Reply
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