Gatehouse Awards · Higher Diploma
Higher Diploma in Civil Engineering
The Higher Diploma in Civil Engineering builds practical skills in surveying, structural and geotechnical basics, construction methods, project planning, and quality and safety management. Graduates can work as civil engineering technicians, site engineers, CAD/drafting officers, or project coordinators in infrastructure and construction. The programme supports strong demand, good earning potential, and progression to top-up degrees.
Duration
12 months
Credits
240 credits
Assessment
Assignment based
Modules
16
Programme overview
Build knowledge for your next academic or career move
The Higher Diploma in Civil Engineering builds practical skills in surveying, structural and geotechnical basics, construction methods, project planning, and quality and safety management. Graduates can work as civil engineering technicians, site engineers, CAD/drafting officers, or project coordinators in infrastructure and construction. The programme supports strong demand, good earning potential, and progression to top-up degrees.
Entry requirements
Who can apply
What you will study
Programme modules
Introduction to Civil Engineering
Engineering Mathematics and Calculus
Engineering Mechanics
Materials Science for Construction
Surveying and Geometrics
Construction Technology and Methods
Building Information Modeling (BIM) Basics
Structural Analysis and Design
Geotechnical Engineering
Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics
Highway and Transportation Engineering
Construction Project Management
Environmental Engineering in Civil Projects
Structural Dynamics & Earthquake Engineering
Ethics & Regulations in Civil Engineering
Individual Project
Fees and instalments
Payment information
Total programme fee
LKR 200,000
Initial payment
LKR 75,000
Instalment 1LKR 25,000
Instalment 2LKR 25,000
Instalment 3LKR 25,000
Instalment 4LKR 25,000
Instalment 5LKR 25,000
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