BA in Tamil & Tamil Language Teaching Degree 2026 – Open University (OUSL)

Calling Applications for Bachelor of Arts (BA) (Honours) in Tamil and Tamil Language Teaching Degree Programme (Intake 2026/2027) Conducted by The Open University of Sri Lanka (OUSL)

• Medium: Tamil
• Duration: 04 Years

This degree programme is designed for individuals who wish to enhance their knowledge and skills in Tamil Language, Tamil Literature, and Tamil Language Teaching while gaining professional qualifications in the field of education.

Entry Qualifications

• A minimum of three passes at the G.C.E (A/L) examination with Tamil as a subject
• A minimum of three passes at the G.C.E (A/L) in the Tamil medium with at least a ‘B’ grade in Tamil and Tamil Literature at the G.C.E (O/L)
• Completed the National Diploma in Teaching (Tamil) from the National Colleges of Education (NCOE)
• An equivalent or higher qualification acceptable to the Senate of the OUSL.

Who Can Apply?

This programme is suitable for:

• Those who wish to become teachers of Tamil as a First Language or Tamil as a Second Language.
• Teachers in primary, secondary and higher education institutions who wish to upgrade their qualifications.
• Those who wish to obtain an Honours Degree qualification in Tamil and Tamil Language Teaching.
• Tamil language users who wish to gain a recognized degree qualification in Tamil studies.

Mode of Teaching

The programme follows the Open and Distance Learning (ODL) method with:

• Self-learning course materials
• Interactive learning sessions
• Continuous assessments
• End-of-course examinations or assignments

Available Centres

The programme is offered through OUSL regional centres and study centres, including:

• Colombo Regional Centre
• Kandy Regional Centre
• Matara Regional Centre
• Anuradhapura Regional Centre
• Badulla Regional Centre
• Kurunegala Regional Centre
• Ratnapura Regional Centre
• Jaffna Regional Centre
• Batticaloa Regional Centre
• Mannar Study Centre
• Vavuniya Study Centre
• Kilinochchi Study Centre
• Trincomalee Study Centre
• Puttalam Study Centre
• Hatton Study Centre