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National Institute of Social Development (NISD) degree, Diploma Courses 2024

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National Institute of Social Development

(Women, Child Affairs, and Social Empowerment)

The National Institute of Social Development (NISD) operates as a Higher Educational Institute under the supervision of the Ministry of Women, Child Affairs, and Social Empowerment. It offers Degrees, Higher Diplomas, Diplomas, and Certificate Courses. Recognized by the University Grants Commission as a Degree Awarding Institute according to Section 25A of the Universities Act, No. 16 of 1978.

Applications are currently open for the following courses offered by the National Institute of Social Development in 2024:

Post Graduate Programmes:

Master of Social Work (MSW) (Coursework)
- Medium: Sinhala, Tamil, and English
- Duration: One year
- Course Fee: Rs. 125,000.00 (Included in the Course Fee)
- Venue: NISD Seeduwa, Ampara, Thalawa (Anuradhapura), Kilinochchi, Ranna (Hambantota)
Master of Social Work (Research concentration)
- Medium: Sinhala, Tamil, and English
- Duration: Two years
- Course Fee: Rs. 250,000.00
- Admission requirement: Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Social Sciences, or related fields.

Higher Diploma Programs:

Higher Diploma in Social Work
- Medium: Sinhala, Tamil, and English
- Duration: Two years
- Course Fee: Rs. 76,000.00
- Registration Fee: Rs. 2,000.00
- Venue: NISD Seeduwa, Ampara, Thalawa (Anuradhapura), Kilinochchi, Ranna (Hambantota)
Diploma in Social Work
- Medium: Sinhala, Tamil, and English
- Duration: One year
- Course Fee: Rs. 66,000.00
- Registration Fee: Rs. 2,000.00
Higher Diploma in Counselling
- Medium: Sinhala, Tamil, and English
- Duration: Two years
- Course Fee: Rs. 76,000.00
- Registration Fee: Rs. 2,000.00
Diploma in Counselling
- Medium: Sinhala, Tamil, and English
- Duration: One year
- Course Fee: Rs. 66,000.00
- Registration Fee: Rs. 2,000.00
Admission requirement for Diploma in Social Work & Diploma in Counselling: Passing the G.C.E (A/L) Examination. Applicants who have completed 30 credits of the Diploma in Social work/Counselling can apply for the 2nd year of Higher Diploma in Social Work & Higher Diploma in Counselling.

Diploma Programs:

Diploma in Child Protection
- Medium: Sinhala, Tamil, and English
- Duration: One year
- Registration Fee & Course Fee: Rs. 66,000.00
- Registration Fee: Rs. 2,000.00
Diploma in Gerontology and Eldercare
- Medium: Sinhala, Tamil, and English
- Duration: One year
- Registration Fee & Course Fee: Rs. 66,000.00
- Registration Fee: Rs. 2,000.00
Diploma in Social Care
- Medium: Sinhala, Tamil, and English
- Duration: One year
- Registration Fee & Course Fee: Rs. 66,000.00
- Registration Fee: Rs. 2,000.00
Diploma in Women Empowerment
- Medium: Sinhala, Tamil, and English
- Duration: One year
- Registration Fee & Course Fee: Rs. 66,000.00
- Registration Fee: Rs. 2,000.00
Diploma in English for Employee
Diploma in English for Youth
- Duration: Four months
- Course Fee: Rs. 30,000.00
- Registration Fee: Rs. 2,000.00
Admission requirement: Passing the GCE A/L. Experience in relevant fields will be an additional qualification.

Advance Certificate/Certificate Courses (Conducted on Weekdays):

Advanced Certificate Course in Social Work
Certificate in Social Work
Advanced Certificate Course in Counselling
Certificate Course in Counselling
Advanced Certificate Course in Child Focused Community Development
Certificate Course in Child Focused Community Development
Certificate Course in Elder Care
Certificate in English for Employee
Admission requirement for the Certificate level courses:
- Passing the G.C.E. (O/L) Examination/ Completion of a course of NVQL 3 or
- Other equivalent educational qualifications acceptable by the Institute.
The courses will be conducted on request of organizations, with a minimum of 50 participants. The commencement date and venue will be decided based on the number of applications. Lectures will be conducted in a hybrid mode.