Kelaniya University Diploma in Translation & Interpretation 2026/27

Kelaniya University Diploma in Translation & Interpretation 2026/27
University Admission Release ⏳ Closing: 20.10.2026

University of Kelaniya Diploma in Translation and Interpretation 2026/2027 (15th Batch)

🏛️ Authority: Department of Linguistics, University of Kelaniya 📋 Qualification: SLQF Level 03 (One-Year Programme) 📅 Closing Date: 20 October 2026
🇱🇰 සිංහල සාරාංශය

කැලණිය විශ්වවිද්‍යාලයේ වාග්විද්‍යා අධ්‍යයන අංශය මඟින් පවත්වනු ලබන පරිවර්තනය සහ අර්ථවිවරණය පිළිබඳ ඩිප්ලෝමා (SLQF Level 03) පාඨමාලාවේ 15 වන කණ්ඩායම සඳහා අයදුම්පත් කැඳවා ඇත. මාස 12ක කාලසීමාවක් සහිත මෙම පාඨමාලාව සෙනසුරාදා දිනවල දෙමුහුන් (Hybrid) ක්‍රමයට (ප්‍රධාන වශයෙන් විශ්වවිද්‍යාලයේදී සහ සීමිත දේශන මාර්ගගතව) පැවැත්වේ. දෙමළ–සිංහල හෝ ඉංග්‍රීසි–සිංහල ධාරාවන් යටතේ හදාරනු ලබන මෙම පාඨමාලාවට coursereg.kln.ac.lk/reg/DTRI ඔස්සේ 2026 ඔක්තෝබර් 20 දිනට පෙර මාර්ගගතව අයදුම් කළ හැකිය.

🇱🇰 தமிழ் சுருக்கம்

களனிப் பல்கலைக்கழகத்தின் மொழியியல் துறையினால் நடாத்தப்படும் மொழிபெயர்ப்பு மற்றும் மொழிபெயர்த்துரைத்தல் டிப்ளோமா (SLQF Level 03) கற்கைநெறியின் 15வது தொகுதிக்கு விண்ணப்பங்கள் கோரப்பட்டுள்ளன. 1 வருட காலத்தைக் கொண்ட இக்கற்கைநெறி சனிக்கிழமைகளில் கலப்பு முறையில் (நேரடியாகவும் இணையவழியாகவும்) நடாத்தப்படும். தமிழ்–சிங்களம் அல்லது ஆங்கிலம்–சிங்களம் ஆகிய கற்கைப் பிரிவுகளில் விண்ணப்பிக்கலாம். விண்ணப்பங்களை coursereg.kln.ac.lk/reg/DTRI ஊடாக 2026 ஒக்டோபர் 20 ஆம் திகதிக்கு முன்னர் இணையவழியில் சமர்ப்பிக்க வேண்டும்.

📌 Key Overview & Vital Details
Course Title Diploma in Translation & Interpretation
Awarding Body University of Kelaniya
Academic Unit Department of Linguistics
SLQF Level SLQF Level 03
Programme Duration One Year (Two Semesters)
Schedule Mode Saturdays (Hybrid Delivery)
Total Course Fee Rs. 75,000 (3 Installments)
Closing Date 20 October 2026
🌐 Specialized Study Tracks & Delivery Framework

Tailored for professionals, government translators, court interpreters, media personnel, and higher education students seeking accredited bilingual qualifications, applicants must select one specialized language stream:

Track 1: Tamil – Sinhalese & Sinhalese – Tamil Translation

Focuses on bilateral legal, administrative, and literary translation and spoken interpretation between Tamil and Sinhala languages.

Track 2: English – Sinhalese & Sinhalese – English Translation

Specializes in international document translation, corporate communications, diplomatic relations, and consecutive interpretation between English and Sinhala.

Semester Course Module Code Module Title & Core Content
Semester I DTRI 11015 Introduction to Translation (Theories, Principles & Techniques)
DTRI 11025 Aspects of Language and Language Skills
DTRI 11035 Language Skills: Language B (Target Language Mastery)
Semester II DTRI 12045 Interpretation (Simultaneous & Consecutive Techniques)
DTRI 12055 Practical Translation I (Official & Technical Documents)
DTRI 12065 Practical Translation II (Literary & Advanced Domain Texts)
💰 Fee Installment Structure & Candidate Directives
  • Total Tuition Investment: The complete fee for the one-year diploma is Rs. 75,000, payable in three structured stages:
    • 1st Installment: Rs. 30,000 (payable prior to programme commencement in December 2026)
    • 2nd Installment: Rs. 25,000 (payable within the first two months of lectures)
    • 3rd Installment: Rs. 20,000 (payable prior to first-semester final examinations)
  • Lecture Delivery Mode: Classes are conducted on Saturdays in a hybrid format — predominantly on-campus face-to-face sessions at the University of Kelaniya, supplemented with designated online learning units.
  • Target Profiles: Open to school leavers with advanced level language competencies, practicing translators/interpreters, state sector administrative personnel, and communication specialists.
📝 Step-by-Step Online Application Procedure
  1. Visit the official University of Kelaniya student registration portal: coursereg.kln.ac.lk/reg/DTRI.
  2. Complete the online application profile accurately with your personal, contact, and educational credentials.
  3. Select your preferred specialized language stream (Tamil–Sinhala OR English–Sinhala).
  4. Upload scanned copies of your educational certificates and National Identity Card (NIC).
  5. Review your submitted entries and submit the online application on or before 20 October 2026.
  6. Retain the generated application reference number and confirmation document for registration verification.
⚠️ Application Deadline & Batch Limit Warning: All online registrations must be finalized on or before 20 October 2026. Late submissions, incomplete profiles, or unverified linguistic qualifications will not be accepted. The programme is strictly scheduled to commence lectures in December 2026.
🔗 Official Department Portals & Registration Links

Direct links to the Department of Linguistics course registration portals:

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. On which days and times are lectures conducted?
Lectures are conducted on Saturdays using a flexible hybrid framework consisting predominantly of on-campus interactive sessions at Kelaniya University with scheduled online components.
2. What are the language streams available for this Diploma?
Applicants can choose between two tracks: (1) Tamil – Sinhalese and Sinhalese – Tamil, or (2) English – Sinhalese and Sinhalese – English.
3. Can the course fee be settled in installments?
Yes. The total tuition fee of Rs. 75,000 can be paid across three stages: Rs. 30,000 before commencement, Rs. 25,000 within the first two months, and the final Rs. 20,000 before the Semester I exams.
📞 Department Contacts & Program Inquiries
University University of Kelaniya
Academic Dept. Department of Linguistics
Telephone Inquiry 0112 908 786
Mobile Hotline 076 013 7724
Office Address & Electronic Correspondence:
Department of Linguistics, Faculty of Humanities,
University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
Inquiry Email: dtri@kln.ac.lk
Disclaimer: GovInfo.lk is an independent public information platform providing educational notices, course updates, and circular digests in Sri Lanka. We are not directly affiliated with the University of Kelaniya. Prospective candidates must verify entry criteria, fee deadlines, and schedule guidelines directly via linguistics.kln.ac.lk and submit forms through coursereg.kln.ac.lk.