Frequently Asked Questions

WHAT IS THE CORRECT NAME OF THE DEGREE PROGRAM OFFERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL AND ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY?

Bachelor of Engineering Technology Honours

WHAT IS THE DURATION OF THE DEGREE PROGRAM?

4 Years

WHAT ARE THE AREAS OF STUDY OFFERED BY THE CIVIL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEPARTMENT?

  • Construction and Building Services Technology
  • Energy and Environmental Technology
  • Geotechnology

HOW CAN THE STUDENTS GET SELECTED FOR THE DESIRED FOCUS AREA?

Students will be selected for each focus area based on their academic performance (Grade Point Average-GPA) and preference.

WHAT IS THE SLQF LEVEL OF THE BET DEGREE PROGRAM?

SLQF 06

WHAT IS THE DURATION OF THE INTERNSHIP/INDUSTRIAL TRAINING PROGRAM?

06 months

ARE THERE ANY POSSIBILITIES FOR ET GRADUATES TO PERUSE THEIR HIGHER STUDIES?

Yes, a wide range of opportunities will be available for ET graduates to enroll in Master or PhD programs both locally and internationally.

WHAT ARE THE PENALTIES FOR ACADEMIC FRAUD AND PLAGIARISM?

Penalties mentioned in the Students’ Handbook under the chapter “Rules and regulations on examinations, examination offences and punishments” apply to all the students. However, the lecturer in charge of the course has the authority to determine if an offence should reach the ethics board. This will be determined in accordance with the gravity of the offence.

WHAT SHOULD BE DONE IF A STUDENT FAILS CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENTS?

The student(s) who fail continuous assessments should redo continuous assessments as advised by the lecturer of the respective course module

IS IT MANDATORY TO PASS NON-GPA SUBJECTS?

Yes, irrespective of the fact whether a subject is GPA or non-GPA it is required for the students to pass all the subjects to the degree to be awarded.