Certificate in Academic Writing
@ University of Colombo
This blended learning course in academic writing is designed for undergraduate and postgraduate students, early-career researchers, academics, and professionals seeking to strengthen their academic writing skills.
Combining face-to-face instruction with online learning, the course provides a flexible and engaging learning experience that enables students to study at their own pace while benefiting from structured guidance, peer interaction, and regular in-person support. By accommodating diverse learning styles, personal schedules, and varying learning paces, the course offers an inclusive and adaptable approach to developing effective academic writing for higher education and professional contexts.
The course covers the following topics;
- Introduction to Academic Writing
- Sentence Structure, Grammar, and Vocabulary
- Paragraph Writing and Cohesion
- Summarising and Paraphrasing
- Writing Introductions and Thesis Statements
- Developing Body Paragraphs
- Writing Conclusions and Outlining
- Argumentative Writing
- Literature Review and Critical Writing
- Research Paper Writing
- Editing, Proofreading, and Peer Review
- Final Project and Presentation
Closing Date
September 20, 2026
Duration
4 Months
Course Fee
LKR 40,000
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Contact Details
+94 11 2 584200
94, Cumaratunga Munidasa Mw , Colombo 03
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