British College of Applied Studies (BCAS)

British College of Applied Studies (BCAS), established in 1999, is a private education provider based in Sri Lanka with a track record of delivering internationally recognised programmes. The partnership brings together BCAS's strong local presence and focus on employability with Goldsmiths' academic oversight and internationally recognised qualifications. 

With a strong foundation built on innovation, quality, and global partnerships, BCAS has grown into a trusted name in private tertiary education. The institution offers innovative programmes like computer science, which blends practical tech expertise across software and digital innovation, and psychology, exploring human behaviour, cognition, and mental processes through a modern psychology pathway, fostering highly skilled practitioners in their respective subjects. BCAS’s Law programme combines core legal knowledge with analytical reasoning, applied practice and independent research, and its Business programme develops leadership, strategy and research skills through projects addressing real-world business challenges. 

Overview of Partnership 

Goldsmiths validates a number of undergraduate programmes delivered by BCAS at its Colombo campus, including programmes across diverse fields such as Business, Computing, Law, and Psychology. Through the partnership, students have the opportunity to study in Sri Lanka while working towards an internationally recognised Goldsmiths qualification. 

This validation partnership will start from 2026-27 academic year. Under this arrangement, all students will be awarded with a Goldsmiths’ degree upon completion of the validated programmes.  

This agreement reflects a shared commitment to academic quality, student success, and widening access to international education. Through this partnership, students benefit from Goldsmiths' creative, critical and research-led approach, equipping them with internationally recognised skills and qualifications for their chosen fields.

For more information about the partnership programme, visit the BCAS website.