Post Graduate Degrees

Master of Arts (One Year)

HIST 53015 -Theoretical and Institutional Development in Politics of Sri Lanka, up to 1600 AC

HIST 53025 - Socio- Economic, Religious and Cultural Developments in Sri Lanka, up to 1600 AC

HIST 53035 - Political and Socio- Economic Development in Modern Sri Lanka, from 1600 to 1948 AC

HIST 53045 - Main Forces of Modern Europe, from 1760 to 1989 AC

HIST 53055 - Political and Economic Developments in Independent Sri Lanka up to 2000 AC

HIST 53065 - Evolution of Political Thought and Socio-Political Institutions in Ancient India and China

Eligibility

Should possess a Bachelor's Degree (General/Special) from a recognized University in History or relevant subject area or any other academic or professional qualifications acceptable to the Senate of the University of Kelaniya.

Selection of Candidates

By an interview conducted by the Department of History. Preference will be given to the candidates with the highest qualifications.

Master of Social Sciences (Two Years)

HIST 53015 - Theoretical and Institutional Development in Politics of Sri Lanka, up to 1600 AC

HIST 53025 - Socio- Economic, Religious and Cultural Developments in Sri Lanka, up to 1600 AC

HIST 53035 - Political and Socio- Economic Development in Modern Sri Lanka, from 1600 to 1948 AC

HIST 53045 - Main Forces of Modern Europe, from 1760 to 1989 AC

HIST 53055 - Political and Economic Developments in Independent Sri Lanka up to 2000 AC

HIST 53065 - Evolution of Political Thought and Socio-Political Institutions in Ancient India and China

HIST 6301W - Thesis

Eligibility

Should possess Bachelor's Degree (Special with a Class) from a recognized University in History or any other academic or professional qualifications acceptable to the Senate of the University of Kelaniya.

Selection of Candidates

By an interview conducted by the Department of History. Preference will be given to the candidates with the highest qualifications.

Master of Philosophy (Two Years)

The Master of Philosophy (MPhil.) programme is offered by the University of Kelaniya, under the auspices of Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS):

MPhil. applicants should submit a research proposal to FGS. This will be directed to the Faculty and department upon consideration by the Board of Study. A supervisor will be appointed by the Board of Study, based on the proposal and a presentation made by the applicant to the senior academics of the Faculty/department.

When the applicant is accepted as eligible for the MPhil, s/he becomes a candidate, the duration of study for an MPhil is two years, and the program consists mainly of research.

Progress reports need to be submitted to FGS via the supervisor, every 06 months.

Other requirements for the MPhil vary, according to the Faculty. In the Faculty of Social Sciences, the candidate has to make two presentations to the evaluation panel before submission of thesis. Thesis guidelines are given to each applicant once the eligibility criteria are accepted. The terms thesis and dissertation are interchangeable at the University of Kelaniya. Read more....

Doctor of Philosophy (Three Years)

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program is offered by the University of Kelaniya, under the auspices of the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS):PhD applicants should submit a research proposal to FGS.

This will be directed to the Faculty and department upon consideration by the Board of Study. Supervisor/s will be appointed by the Board of Study, once the eligibility of the candidate is accepted, based on the proposal and a presentation made by the applicant to the senior academics of the Faculty/department.

The duration of study for a PhD is three years, with extensions possible, on recommendations by the supervisor/s. Progress reports need to be submitted to FGS via the supervisor, every 06 months.

Dissertation or thesis guidelines will be issued to the candidate once eligibility for a PhD is accepted. FGS encourages empirical research by its PhD candidates, so applicants should be prepared to conduct research, and not be depended solely on library sources or other secondary material. Read more....