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Professor Osantha N. Thalpawila
Head / Department of Political Science

Our Vision

"The Department of political science strives to be an extremely certificatory, dynamic and productive academic department of scholars. We are dedicated to the formation of intellectually deep, civically-engaged, globally-aware, and ethically-minded students. We accept, in human spirit, the challenge to be distinctive, thoughtful, expert and service-oriented critics of society and agents of modification as they reliably pursue justice and peace in their individual lives, communities and also the world."

Diploma in Human Rights

BA Degree

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MA/ MSSc Postgraduate Degree

News & Notices

Calling Applications for Postgraduate Degree Programmes (MA, MSSc) - 2024

Previous Events

Special Guest Lecture on " Sri Lanka's Foreign Policy under New Global Trends"

Dr. Dayan Jayathilaka delivered a Lecture on "Sri Lanka's Foreign Policy under New Global Trends", He focused recent trends in foreign policy in Sri Lanka and it's practical aspect of present global scenario.
This guest lecture was organized by the Department of Political Science with the cooperation of Student Association of Political Science.

Appreciation of Service at the Retirement of Mr. Anil Ranathunga (Non-Academic staff member of Department of Political Science)

A felicitation ceremony was organized by the Department of Political Science to appreciate the 26 years of service, Mr. Anil Ranathunga, non - academic staff member of Department of Political Science. This event was conducted of the Social Sciences faculty board room on 06.02.2025.

Awareness Programme for Final Year Students - 2024

Final Year Students of the Department of Political Science participated for An Awareness Programme conducted by the Career Guidence Unit of the University of Kelaniya on 24th October 2024.

Annual Field Trip - 2024

The Annual Field Trip of the Final Year Students of the Department of Political Science conducted on 30th, 31th October 2024. The research activities are carried out in Sooriyawewa DS division in Hambantota District.

Book sale from Social Scientists' Association - 2024

Political Science Student's Association, Department of Political Science annually organize a book fair. It was held for the 3rd time in 2024 october in collaboration with Social Scientist's Association.

Welcome day of 2022/2023 batch Political Science (Honours) Degree Programme 2024

Political Science Student's Association, Department of Political Science, University of Kelaniya hosted the welcome programme - 2024 for the special degree honours (2nd year) students on 30th September 2024.

Funday of 2022/2023 batch Political Science (Honours) Degree Programme

Political Science Student's Association, Department of Political Science hosted the Funday programme - 2024 for the special degree honours (2nd year) students on 16th September 2024.

Post graduate degree programme (MA/ MSSC) (Batch 24) 2023

Post graduate degree programme (MA/MSSC) (batch 24)of the department of Political Science commenced on 21st October 2023 at the department.The head of the department, programme coordinator and the senior staff of the department joined to this event.

The Annual Field Trip 2023

The Annual Field Trip of the Department of Political Science was conducted from 20th & 21st Septmber 2023 to Umandawa Buddhist Village,Moragahakanda & Bakamuna.

Funday of 2018/2019 batch Political Science (Honours) Degree Programme

After Reopening the University, on September 07, 2022, the Department of Political Science at the University of Kelaniya hosted the "Funday" program for the same batch in physical mode.

Book Exhibition 2022

Department of Political Science annually organize a book fair. It was held for the 2nd time in 2022 october in collaboration with Social Scientist's Association.

Welcome day of 2018/2019 batch Political Science (Honours) Degree Programme

Department of Political Science at the University of Kelaniya hosted the welcome programme for the same batch in physical mode

Welcome day of 2019/2020 batch Political Science (Honours) Degree Programme 2023

Department of Political Science, University of Kelaniya hosted the welcome programme - 2023 for the special degree honours (2nd year) students on 16th August 2023.