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Diploma

Diploma in Correction and Rehabilitation for Prison officers - (DCRP)

Higher Diploma

Higher Diploma in Corrections and Rehabilitation - (HDCR)

Post Graduate

Master of Arts and Master of Social Sciences Degree Programmes in Sociology (Sinhala and English Medium)

Message from the Head of the Department

Welcome to the Department of Sociology of the University of Kelaniya. The Department of Sociology has a 30 year long history and is a dynamic and fully-fledged department in the university. The subject of Sociology was initially offered for the BA degree programme by the Department of Economics in the early eighties and the Department of Sociology was first established as a new academic Department in the year 1991. Currently, the Department of Sociology is offering both internal and external degree programmes for undergraduates. The Department of Sociology is the largest academic department in the Faculty of Social Sciences in terms of the number of students registered for both undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes.

DOSNEWSHighlight

Transforming Correctional Practices: Inauguration of HDCR and DCRP Batches

The Department of Sociology recently marked a significant milestone with the inauguration of the 3rd batch of the Higher Diploma in Correction and Rehabilitation for Prison Officers (HDCR) and the 6th...

Sociology Special Part II Students Visit Kanugahawewa and Rabakepuwewa in Kebithigollawe

The Sociology Special Part II students from the University of Kelaniya recently embarked on a research-focused journey to Kanugahawewa and Rabakepuwewa in Kebithigollawe. This educational excursion wa...

A Visit to the National Institute of Mental Health, Sri Lanka

On the 26th of March 2024, Sociology Special Part II students from the University of Kelaniya embarked on an enlightening journey to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), Sri Lanka. This edu...

Workshop on National Physical Planning Policy and Plan 2048

The Department of Sociology at the University of Kelaniya organized a one-day workshop on "National Physical Planning Policy and Plan 2048" on March 01, 2024, at the Faculty Auditorium. The workshop a...

A workshop on Development Planning in Early Sri Lanka

The Department of Sociology at the University of Kelaniya organized a one-day workshop on "Development Planning in Early Sri Lanka" on February 16, 2024, at the Faculty Auditorium. The workshop focuse...

The Department of Sociology Welcomes Freshers with Cultural Extravaganza

The Department of Sociology at the University of Kelaniya warmly welcomed its new batch of BA (Hons.) in Sociology 1st year students on February 15, 2024. The welcoming event, themed "ස්වාගතம் රාත්‍රී...