Master of Arts in History  

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

Master of Social Sciences in History 

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. 

Master of Arts in History: Level 09

Master of Social Sciences in History: Level 10 

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

• Introductory survey of political theories in Asia; state formation and evolution of kingship in Sri Lanka as depicted in primary sources; Indian and Buddhist ideologies/concepts which influenced the politics and legitimacy of power; the limits of political authority; political and administrative institutions pertaining to the central, provincial and local government; judiciary; military organization.

• HIST 53025 - Socio-economic, Religious and Cultural Development in Sri Lanka, up to 1600 AC 

• Introductory survey of Sri Lankan society in pre-historic period; early settlements; economic organization with special reference to agriculture, irrigation system, land tenure and internal and external trade; evolution of the social organization; the advent and spread of Buddhism; development of Theravada and Mahayana schools; origin and evolution of the Buddhist Sangha and monastic administration; Hinduism and other religions; art and architecture; education; women and society. 

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

• Political, economic and social conditions of Sri Lanka at the advent of European powers; origin, development and downfall of the Kandyan Kingdom; impact of colonial ideologies and economic and political interests of the Portuguese and the Dutch and their policies; social and economic changes under the British with special reference to plantation economy, emergence of the middle class and subsistence agriculture; religious and cultural revival during the late 19th century; education, constitutional development and national movement; The grant of independence. 

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

• Introduction to early modern Europe; Industrial Revolution; French Revolution; Napoleon Bonaparte; the Vienna Congress; unification movements in Germany and Italy; Russia and France during the second half of the 19th century; Nationalism and Liberalism; first world war; Russian Revolution and the rise of the Soviet Union; Europe between the two world wars; second world war; United Nations Organization; Cold War. 

• HIST 53055 - Political and Economic Development in Independent Sri Lanka,  up to 2000 AC 

• Political challenges faced by Sri Lanka immediately after the Independence; foreign policy and foreign relations of Sri Lanka; electoral politics; constitutional changes in 1972 and 1978; youth uprisings; communal politics; landmark developments in the economy. 

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

• Hindu, Buddhist and Jain sources pertaining to Indian political thought and socio-political Institutions; Buddhist and Hindu concepts of state and kingship; state and government in India; provincial and local government in India; social institution in India; Influence of Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism on Chinese political theory; evolution of sociopolitical institutions in ancient China. 

Master of Arts in History

Coursework - Onsite

Master of Social Sciences in History

Coursework and Research -Onsite 

Master of Arts in History: 01 Year  

Master of Social Sciences in History:  02 Years

Master of Arts in History

Year-End Exam and Assignments/Fieldwork

Master of Social Sciences in History

Year End Exam and Assignments/ Field work Research (Thesis) 

 Ms. S.A. Dilhani 

 Senior Lecturer Grade I, Department of History

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 Ms. P.S. Nilnayani

 Management Assistant, Department of History 

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• MA in Mass Communication - SLQL Level 09
• MSSc in  Mass Communication - SLQF Level 10

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• Providing Post Graduate degree programs in Mass Communication that foster a better understanding of this discipline with a view enabling students to develop their knowledge, skills, and potential.
• Promoting learning, teaching, and researching in Mass Communication.
• Providing opportunities for students to develop their skills and talents through the teacher-student mutual knowledge exchange.
• Seek opportunities for career links with the rest of the world within the academies of the university circles.

• To develop a new and better media culture by imparting all possible   knowledge to the scholar in addition to develop public understanding on the aspects of Mass Communication.

  The Department of Mass Communication seeks to;

• Develop research skills through providing practical and theoretical knowledge expansion.
• Develop a center for excellence at the cutting- edge of media and communication research practices through teaching and learning.
• Create media and communication practitioners who can take contemporary challenges.
• Enhance ethical and standard practices connected to media culture
• Provide productive communication strategies for local development.

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MA in Mass Communication

Dr. Mangala Keerthi de Pasqual

MSSc in Mass Communication

Dr. Aruna Lokuliyana

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