The Master of Arts (MA) degree by coursework provides theoretical knowledge and analytical skills of subject matters and skills required to deal with practical issues and problems in the relevant field. A student will generally be awarded the MA degree (by coursework) on successful completion of thirty (30) credits from courses and a guided project. The degree satisfies requirements for confirmation and promotion of employees of government and non-government sectors and admission to higher studies in the relevant field. This degree is recognized at Level 9 of the SLQF.
Applicants with the following qualification may be admitted to follow the Master of Arts degree programme:
- A Bachelor’s degree (Special/Honours) in the relevant subject, OR
- A Bachelor’s (General/ Combined) degree with 30 credits from the relevant subject area with a minimum of average B grade or equivalent grade point in the relevant subject area, OR
- A Bachelors’ degree in any discipline and a Postgraduate Diploma in the relevant subject area, OR
- An equivalent qualification as accepted by the relevant Board of Study
However, Masters’ degree programmes such as Master of Arts in Applied Economics, Master of Education and Master of Development Practice programmes may have additional eligibility criteria. Refer to the relevant degree programme given in this section.
The minimum number of credits required for a one-year Master’s degree is 30. The 30 credits should be earned from coursework and a guided project. However, depending on professional requirements and the duration of the programme, the credit limit may be higher than 30 in some degree programmes.
Note:
One credit is equivalent to academic work of 50 notional hours. These 50 notional hours will be distributed among direct class-room contact hours, self-learning hours and time spent for preparation and conducting of assessments. The maximum number of hours allocated for direct class-room contact is 15 hours of a one-credit course.
Master of Arts in Geography
Master of Arts in Archaeology
Master of Arts in History
Master of Arts in Political Science
Master of Arts in Sociology
Master of Arts in Economics
Master of Arts in Applied Economics
Master of Development Practice (MDP)
Master of Arts in Philosophy
Master of Education (MEd)
Master of Arts in Sinhala
Master of Arts in Tamil
Master of Arts in English
Master of Arts in Pali
Master of Arts in Buddhist Studies
Master of Arts in Greek and Roman Studies
Master of Arts in Sanskrit
Master of Arts in Fine Arts
Master of Arts in Islamic Studies
Master of Science in Banking
Master of Science in Sustainable Tourism and Master of Sustainable Tourism
Master of International Relations
Master of Human Rights and Multiculturalism
Master of Social Work
Master of Environmental Management
