Introduction
The Postgraduate Diploma programme offered by the PGIHS is designed to provide foundation knowledge in a given area of study in which a candidate wishes to switch disciplines, or a candidate does not possess sufficient knowledge/ background in the discipline at the Bachelor’s degree level or equivalent qualifications. This postgraduate diploma programme which is placed at Level 8 of the Sri Lanka Qualification Framework (SLQF) broadens knowledge in the relevant discipline and opens a pathway for those candidates in their career progression and higher learning in the field.
Applicants with the following qualification may be admitted to follow the Postgraduate Diploma programme in a given discipline:
- A Bachelors’ degree; OR
- An equivalent qualification as acceptable to the relevant Board of Study.
In addition to educational and professional qualifications, work experience is considered for admission to some study programmes.
Award of Diploma: The Postgraduate Diploma will be awarded on successful completion of (minimum) 25 credits from courses. However, depending on professional requirements and the availability of courses with different credit values, the total number of credits required to complete a postgraduate diploma programme may vary from 25-31 credits.
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.
Postgraduate Diploma in Geography
Postgraduate Diploma in Archaeology
Postgraduate Diploma in History
Postgraduate Diploma in Political Science
Postgraduate Diploma in Sociology
Postgraduate Diploma in Economics
Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting and Finance
Postgraduate Diploma in Management
Postgraduate Diploma in Philosophy
Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology
Postgraduate Diploma in Education
Postgraduate Diploma in Physical Education
Postgraduate Diploma in Sinhala
Postgraduate Diploma in Tamil
Postgraduate Diploma in English
Postgraduate Diploma in Pali
Postgraduate Diploma in Buddhist Studies
Postgraduate Diploma in Greek and Roman Studies (GRS)
Postgraduate Diploma in Sanskrit
Postgraduate Diploma in Fine Arts
Postgraduate Diploma in Islamic Studies
Postgraduate Diploma in Community Development and Planning
