The Postgraduate Diploma in History intends to provide knowledge of socio-political, economic and cultural developments in ancient Sri Lanka and provide guidelines to conduct projects on historical and related issues. The students will acquire knowledge of the main elements of historical methodology and historical writings, the ability to discuss and analyze socio-political, economic and cultural developments in the past and develop awareness on the interaction between developments in Sri Lanka and global processes.
Courses offered:
Course Code | Course Title | Credits | Status |
HIS 501 | Historiography and Historical Writings | 3 | O |
HIS 502 | Selected Themes in Sri Lankan History up to the present day | 3 | O |
HIS 503 | Sri Lanka in the Global Context | 3 | O |
HIS 504 | School projects and local history | 3 | O |
HIS 506 | Foundations of modern society | 3 | O |
HIS 507 | Culture, society and development in Sri Lanka | 3 | O |
Apart from the above courses, students are required to follow courses equivalent to 9 credits from other disciplines to complete the programme. The programme may not be offered if the number of applicants is considered to be insufficient.
