PGD in Criminology & Criminal Justice
Course Description: The Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura is dedicated to enhancing the quality of graduates by creating various educational avenues similar to the Postgraduate Diploma in Criminology and Criminal Justice.
Duration: One year
Entry Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree with 30 credits in the subject areas including criminology and criminal justice. OR
- Bachelor’s Degree and work experience in the fields of police, prisons, excise, armed forces, judicial service, and other related fields.
SLQF Level: 8
Contact Details:
Faculty of Graduate Studies,
University of Sri Jayewardenepura,
Gangodawila, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka
Phone: 0112802695
Assistant Registrar: 0115523642
Email: dr.fgs@sjp.ac.lk
PGD in Social Statistics & Business Statistics
Course Description: The Department of Social Statistics at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura offers the Postgraduate Diploma courses in Business Statistics and Social Statistics to enhance the quality of graduates.
Duration: One year
Entry Requirements:
- A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university including 30 credits in the relevant subject area will be considered for registration and with sufficient knowledge in both spoken and written English.
SLQF Level: 8
Contact Details:
Faculty of Graduate Studies,
University of Sri Jayewardenepura,
Gangodawila, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka
Phone: 0112802695
Assistant Registrar: 0115523642
Email: dr.fgs@sjp.ac.lk
Master degree in Sociology
Course Description: This program provides an opportunity for students to apply sociological perspectives and methods for analyzing social realities, grounded in a strong theoretical and substantive understanding of social institutions, social relations, and social policies. It also enhances the advanced research and data analytic skills of the students, making them effective and experienced practitioners in the field of applied social research, paving the pathway to continue into doctoral studies in the field.
Duration: One year
Entry Requirements:
- A Bachelor Degree, including 30 credits in the relevant subject area OR
- A Bachelor Degree with prior learning/work experience equivalent to 30 credits in the relevant subject area OR
- Completion of NVQ level 7, as determined by the academic authority of HEI, may be considered. OR
- B.A. Special degree in Sociology (SLQF Level 6) from a recognized university OR
- A general degree (SLQF Level 5) from a recognized university with sociology as a subject OR
- Any degree from a recognized university with a minimum of three years of relevant work experience or research experience.
SLQF Level: 9
Contact Details:
Faculty of Graduate Studies,
University of Sri Jayewardenepura,
Gangodawila, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka
Phone: 0112802695
Assistant Registrar: 0115523642
Email: dr.fgs@sjp.ac.lk
Master of Criminal Justice & Corrections
Course Description: The Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura is the only academic institution in the university system of Sri Lanka that offers first-degree and postgraduate degrees in the field of Criminology and Criminal Justice. This program provides an opportunity for individuals seeking knowledge in the relevant fields.
Duration: One year
Entry Requirements:
- Special or Honors degree (SLQF Level 6) in Criminology and Criminal Justice or LLB degree recognized by the University Grants Commission. OR
- A Special or General degree in Social Sciences, Humanities, Management and Commerce, Science, Technology, Engineering, Architecture, Medical and Health Sciences accepted by the University Grants Commission. AND
- Minimum 03 years of work experience directly or indirectly related to the functions of the Criminal Justice System. OR
- A postgraduate diploma in the field of Criminology and Criminal Justice, Sociology, Psychology, and Counseling (SLQF Level 8) course with a minimum of 25 credits recognized by The Senate. AND
- Minimum 05 years of work experience directly or indirectly related to the functions of the Criminal Justice System.
SLQF Level: 9
Contact Details:
Faculty of Graduate Studies,
University of Sri Jayewardenepura,
Gangodawila, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka
Phone: 0112802695
Assistant Registrar: 0115523642
Email: dr.fgs@sjp.ac.lk
Master’s Degree by Research (MA-R)
Course Description: Two-year Master’s Degrees by research are offered in a multitude of subject areas including Anthropology, Criminology, Political Science, Sociology, Economics, Geography, Archeology, and History. All students must follow a 30-hour course unit on ‘Research Methodology and Scientific Writing’ offered by the Faculty of Graduate Studies before formulating the research proposal and proceeding with the research. The students are expected to have at least 80% attendance for the “Research Methodology and Scientific Writing” course.
Duration: Two years
Entry Requirements:
- MPhil:
- A Bachelor’s Honors Degree of Level 6 with a minimum of 30 credits in the relevant field OR
- A Bachelor’s Honors Degree of Level 6 with a minimum of 30 credits in a related field and successful completion of a qualifying examination OR
- A Bachelor’s Degree of level 5 with a minimum GPA of 3 and successful completion of a qualifying examination which will be conducted after completion of 30 credits equivalent to SLQF 6 in the same or related field OR
- A qualification of SLQF levels 7 or above in the relevant field
- PhD:
- A Masters of Philosophy Degree OR
- A Master’s Degree OR
- A Bachelor’s Degree of Level 6 with a minimum GPA of 3 with or without a qualifying examination as determined by the University OR
- A holder of Bachelor’s Degree Honors of Level 6 who has registered to follow an MPhil Degree may be upgraded to PhD level after a minimum period of one year provided his/her research competencies are of exceptional merit OR
- A Bachelor’s Degree of level 5 with a minimum GPA of 3 and successful completion of a qualifying examination which will be conducted after completion of 30 credits equivalent to SLQF level 6 in the same or related field and register to follow an MPhil Degree may be upgraded to PhD level after a minimum period of one year provided his/her research competencies are of exceptional merit
SLQF Levels: MPhil- 11, PhD- 12
Contact Details:
Faculty of Graduate Studies,
University of Sri Jayewardenepura,
Gangodawila, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka
Phone: 0112802695
Assistant Registrar: 0115523642
Email: dr.fgs@sjp.ac.lk