PG diploma in Drama and Theatre
Course description:
This course is designed to provide both theoretical knowledge and practical skills in drama and theatre education for practitioners as well as academicians. The modules in the course explore the role of drama and theatre in encouraging creative learning, the role of story in drama & theatre education, and drama & literacy. It is expected through this course to establish the subject in contemporary society while inculcating positive attitudes in individuals.
Duration: One year
Entry Requirements:
- A Bachelor’s Degree in any stream obtained from a recognized Sri Lankan or foreign university with two years of experience in the field of Drama and Theatre.
Course Fees:
SLQF Levels: 8
Contact Details:
Faculty of Graduate Studies,
University of Sri Jayewardenepura
Gangodawila, Nugegoda,
Sri Lanka
0112802695
Assistant Registrar
0115523642
dr.fgs@sjp.ac.lk
PG diploma in Writership and Communication
Course description:
This course provides an excellent opportunity for graduates to receive intensive writership and communication through judicious exposure to various subjects such as the Constitution, Politics, Philosophy, Sociology, Arts and Crafts of Newspaper and Magazine Journalism, Feature Writing and Language Skills, Mass Media and Society, Advertising and Public Relations, Broadcast Journalism, Reporting, Editing, Radio and Television Production, Cultural and other contemporary trends in Journalism, Media Analysis & Research Methodology.
Duration: One year
Entry Requirements:
- A Bachelor’s Degree with at least 30 credits worth of teaching/learning in creative writing, translation, journalism, or associated with radio/television.
- A Bachelor’s Degree with at least two years of experience in creative writing, journalism, radio broadcasting, television broadcasting, and translation.
- Completion of NVQ level 7 (B.Tech.) as determined by the University.
Course Fees:
SLQF Levels: 8
Contact Details:
Faculty of Graduate Studies,
University of Sri Jayewardenepura
Gangodawila, Nugegoda,
Sri Lanka
0112802695
Assistant Registrar
0115523642
dr.fgs@sjp.ac.lk
PG Diploma in TESL
Course description:
The PGDip in TESL helps potential and current English language teachers to become more effective in their careers, as it provides theoretical and practical knowledge useful for teaching, testing and curriculum development, and research insights for higher studies.
Duration: One year
Entry Requirements:
- A four-year Bachelor’s Degree in English or TESL (SLQF 6).
- A three-year Bachelor’s Degree with English as a subject (SLQF 5).
- A Bachelor’s Degree in the English medium (SLQF 5 or 6).
- Any other degree acceptable to the university senate (SLQF 5 or 6).
Course Fees:
SLQF Levels: 8
Contact Details:
Faculty of Graduate Studies,
University of Sri Jayewardenepura
Gangodawila, Nugegoda,
Sri Lanka
0112802695
Assistant Registrar
0115523642
dr.fgs@sjp.ac.lk
MA in Drama & Theatre
Course description:
This course is designed to provide both theoretical knowledge and practical skills in drama and theatre education for practitioners as well as academicians. It is expected to provide both professional and theoretical knowledge to the teachers who teach the subject and to the performing artists in the field of drama. It is expected to establish the subject in contemporary society while inculcating positive attitudes in individuals.
Duration: One year
Entry Requirements:
- A Bachelor’s Degree with at least 30 credits worth of teaching/learning in Fine Arts, Performing Arts from a recognized university or
- A Bachelor’s Degree in any stream obtained from a recognized Sri Lankan or foreign university with two years of experience in the field of Drama and Theatre.
- Completion of NVQ level 7 (B. Tech.) as determined by the University.
Course Fees:
SLQF Levels: 9
Contact Details:
Faculty of Graduate Studies,
University of Sri Jayewardenepura
Gangodawila, Nugegoda,
Sri Lanka
0112802695
Assistant Registrar
0115523642
dr.fgs@sjp.ac.lk
MA in Teaching English as a Second Language
Course description:
This highly flexible program is designed for anyone interested in theoretical linguistics and its application in the domain of language teaching. Language teachers (as second or foreign languages) who wish to upgrade their professional status and those who are interested in applied linguistic research could benefit from this course. It is also extended to international students who are interested in foreign or second language teaching and/or scientific investigation into the field.
Duration: One year
Entry Requirements:
- A Bachelor’s Degree including 30 credits in the relevant subject area.
- A qualification of SLQF Level 6 (Bachelors Honors) or above in the relevant area of study.
- Professional qualification is equivalent to SLQF Level 6 or above.
- Completion of NVQ level 7 (B. Tech.) with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
Course Fees:
SLQF Levels: 9
Contact Details:
Faculty of Graduate Studies,
University of Sri Jayewardenepura
Gangodawila, Nugegoda,
Sri Lanka
0112802695
Assistant Registrar
0115523642
dr.fgs@sjp.ac.lk
MA in Buddhist Studies
Course description:
This postgraduate degree program covers a full-fledged knowledge of certain theoretical and practical subjects related to Buddhist Studies which suit the modern world such as; Buddhism and its modern social dimension, the Study of Buddhist Literary criticism, Buddhist Heritage and spiritual tourism, Buddhist Principles of Management, Buddhist Psychology and Counseling and Buddhism and Sustainable Development, Buddhist Meditation and Mindfulness and Buddhist Communication and Social Relations would be beneficial for entrepreneurs to enhance their proficiency. The program also provides opportunities to make recent research in the field of Buddhist studies required to the world trends which covers theoretical and practical background as well as soft skills required in these fields.
Duration: Two years
Entry Requirements:
- A Bachelor’s Degree including 30 credits in any subject area (SLQF 5).
- A qualification of SLQF Level 6 (Bachelors Honors) or above in the relevant area of study.
- With prior learning/work experience equivalent to SLQF Level 5 or above in the relevant subject area.
- Degree of Royal Pandith and Successful completion of Master of Buddhist Studies (SLQF Level 09).
Course Fees:
SLQF Levels: 10
Contact Details:
Faculty of Graduate Studies,
University of Sri Jayewardenepura
Gangodawila, Nugegoda,
Sri Lanka
0112802695
Assistant Registrar
0115523642
dr.fgs@sjp.ac.lk
MPhil
Course description:
The research degree is offered in a variety of subject areas, i.e., Sinhala, Mass Communication, Cultural Studies, Sanskrit, Buddhist Civilization, Buddhist Philosophy, Pali, English, Hindi, Philosophy, Psychology, Dance, Music (Eastern), Western Music (Ethnomusicology), English Literature, Linguistics, Teaching English as a Second language, and Drama & Theatre.
Duration: Two years
Entry Requirements:
- A Bachelor’s Honors Degree of Level 6 with a minimum of 30 credits in the relevant field.
- 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.
- 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.
- A qualification of SLQF levels 7 or above in the relevant field.
- Completion of NVQ Level 7 with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and successful completion of a qualifying examination, which will be conducted after completion of 30 credits equivalent to SLQF level 6 or 7 as determined by the University.
Course Fees:
SLQF Levels: 11
Contact Details:
Faculty of Graduate Studies,
University of Sri Jayewardenepura
Gangodawila, Nugegoda,
Sri Lanka
0112802695
Assistant Registrar
0115523642
dr.fgs@sjp.ac.lk
PhD
Course description:
The PhD research degrees are offered in a variety of subject areas, including Sinhala, Mass Communication, Cultural Studies, Sanskrit, Buddhist Civilization, Buddhist Philosophy, Pali, English, Hindi, Philosophy, Psychology, Dance, Music (Eastern), Western Music (Ethnomusicology), English Literature, Linguistics, Teaching English as a Second language, and Drama & Theatre.
Duration: Three years
Entry Requirements:
- A Master of Philosophy Degree.
- A Master’s Degree.
- A Bachelor’s Degree of Level 6 with a minimum GPA of 3, with or without a qualifying examination as determined by the University.
- A holder of Bachelor’s Degree Honors of Level 6 who has registered to follow an MPhil Degree may be upgraded to the PhD level after a minimum period of one year, provided his/her research competencies are of exceptional merit.
- 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 the PhD level after a minimum period of one year, provided his/her research competencies are of exceptional merit.
Course Fees:
SLQF Levels: 12
Contact Details:
Faculty of Graduate Studies,
University of Sri Jayewardenepura
Gangodawila, Nugegoda,
Sri Lanka
0112802695
Assistant Registrar
0115523642
dr.fgs@sjp.ac.lk