Master of Philosophy in Buddhist Studies

SLQF Level  :    SLQF 11 (https://www.ugc.ac.lk/attachments/1156_SLQF_2016_en.pdf)

Introduction :

Being an academic Centre, par excellence, with a long and prestigious record of reputation, University of Colombo can be considered a cynosure of Buddhist studies. The Department of Buddhist Studies is offering:  Postgraduate Diploma, Master of Arts, Master of Philosophy and Doctor of Philosophy in Buddhist Studies, with the aim of developing, broadening and enriching its outlook and context to suit the modern needs. This expansion of the scope of teaching made it necessary to make use of the services not only of the permanent academic staff, but also of the services of visiting lecturers as well as of retired academics, who are experts in Pali and Buddhist studies.

Admission criteria:

• A First or Second Class (upper) division honors in the Special Degree in Buddhist Studies or in a relevant subject from this university or any other recognized university;

or

• First Class honors in the General Arts Degree Examination having offered Buddhist Studies or any other relevant subject acceptable to the University of Colombo from a recognized university;

or

• Successful completion of two Year Master’s Degree in Buddhist Studies or a relevant subject with a substantial research component from a recognized university;

or

• Successful completion of one year master’s degree of Buddhist Studies or any other relevant subject with either five years of post-qualifying experience and publications in the referred journals that is acceptable to the Higher Degree Committee.

and

• A good working knowledge in English.

Teaching faculty :

Ven. Dr. U. Ananda

Ven. Senior Prof. M. Dhammajothi

Prof. Wimal Hewamanage

Dr. Vijitha Kumara

Ven. Dr. U. Sugathasiri