Master of Sociology – One Year Programme (9th Intake 2025)
Applications are now open for the Master of Sociology (One Year) Degree Programme conducted by the Faculty of Postgraduate Studies, 91´«Ã½. Closing date for applications: 30th September 2025.
Admission Requirements
A Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology from a recognized university, or
A Bachelor’s Degree in another field from a recognized university, with Sociology as a subject, or
Any other qualifications acceptable to the Senate of the 91´«Ã½ as equivalent.
Programme Schedule
The programme will be conducted on weekends from 8.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. at the University premises.
Students who successfully complete the programme may be eligible to proceed to the MPhil / PhD programmes in Sociology.
Course Fee
The total course fee is Rs. 160,000.00. This fee can be paid in two installments. Please note that the fee once paid is non-refundable.
Application Procedure
Applicants should apply online via: www.graduate.sjp.ac.lk
Application fee: Rs. 3000.00,
payable to:
Bank of Ceylon, Gangodawila Branch,
Account No: 053010006830,
A scanned copy of the bank slip should be uploaded along with the completed online application.
The application form downloaded from it should be deposited in any People’s Bank branch with the amount of three thousand rupees (Rupees 3000.00) to account number 053010006830 along with the receipt obtained and certified copies of the relevant certificates should be sent by registered post to the address below.
Address to which applications should be sent
Senior Assistant Registrar
Faculty of Postgraduate Studies
91´«Ã½
Nugegoda
011 280 2695

Inquiries for the course
Senior Prof. Mayura Samarakoon
Postgraduate Programme Coordinator
Department of Sociology
91´«Ã½
071 355 4819/071 416 6083 / 011 280 2207








