MPhil & PhD Programmes - Peradeniya University

Applications are invited for the master of Philosophy (MPhil) & Doctor of Philosophy Programmes for Below Fields

Closing Date 15.10.2025

MPhil Programmes

Requirement

• A Master’s degree in the relevant subject area, OR
• A Bachelor’s (Special/Honours) degree with First/ Second Class (Upper Division) pass in the relevant subject area, OR
• Any other equivalent qualification as acceptable to the relevant Board of Study.

Disciplines

• Geography
• Sociology
• Archaeology
• History
• Political Science
• International Relations
• Sinhala
• Tamil
• English
• Arabic
• Economics
• Philosophy
• Psychology
• Education
• Buddhist Studies
• Pali
• Sanskrit
• Greek and Roman Studies
• Fine Arts
• Hindu Civilization
• Islamic Civilization 
• Religious Studies
• Cultural Studies
• Language Studies
• Social work
• Environmental Management
• Public Administration.

PhD Programmes
Requirements

• A Master of Philosophy degree in the relevant subject area, OR
• A Master’s degree with a research component in the relevant subject area; OR
• A Master’s degree with research publications of good quality in the area of study as acceptable to the relevant Board of Study.

Disciplines

• Geography
• Sociology
• Archaeology
• History
• Political Science
• International Relations
• Sinhala
• Tamil
• English
• Arabic
• Economics
• Management
• Accountancy
• Philosophy
• Psychology
• Education
• Buddhist Studies
• Pali
• Sanskrit
• Greek and Roman Studies
• Fine Arts
• Hindu Civilization
• Islamic Civilization 
• Religious Studies
• Cultural Studies
• Language Studies
• Social work
• Environmental Management
• Public administration 

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