INTRODUCTION
At the University of Kelaniya, the Faculty of Humanities and the Faculty of Social Sciences offer the Bachelor of Arts degree jointly. The prestigious history of these faculties, as well as their current, updated curricula attracts students at the undergraduate and graduate levels to the two faculties every year.
The Bachelor of Arts Degree Programme is offered through 10 departments of the Faculty of Humanities and 12 departments of the Faculty of Social Sciences. Students have the option of studying three main subjects and taking several other courses from these or other faculties.
The proposed curriculum revision is a response to the growing need to align the Bachelor of Arts Degree programme offered by the university with new higher educational trends and markets. It addresses several recommendations made following the Programme Review that was conducted by the QAC of the UGC at the Faculty of Humanities in 2017. The proposed curriculum revision also fulfils the changes proposed under the ELTA ELSE grant of the AHEAD project. The proposal won a Rs.100 million grant to develop the Faculty of Humanities, under which it was proposed that more English instruction and an internship programme be introduced to the Bachelor of Arts degree.
As part of developing the degree programme, the Faculty of Humanities and the Faculty of Social Sciences have collaborated to update the entire curriculum across the two faculties, introducing a new Professional Studies Stream that will further strengthen the degree. In addition to introducing more English instruction and internships, the new stream also introduces several courses that will lead to greater flexibility, work-readiness, and ethical responsibility in the Arts graduates of the University of Kelaniya.
MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN
The Faculty of Humanities of University of Kelaniya is unique for being the only independent Faculty in Sri Lanka, reserved separately for the field of Humanities. Our Faculty has ten Read More..
ON GOING PROJECTS
Student handbook for the faculty
Graduate Satisfaction Survey
Graduate Employment Survey
Alumni Society of the Faculty of Humanities
TOP STORIES
Meeting with student Representatives
A gathering of student representatives of the faculty of Humanities was held on 13th of September 2023 at the K14 Faculty board room, in the presence of the Dean of the Faculty of Humanities, Mr Sudath Senarath and members of the faculty quality assurance committee, signifying a pivotal moment in the academic journey. This meeting serves as a crucial platform for students to voice their concerns, share ideas, and gain insights into the university's policies and future plans. It fosters a sense of community, transparency, and collaboration, allowing students to actively participate in shaping their educational experience. The importance of such gatherings lies in the ability to bridge the gap between students and university administration, ensuring a harmonious and constructive learning environment that benefits all. There were a number of suggestions from the students which are directly contributing to the enhancement of their educational experience. This open dialogue ensures that the university is attuned to the evolving needs and aspirations of its student body, ultimately leading to a more enriching and responsive academic environment.
Opening Ceremony of the New Office of the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), Faculty of Humanities
The opening ceremony of the newly constructed office of the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of
The Workshop on Work Norms and Workloads for the Academic Staff
A workshop on work norms and workloads for the academic staff members of the Faculty of Humanities, organised by the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of the Faculty in collaboration with the AHEAD Project, was held on the 10th of March 2022 from 9.30 am to 12.30 pm at the K14 Boardroom, Faculty of Humanities. Professor Susima Weligamage from the Department of Finance, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, conducted a fruitful and insightful session as the resource person of the workshop. The workshop was organised in line with the forthcoming revision of work norms and workloads of the academic staff currently in operation at the University of Kelaniya, and it aimed towards devising a new set of academic work norms and workloads for the Faculty of Humanities. The workshop was well attended by the academic staff members of the Faculty on both physical and virtual modes
