Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences – The Open University of Sri Lanka

BA in Social Sciences is a multi-disciplinary study programme starting at Level 3. Each year is divided into two semesters. During each semester, you can offer courses worth a maximum of 15 credits. To complete the programme, you need to have a total of 90 credits. Each year you will offer a combination of compulsory and elective courses. In addition, you will have to offer what are known as ‘Continuing Education’ (CE) courses. You can select up to 8 credits of CE courses each year. Some of the CE courses, such as English, are compulsory.

This degree is offered in the English medium and it offers you the opportunity to obtain a multi-disciplinary social science training while selecting a stream in which you can obtain a special orientation. Students who register for the programme can choose from the following 4 streams.

A minimum of three passes at the General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level) examination in any stream, or

A minimum of 30 credits at SLQF Level 2 or above from any programme offered by a Higher Education Institution approved by the Senate of the Open University of Sri Lanka, or

Qualification or accredited work experience equivalent to NVQF Level 4 or

An equivalent or higher qualification acceptable to the Senate.

Accepting on-line Applications:	14th July 2019
Closing Date for Applications:	13th August 2019
Programme Commencing Date:	October 2019

This undergraduate programme is conducted by the Department of Social Studies, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. Contact the Department of Social Studies

Address :	Department of Social Studies, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Open University of Sri Lanka, Nawala, Nugegoda.
Contact :	011 288 1417 / 0112881402
Email :	[email protected]