4 Master's degrees in Humanities in Sri Lanka

In line with the mission of the Faculty of Arts, the Department of Classical Languages endeavors to produce a graduate who is committed to the advancement of knowledge through critical and independent scholarship and imbued with human qualities plus a strong sense of duty towards society. The Greek and Roman Studies MA programme is offered at University of Peradeniya. 

The Department of English, University of Peradeniya, is the direct heir to the English Department of the Ceylon University College which was situated in Colombo during the first half of the 20th century. The English MA programme is offered at University of Peradeniya. 

The Department of Philosophy is one of the earliest departments which was established in the University of Ceylon. The Philosophy MA programme is offered at University of Peradeniya. 

The vision of the Department of Arabic & Islamic Civilization is being a center of excellence in Arabic Language and Islamic Studies in undergraduate and postgraduate education with national and international standing. The Islamic Studies MA programme is offered at University of Peradeniya.