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11 Master's degrees in Social Sciences in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka offers a variety of Social Sciences programmes catering to international students. The tuition fees for these programmes can vary. The lower-end tuition fee, represented by the €650, is quite affordable, making it accessible for many students. On the other hand, the typical tuition fee, indicated by the €650, reflects the average cost you might expect. For those looking at the higher-end options, the €3,468 gives an idea of the more premium programmes available.
A significant 64% of programmes are designed to be affordable, ensuring that students from various backgrounds can pursue their academic interests. Additionally, a growing number of institutions are embracing digital learning, with 1% of Social Sciences programmes being offered online. This flexibility allows students to balance their studies with other commitments.
It's also worth noting that a 45% of universities in Sri Lanka offer Social Sciences programmes. This wide availability means that students have plenty of options to choose from, whether they're interested in sociology, psychology, or any other field within the Social Sciences. Sri Lanka's commitment to providing quality education in the Social Sciences is evident in the diverse range of programmes and the efforts to make education accessible and flexible for all students.
Applied Economics
The Applied Economics MA programme offered at University of Peradeniya aims at providing students with the ability to apply theoretical knowledge and analytical skills to describe economic problems and issues and their causes and find solutions to them.
Sociology
The Sociology MA programme offered at University of Peradeniya aims at providing a wide range of learning prospects including advanced knowledge, analytical, research and subject-specific skills within the field of sociology.
Economics
The Economics MA programme offered at University of Peradeniya aims at providing students with sound theoretical and applied knowledge of modern economic problems and the ability to understand and grapple with economic issues through a scientific and methodological approach.
Development Practice
The Development Practice MDP programme offered at University of Peradeniya was launched in September 2011 following a two-year curriculum development and approval process which was supported by funding from the MacArthur Foundation and guidance from the Earth Institute, Columbia University.
Organizational Management
This Organizational Management MSc programme offered at University of Peradeniya has been designed to provide the theoretical foundation and to develop the competencies to become effective managers. The programme will strengthen leadership skills, management capabilities, interpersonal competencies and a positive outlook.
GIS and Remote Sensing
The GIS and Remote Sensing at the University of Peradeniya, seeks to provide a sound theoretical and practical knowledge and comprehensive training in the Geographic Information systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing (RS).
Environmental Economics
The subject of Environmental Economics plays an increasingly central role in both understanding the causes of and designing policy solutions to contemporary environmental problems. Apply to the Environmental Economics MSc programme offered at University of Peradeniya.
Political Science
The Department of Political Science at Peradeniya is the first such department to be established in a university in Sri Lanka. The Political Science MA programme is offered at University of Peradeniya.
Development Communication and Extension
This Development Communication and Extension MSc programme offered at University of Peradeniya has been designed to provide the theoretical foundation, develop competencies and interpersonal skills required for planning and implementing agricultural development projects.
International Relations
The International Relations MA programme offered at University of Peradeniya is multidisciplinary degree which is designed to enhance the candidates' aptitude for advancing theoretical knowledge and investigate skills and abilities to deal with practical issues of International Relations.
Agricultural Economics
The Agricultural Economics MSc programme offered at University of Peradeniya is a social science programme with focus on economic methodologies and tools which equip students for solving problems. As humanity's single largest use of the earth's resources, agriculture is a major driving force in the world economy.