Master of Philosophy (MPhil)

| Areas of Research

Candidates may pursue research in the following areas:

• Linguistics

• Translation Studies

• Tamil as a Second Language

Depending on the research focus, candidates will be assigned qualified supervisors from the Department of Linguistics or, where necessary, co-supervisors from related disciplines.

| Nature of the Programme

The MPhil is primarily a research-oriented programme. Candidates are required to conduct independent research under academic supervision and submit a thesis at the end of the programme. The thesis and dissertation are considered interchangeable terms at the University of Kelaniya.

| Entry Requirements

To be eligible for admission to the MPhil program, applicants must generally meet one of the following requirements:

• Bachelor’s Honours Degree: A Bachelor’s Honours degree (SLQF Level 6) in a relevant field with a First Class or Second Class (Upper Division) from a recognized university.

• Master’s Degree: A Master’s degree in a relevant field with a significant research component (SLQF Level 10) from a recognized university.

• Other Qualifications: Any other academic or professional qualification equivalent to the above, as accepted by the Senate of the University of Kelaniya.

| Admission Procedure

Applicants are required to submit an application along with a research proposal to the Faculty of Graduate Studies. The proposal will be reviewed by the Board of Study in Humanities and the Department of Linguistics.

The selection process includes:

• Evaluation of research proposal

• Proposal presentation before a panel of senior academics

• Appointment of supervisor(s)

• Approval by the Board of Study

Once accepted, the applicant becomes an MPhil candidate after completing registration and payment of relevant fees.

| Duration of the Programme

• Official Duration: 2 Years

• Maximum Extension: 2 Years

• Maximum Re-registration: 1 Year

• Maximum Total Duration: 5 Years

| Programme Requirements

Candidates are required to complete the following:

• Approval of research proposal

• Ethical clearance (where applicable)

• Submission of four progress reports (every six months)

• Two progress presentations

• Participation in skills development programmes conducted by FGS

• Publication of one full research paper in a recognized journal or the FGS Journal (applicable for students registered after 01.01.2023)

• Submission of thesis

• Viva voce examination

| Application Requirements

Applicants should submit:

• Completed application form

• Application fee payment slip

• Certified copies of degree certificates and transcripts

• Certified copy of birth certificate

• Research proposal synopsis

• Details of publications (if available)

• Other relevant qualifications

| Application Procedure

Applications are accepted throughout the year. There is no closing date.

Completed applications should be submitted to:

Deputy Registrar
Faculty of Graduate Studies
University of Kelaniya
Sri Lanka

Applications may be handed over to the Faculty of Graduate Studies or sent by registered post.

| Contact Information

Faculty of Graduate Studies
University of Kelaniya
Email: fgs@kln.ac.lk
Telephone: +94 11 2332746 / +94 11 2334278 / +94 11 2446409

| Further Information

For comprehensive guidelines, fee updates, and application forms, please visit the official program page: Master of Philosophy (MPhil) – Faculty of Graduate Studies