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Department of Social Sciences

Welcome to the Department of Social Sciences

The Department of Social Sciences has been in function since the establishment of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities in 1995. Initially, the Department of Social Sciences conducted courses from wide range of fields including Sociology, Economics, Environmental Management, Management, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Studies, and Travel and Tourism Management. In 2015, the Department of Environment Management was established after the division of the Department of Social Sciences. The Department of Economics was founded as a distinct Department in 2020, separating from the Department of Social Sciences. At present, the respective Department offers the degree programs for Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Arts. (Hons) in Sociology. Sociology and Tourism Management are the two main disciplines offer under the B.A degree programs of the faculty. Information Communication Technology (ICT) course is offered as a basic course by the department for all students of the faculty.

Vision

To be a Centre of excellence in higher education, research, and dissemination of knowledge.

Mission

The mission of the Department is to train and produce high-quality graduates equipped with competence and skills required to meet and respond to diverse demands and needs in the socio-economic development of the national and global environment ensuring the excellence of education in social sciences.

Head of the Department

MR. PRABHASH SIRIWARDHANA

Lecturer in Sociology

Faculty of Social Sciences & Humanities
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Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Mihintale (50300), Sri Lanka

Phone : (+94) 25-226 6818

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Email : sudath@ssh.rjt.ac.lk

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