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4 Bachelor's degrees in Language Studies in Sri Lanka
English
The Department of English from the 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 BA programme is offered at University of Peradeniya.
Sinhala Language, Literature, and Culture
Sinhala studies at the university date back to the time of the University College in the 1920s. Initially Sinhala, Pali and Sanskrit were taught in one department. The Sinhala Language, Literature, and Culture BA programme is offered at University of Peradeniya.
Tamil
The Department of Tamil is one of the oldest departments of the University of Peradeniya. The Tamil BA programme is offered at University of Peradeniya.
Sanskrit
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 Sanskrit BA programme is offered at University of Peradeniya.