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10 Bachelor's degrees in Social Sciences in Sri Lanka
Psychology
The Department of Psychology first emerged at Peradeniya in the 1990 under the Department of Philosophy and Psychology. It is the first department which started to offer Psychology degree in Sri Lanka. The Psychology BA programme is 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 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.
Economics
The Economics BA programme from University of Peradeniya, offered by the Department of Economics and Statistics is well renowned both locally and globally. The top positions at most of the prestigious local and international institutions are held by past graduates of this Department.
Arabic Studies
The Department of Arabic & Islamic Civilization is one of the oldest departments of the University of Peradeniya. Its vision is to be a center of excellence in Arabic Language and Islamic Studies in undergraduate and postgraduate education with national and international standing. The Arabic Studies BA programme is offered at University of Peradeniya.
Archaeology
The Department of Archaeology, University of Peradeniya was established as a separate Department in 1976, is one of the largest Departments in the university system of Sri Lanka. The Archaeology BA programme is offered at University of Peradeniya.
Quantity Surveying
Department of Building Economics at University of Moratuwa offers a four-year Bachelor of Science Honours degree in Quantity Surveying with wide range of subjects related to the construction cost management and total management of all services that support the core activities of any construction product.
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.
Sociology
The Department of Sociology at Peradeniya is the largest and the best-known Sociology Department in the University system in Sri Lanka. The Sociology 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.