Arts (SP) / Mass Media

Arts (SP)

(Course Codes: Mass Media - 020; Performing Arts - 041) (Proposed Intakes: Mass Media - 110; Performing Arts - 110)

Under this course of study, two degree programmes are offered. These are;

1. 1Bachelor of Arts Honours in Performing Arts
2. 2Bachelor of Arts Honours in Mass Media

The duration of both degree programmes are four (04) years and the medium of instructions is Sinhala.

The required three subjects from subject baskets in the Arts Stream at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination and the special requirements needed to get selected for these two degree programmes are given below.

Three subjects should have offered at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination from Arts Stream, subject to the following conditions.

1. 1Not more than two Languages
2. 2Not more than one subject from Religions and Civilizations basket
3. 3Not more than one Technological subject
4. 4Not more than one of the following subjects

• Accounting
• Business Statistics
• Economics

Moreover, there are two special requirements to be fulfilled. These are;

1. 1To have a minimum of an Ordinary Pass (S) in English at the G.C.E. (Ordinary Level)

Examination.

Candidates are required to submit the duly certified copy of the original G.C.E. (Ordinary Level) Examination certificate confirming the above grades along with the application for university admission. Failure to submit it will result in rejection of the application for the above courses of study.

1. 1To have a pass in the Aptitude Test conducted by the Sripalee Campus of the University of Colombo.

The Sripalee Campus of the University of Colombo will publish a press notice calling for applications to sit the Aptitude Test.

Aptitude Test may consist of either an Interview, Practical Test or a Written Test or all three components as decided by the Sripalee Campus. Candidates may contact the Senior Assistant Registrar of the Sripalee Campus, Horana if they wish to obtain further details.