The Department of Sociology has consistently been one of the top-performing academic units at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura. It is well-known for its social research studies, pioneered by the late Professor Nandasena Rathnapala. Addressing key areas that align with local and global developmental needs, the department currently offers two honours degree programs in sociology and social work while contributing to the BA General Degree program and postgraduate programs and extension courses in sociology and social work. The Department of Sociology is a renowned center for teaching and research that offers a distinctive and enlightening way of seeing and understanding the real, providing deeper, more illuminating, and challenging understandings of social life. Furthermore, it provides multiple opportunities for extracurricular activities that help to produce graduates with broad knowledge, higher-level skills, positive attitudes, and strong mental resilience. Moreover, located in a semi-urban area near Colombo’s commercial hub and central administrative centres, the university offers our students a vibrant mix of theoretical and practical experiences in the field.