DEPARTMENT OF ANTHROPOLOGY
Anthropology, as a distinct field of study under social sciences, has been developing a unique identity within the global education system. Therefore, the demand for higher education is continuously increasing. As a result, the Department of Anthropology has earned a very high recognition for its study programmes. We teach and conduct research in physical and cultural anthropology. Although few universities teach cultural anthropology the university of Sri Jayewardenepura in the one and only Sri Lankan university that offers a special degree in programme consist of cultural as well as physical anthropology.
News and Updates
Two-Day Workshop on Data Analysis Using SPSS
The Department of Anthropology is organizing a special Two-Day Workshop on Data Analysis Using SPSS, designed specifically for 3rd-year Anthropology students.Dates: 25th March 2025 & 22nd April 2025 Venue: Faculty
SAARC Cultural Centre, Sri Lanka and the Department of Anthropology Discuss Future Partnerships
On March 4, 2025, a delegation from the Department of Anthropology at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura visited the SAARC Cultural Centre, Sri Lanka, to explore future collaborations. The discussion
“How to become proficient in English?” (ඉංග්රීසි හදාගන්නේ කොහොමද?)
Topic: A Special Guest Lecture on "How to become proficient in English?" (ඉංග්රීසි හදාගන්නේ කොහොමද?) A Special Guest Lecture on "How to become proficient in English," conducted by Ms. Anjanee Sewvandika
Advanced Certificate in Aged Care
Six passes (S) at General Certificate of Education (Ordinary Level) with compulsory three Credit (C) passes in one sitting.orSix passes in the GCE (O/L) with a minimum of one-year experience
Call for Papers – Journal of Intangible Cultural Heritage (JICH) 2025, Volume 4, Issue I & II
The Journal of Intangible Cultural Heritage (JICH) is now accepting submissions for its 2025 editions. As a peer-reviewed, open-access, biannual journal, JICH is dedicated to publishing original research in the field of Intangible Cultural
Message of the Head
Anthropology was introduced to the University of Sri Jayewardenepura as a discipline in 1960 under the auspicious guidance of the eminent scholar Dr. P. E. P. Deraniyagala. Later hard work, dedication and experience of renowned scholars such as Dr. Allex Gunasekara, late Profs. Lakshman Waidyasekara and Prof. Nandasena Rathnapala laid a sound foundation to the development of the discipline. For over 60 years, well qualified department members have been tirelessly training and educating undergraduates to safeguard the different traditional cultural knowledge prevailing in the country and to use that knowledge to develop the country in a sustainable manner. At present this is the only department in the university system that offer both cultural as well as physical anthropology for the anthropology degree programme.
Head of the Department – Prof. K. M. Sepala Samarasekera
Upcoming Events
Academic Programs
To contribute to create a graduate who is fully committed to the development of the country as a coherent, critical and a research oriented citizen who understands human cultural and physical diversity. Anthropology course units are offered to Bachelor of Arts Degree Program…
CERTIFICATE IN TOURISM
Culture is the identity of a country. Although tourism has been taking place for various purposes, most people visit countries to see the diversity of cultures in the world. At present, Sri Lankan culture has been one of the fundamental elements that governs the promotion of tourism in the country. According to the ‘Survey of Departing Tourists from Sri Lanka…
Certificate Course in Angampora
It would not be an exaggeration to say that the Lakdiva Hela Martial Arts, now known as Angampora Martial Arts, is one of the oldest martial arts in the history of world martial arts. Angam martial arts have a long history compared to martial arts such as Kung Fu, Wushu, Wing Chun, and Tai Chi in China, Karate in Japan…
Advanced Certificate in Aged Care
To contribute to create a graduate who is fully committed to the development of the country as a coherent, critical and a research oriented citizen who understands human cultural and physical diversity. Anthropology course units are offered to Bachelor of Arts Degree Program…
