University of Kelaniya Postgraduate Programmes in Linguistics 2026/2027 (Master of Linguistics & MA)
The Department of Linguistics within the Faculty of Humanities, in partnership with the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) at the University of Kelaniya, has officially announced the intake for its advanced linguistics postgraduate degrees for the 2026/2027 academic year. Offering comprehensive pathways in both Sinhala and English mediums, the Master of Linguistics and Master of Arts in Linguistics programmes are tailored to equip educators, language specialists, and researchers with advanced theoretical depth and practical linguistic analysis skills.
🇱🇰 සිංහල සාරාංශය
කැලණිය විශ්වවිද්යාලයේ මානවශාස්ත්ර පීඨයේ වාග්විද්යා අධ්යයනාංශය සහ පශ්චාත් උපාධි අධ්යයන පීඨය (FGS) එක්ව 2026/2027 අධ්යයන වර්ෂය සඳහා වාග්විද්යා පශ්චාත් උපාධි පාඨමාලා (Master of Linguistics සහ Master of Arts in Linguistics) සඳහා අයදුම්පත් කැඳවනු ලැබේ. පිළිගත් විශ්වවිද්යාලයකින් මූලික උපාධියක් ලබා ඇති අයට සිංහල හෝ ඉංග්රීසි මාධ්යයෙන් හැදෑරිය හැකිය. පාඨමාලා 2027 ජනවාරි මස ආරම්භ වන අතර, fgs.kln.ac.lk වෙබ් අඩවිය ඔස්සේ මාර්ගගතව අයදුම් කළ හැකිය.
🇱🇰 தமிழ் சுருக்கம்
களனிப் பல்கலைக்கழகத்தின் மனிதநேய பீடத்தின் மொழியியல் திணைக்களம் மற்றும் பட்டமேற்படிப்பு கற்கைகள் பீடம் (FGS) இணைந்து 2026/2027 ஆம் கல்வி ஆண்டுக்கான மொழியியல் பட்டமேற்படிப்பு கற்கைநெறிகளுக்கான (Master of Linguistics மற்றும் MA in Linguistics) விண்ணப்பங்களை கோரியுள்ளன. அங்கீகரிக்கப்பட்ட பல்கலைக்கழகத்தில் இளங்கலை பட்டம் பெற்றவர்கள் விண்ணப்பிக்க தகுதியுடையவர்கள். வகுப்புகள் ஆங்கிலம் மற்றும் சிங்கள மொழிகளில் 2027 ஜனவரியில் ஆரம்பமாகும். ஆர்வமுள்ள விண்ணப்பதாரர்கள் fgs.kln.ac.lk ஊடாக விண்ணப்பிக்கலாம்.
📌 Key Overview & Vital Details
🎓 Programme Structure, Fees & Eligibility Criteria
The Department of Linguistics offers two parallel postgraduate pathways aligned with the Sri Lanka Qualifications Framework (SLQF) to accommodate both taught coursework learners and dedicated research scholars:
| Programme Title | SLQF Level & Duration | Credit Structure | Local Student Fee | Foreign Student Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Linguistics | SLQF Level 9 (01 Academic Year) |
30 Credits (Six Taught Course Units) |
Rs. 150,000/- | USD 1,000 |
| Master of Arts in Linguistics (MA) | SLQF Level 10 (02 Academic Years) |
60 Credits (Six Course Units + Research Thesis) |
Rs. 200,000/- | USD 1,500 |
Minimum Entry Requirements:
- A Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a university recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) of Sri Lanka or an institution incorporated by an Act of Parliament.
- OR any other equivalent academic or professional qualification formally evaluated and approved by the Senate of the University of Kelaniya.
Curriculum & Discipline Focus Areas: Both programs provide rigorous coverage across core structural, historical, and cognitive linguistic paradigms, including:
- Phonetics and Phonological Systems
- Morphology and Syntactic Theory
- Historical and Comparative Linguistics
- Applied Linguistics and Second Language Acquisition
- Sociolinguistics and Language Policy
- Psycholinguistics and Cognitive Processing
- Semantics and Pragmatic Analysis
📝 Important Candidate Directives
- Medium Selection: Candidates must declare their selected medium of instruction (English or Sinhala) during the digital application stage; instructional materials and examination submissions will follow this designation.
- Credential Scans: Ensure certified copies of your Bachelor's Degree certificate, comprehensive academic transcript, Birth Certificate, and National Identity Card (NIC) are clearly scanned before completing the FGS registration form.
- Research Intent (For MA Candidates): Applicants opting for the two-year SLQF Level 10 Master of Arts pathway should be prepared with a brief statement of research interest matching departmental specialization areas.
- Fee Remittance: Application processing fees and subsequent course installments must be deposited exclusively via the bank voucher system or online merchant payment channels specified by the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
🪜 Step-by-Step Online Application Procedure
- Visit the official portal of the Faculty of Graduate Studies at fgs.kln.ac.lk.
- Navigate to the active admissions section and select Department of Linguistics — Postgraduate Programmes 2026/2027.
- Carefully review the official institutional guidelines provided at the FGS Application Guidelines link.
- Create an applicant account and populate your personal details, contact details, and qualifying degree results.
- Select your intended degree pathway: Master of Linguistics (SLQF 9) or Master of Arts in Linguistics (SLQF 10), along with your chosen medium (English / Sinhala).
- Upload the required supporting document scans and proof of application processing fee payment.
- Submit the completed application electronically and download the PDF acknowledgment receipt for subsequent enrollment verification.
📥 Official Departmental & Application Links
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
📞 Issuing Authority & Departmental Contacts
For detailed inquiries regarding syllabus modules, entry requirements, or document verification:
University of Kelaniya, P.O. Box 07, Dalugama, Kelaniya 11600, Sri Lanka.
☎️ Programme Coordinator: 011-2908786
☎️ Faculty of Graduate Studies Office: 011-2903952 / 011-2903953
🌐 Faculty Portal: fgs.kln.ac.lk
🌐 Department Website: linguistics.kln.ac.lk
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