Bachelor of Education

The Bachelor of Arts in Education is designed to provide students with comprehensive knowledge of educational theory, philosophy, psychology, and management. The programme aims to develop professional educators and education administrators who possess strong analytical skills, ethical awareness, and practical competencies for modern educational environments.

The curriculum begins with foundational studies in the elements of education and sociological perspectives of education. As students advance, they engage with philosophical, psychological, and comparative dimensions of education, gaining a deeper understanding of educational systems and reforms.

Special emphasis is placed on emerging trends in education, measurement and evaluation, school and pirivena management, and counseling and guidance. The programme also integrates statistical methods and research-oriented components to strengthen analytical and decision-making abilities in educational practice.

By combining theory with practical and managerial aspects, the B.A. in Education prepares graduates for careers in teaching, educational administration, school management, educational research, and policy development.

The programme aims to produce competent, responsible, and socially conscious education professionals who can contribute effectively to national development and lifelong learning.

Course Code Course Semester
First Year
EDSG 11013 Elements of Education Semester I
EDSG 12023 Sociological Bases of Education Semester II
Second Year
EDSC 21013 Philosophical Bases of Education Semester I
EDSC 21023 New Trends in Education Semester I
EDSC 21033 Evolution of Buddhist Educational Tradition in Sri Lanka Semester I
EDSC 21043 Dhamma School Education Semester I
EDSC 22053 Psychological Bases of Education Semester II
EDSC 22063 Comparative Education Semester II
EDSC 22073 Education Methodology of Lord Buddha Semester II
EDSC 22083 Development of Teaching as a Profession Semester II
Third Year
EDSC 31013 School and Pirivena Management Semester I
EDSC 31023 Counselling and Guidance Semester I
EDSC 31033 Curriculum Theory and Practice Semester I
EDSC 31043 Education and Propagation of Dhamma Semester I
EDSC 32053 Educational Statistics, Measurement and Evaluation Semester II
EDSC 32063 Library for Education Semester II
EDSC 32073 Information and Communication Technology Semester II
EDSC 32083 Education and Meditation Semester II
Fourth Year
EDSC 41013 General Teaching Methods Semester I
EDSC 41023 Educational Law Semester I
EDSC 41033 Research Methods and Dissertation Semester I
EDSC 41044 Special Teaching Methods Semester I
EDSC 41042 A Special Teaching Methods of Sinhala Language and Literature Semester II
EDSC 41042 B Special Teaching Methods of Buddhism and Thripitaka Doctrine Semester II
EDSC 41042 C Special Teaching Methods of History Semester II
EDSC 41042 D Special Teaching Methods of Pali and Literature Semester II