A Master of Philosophy Degree from a recognized university.
or
A Master's Degree (Research) / Master's Degree (two year) from a recognized university
or
Any other relevant qualification deemed to be acceptable by the Senate of the Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka.
Research Proceeding
The student should make a presentation of 20 minutes before senior academics of the respective faculty within 03 months of the registration for the course.
Within 06 months of the first presentation, the presentation of Review of Literature should be presented.
Word Count of Thesis
The thesis should be not less than 90,000 words.
Submissions
Upon the completion of the thesis in accordance with guidelines and directions of the University, three copies of the thesis should be handed over to the UPEDEC.
Supervisors
The respective supervisors are appointed by the Senate under the recommendation of BOS of UPEDEC
Viva Voice Examination
Upon the receiving of the relevant reports of the thesis, the VIVA VOCE presentation is held. There, a full detailed analysis on the research should be presented within 20 minutes.
Fees
Application Fee 1,000.00
Registration Fee 5,000.00
Course Fee 110,000.00
Supervising Fee 30,000.00
Library Fee 4,000.00
Total 150,000.00
Other fees
Library Fee (Refundable) 5,000.00
Renewal of Registration 5,000.00
Result Sheet 1,000.00
Degree Certificate 1,500.00
Translation of result sheet (including local registration fee) 1,500.00
Translation of result sheet (including overseas registration fees) 2,500.00