Department of Demography

Postgraduate Diploma in Population Studies

The Department of Demography is conducting a one-year Postgraduate Programme in Population Studies leading to a Diploma. Population Studies being an interdisciplinary subject, this programme is primarily directed towards academics, professionals and officers who work in the field of population and related disciplines. The course is geared to provide the students with the theoretical knowledge, methodological applications, as well as practical research experience in Population studies. , This Diploma Programme provides avenue for advanced study in Demography at Master’s level.

The programme comprises of course work and a dissertation. The students will be required to follow a course work programme consisting of eight course units spread over two academic terms offered at four course units per term. Students are assessed based on both the examinations that will be held at the end of the each term and take home assignments and/or a mid-term test. A candidate reaching the pass mark (50 marks) in at least 5 course units shall be allowed to proceed with work on the dissertation and pursue the Diploma Programme.

MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION

The medium of instruction of the programme is English. Candidates are required to submit all assignments and dissertations, and answer all examination papers in English.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

A degree from a recognized University

A good working knowledge in English

A basic knowledge of Mathematics or Statistics will be an added advantage

COURSE CODE	NAME OF THE COURSE UNIT
DMD501	Basic Demographic Techniques
DMD502	Mortality and Morbidity
DMD503	Migration and Urbanization
DMD504	Introductory Statistics
DMD505	Nuptiality, Fertility and Family Planning
DMD506	Population and Development
DMD507	Population Projections and Theoretical Population Models
DMD508	Statistical and Research Methods
Dissertation

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M.A. in Demography

The Department of Demography of the University of Colombo is conducting a two-year M.A. Programme in Demography. This provides an opportunity for further study in the field of population for persons who possess a sound academic background in Population Studies/ Demography and work experience in the field of population or a related discipline. The M.A. Degree Programme is by course work and research combined, which takes two years for completion on a full time basis. The M.A. programme will have components of course work and research. The course work will consist of two lecture course units namely, Advanced Demographic Analysis and Social Research Methods, and a Reading Course on Population Studies. After completing course work, student shall work on the research proposal approved by the Department of Demography for the M.A. Thesis.

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M.Phil in Demography

The Department of Demography of University of Colombo is conducting a two-year M.Phil Programme in Demography. The programme is directed towards students who had demonstrated an outstanding performance in Population Studies at postgraduate level with proven ability in undertaking research. The M.Phil. Degree programme is by research and takes two years for completion on a full-time basis.

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