Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Degree in Tourism & Cultural Resource Management

Programme Syllabus

The Department of Archaeology at the University of Kelaniya, a leading centre within the Faculty of Social Sciences, offers a comprehensive Bachelor of Arts (Special) Degree in Tourism and Cultural Resource Management. The programme has been designed to respond to evolving national needs and the growing international demand for professionally trained specialists in tourism, heritage, and cultural resource management. The curriculum aims to develop competent graduates by equipping them with a strong foundation in tourism studies and cultural resource management, together with the theoretical knowledge and practical expertise required for sustainable tourism development, cultural heritage management, interpretation, conservation, and the responsible utilisation of cultural resources. By integrating interdisciplinary academic study with practical field-based training and emphasising ethical, sustainable, and culturally responsible approaches to tourism and heritage management, the programme prepares graduates for professional careers in tourism, cultural resource management, heritage conservation and interpretation, destination management, research, and related fields, both nationally and internationally.