Selection criteria for this course of study are very flexible. That is, any student who have satisfied the minimum requirements for university admission [minimum of Simple (S) passes in three subjects and 30% or more for the Common General Paper] in G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination are eligible but one of the three subjects must have a Credit (C) pass in Sinhala, Tamil or English.

However, because the medium of instructions of this course of study is English, to be eligible, the student also must have obtained at least a Credit (C) pass in English at the G.C.E. (Ordinary Level) Examination.

Candidates are required to submit the duly certified copy of the original G.C.E (Ordinary Level) certificate along with the application. Candidates are kindly reminded that failure to submit the above evidence may result in the rejection of the application for the course of study in Communication Studies.