Film & Television Studies in Sri Lanka: Careers, Curriculum & Future Outlook

📘 Overview

Film & Television Studies trains you in both the craft and the theory of moving-image storytelling — from camera and lighting to directing, editing and production. Offered by the University of Kelaniya, which introduced Sri Lanka's very first Film & TV degree, it is intensely practical: students even produce their own university-funded film. It suits visually creative, hands-on students who want to build a career in cinema, television or the booming world of digital video content.

It earns a future-proof score of 6.8 because the explosion of streaming and online content is widening opportunities for skilled storytellers, even though the formal local film and TV industry is competitive and incomes can be uneven.

📚 What You'll Study

The programme balances theory with extensive practical work, including on-the-job training with industry directors and camera experts.

• Film and television theory and history
• Photography and cinematography
• Directing and production
• Editing and post-production
• Screenwriting and storytelling
• Television programming and broadcast production
• Practical projects and a final, university-funded film

⏳ Duration

This is typically a four-year Bachelor of Arts (Special) honours degree, ending with a self-produced film assessed as the final project.

✅ Entry Requirements

This programme is open to applicants from any A/L stream, but talent-based:

• At least Simple (S) passes in any three subjects at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination.
• Pass the Aptitude Test conducted by the University of Kelaniya, assessing specific Film & Television skills — it may include an interview, a practical test and/or a written test.

Because of the aptitude test, applicants genuinely interested in and skilled at Film & Television are encouraged to apply. Final selection also depends on your Z-score, which varies by university and district every year — check your eligibility with the free tool on findmydegree.lk.

🏛️ Where It's Offered

• University of Kelaniya — 60 seats

ℹ️ Entry requirements, seats and universities are sourced from official UGC data (2024/2025 A/L). Career and curriculum details are general guidance — confirm specifics with each university.